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Why is this Kat laughing (hint: it's all about his blue shirt)?

This Kat is usually the reticent type, especially when a camera is pointed in his direction. But this post is the rare exception. To the right, Kat readers will find his picture, proudly wearing his favorite blue shirt. What is … Continue reading

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It’s no laughing matter – the case for regulating humour

The fallout from the Count Dankula ‘Nazi pug’ video prosecution shows no sign of abating.  While many have condemned the conviction as an assault on freedom of speech, others are saying that the law does not go far enough.  They … Continue reading

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"Supreme Court justices are not laughing at you. They're laughing with you."

Staff writer Robert Barnes has this piece in The Washington Post, discussing a recent study on laughter in the U.S. Supreme Court. Building on a previous study, Texas litigation consultant Ryan Malphurs analyzed the "laughters" during oral argument in the … Continue reading

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