Laughology
Thursday, February 25 2010
by Janet Babin and Lindsay Thomas
http://laughology.info
Few things feel as refreshing as a good laugh. But, filmmaker Albert Nerenberg wanted more than a good feeling. He wanted to know why we giggle, chortle, guffaw and crack up -- especially when someone else is laughing. So, Nerenberg traveled to places including Mumbai, London, Tanzania and Tennessee to talk to some of the world's leading experts on laughter, its origins and the science behind it. He discovered that laughter can be a cultural experience, a medical remedy and even good exercise. Nerenberg joins guest host Janet Babin to have a chuckle and discuss his film, "Laughology," which will screen at this weekend's North Carolina Comedy Festival.
