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Only Canadians Will Get This? Reacting to Turning Red’s Local Humor

Turning Red is full of uniquely Canadian humor—from grade school snacks to mom moments and Toronto slang. As a Canadian, I’m breaking down the inside jokes, references, and “only-in-Canada” moments ...
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Canadian humour: Self-deprecating, dark, and still not understood abroad

Canadians are known around the world for being polite, friendly, and quick to apologize. But underneath that, we have a sharp, self-mocking sense of humour that often surprises outsiders. Our comedy ...
The Conversation

Why have so few women won the Leacock prize for comedy?

After winning the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour in 1996 for Letters from the Country, journalist and humourist Marsha Boulton proudly declared in an interview with the Vancouver Sun: “This means I ...
The Conversation

Online dating: Humour matters more than ‘good looks’ but immigrants struggle with local jokes

Online dating platforms have witnessed a surge of users and activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown restrictions and physical distancing protocols have changed the way people work and ...
Star Tribune

Canadian humor at its finest

TORONTO - Before every public screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, a public service announcement warning against film piracy appears onscreen. And every single time it does, the ...