The Art and Humor of Mad Magazine," at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass. CBS News Mad began in 1952 as a comic book that made fun of other comic books.

Humor Humor as an Instrument of Social Criticism and Renewal Interview with Jennalee Donian of Nelson Mandela University on humor's role in cultural change.

Both agree there is something special about Maine humor. “And I think most of Maine humor is not angry, it's friendly and it's kind,” Gary explained. “I agree completely,” Tim responded.

People with dark humor and other personality traits are more likely to engage in online trolling, according to a new study — yet they don't appreciate their antagonism turned back on them.

Humor in adland has its place—and that place has the potential to be big—really big. It can stretch from fast food to deodorant, insurance to mayonnaise.