Drew Gorenz
@drew-gorenz.bsky.social
Doctoral Candidate researching the psychology of humor at the University of Southern California
In a new paper with @nschwarz.bsky.social , we show that **where** people hear jokes can matter just as much as *who* tells them. Poor acoustics, competing sound, and audio quality can impact funniness through reduced fluency (paper link -> bit.ly/4niRjiV)
Can a noisy venue be bad for comedy?
People hear jokes live and pre-recorded in a variety of settings, from comedy clubs, bars, outdoor venues, cafes, to their own home or car. While a lot of research has analyzed the significance of the...
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September 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In a new paper with @nschwarz.bsky.social , we show that **where** people hear jokes can matter just as much as *who* tells them. Poor acoustics, competing sound, and audio quality can impact funniness through reduced fluency (paper link -> bit.ly/4niRjiV)