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Uploaded on Jun 13, 2011

Join Dr. Robert F. Capalbha, Director of Comedic Studies at Harvard University, for a scholarly look at what makes humans laugh the hardest filtered, as studied through the lens of British comedy -- and the unveiling of the funniest joke ever told in the history of the Universe. Comedy is back on BBC America, and humour is funnier with an extra U! Don't miss the MINISTRY OF LAUGHS, BBC America's new comedy block, hosted by Chris Hardwick of the Nerdist. Starts Sat June 18 at 10/9c. Featuring THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW, THE INBETWEENERS, and COME FLY WITH ME. Visit ‪http://www.bbcamerica.com/ministryofl... for more hilarity



Created by Joe Sabia (http://www.joesabia.co)

Starring Steve Witting

Co-Directed and produced by Josh Ruben (http://joshruben.tumblr.com)

Co-Directed and shot by Vincent Peone (http://vincentpeone.tumblr.com/)

Written by Paul Gulyas (twitter.com/paulgulyas)

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  • ffgtakhfan

    Being British, that was the funist thing I've ever seen.

    Being steriotypically British, the above was obviously sarcasm, as we can't speak in any other way. Ever.

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  • KingMexican21

    Haha so funny I forgot to laugh...

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  • Nitin Malik

    not that funny. Wait i bet this comment is gonna get 1000 dislikes

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  • Bhubblez Hoe

    ur comment was so funny I forgot to laugh

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    in reply to KingMexican21 (Show the comment)
  • え り

    obama is a celebrity. ok, no judging involved...

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  • KingMexican21

    lol

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  • ImPaulineM

    At least you've got 1/12 : Sarcasm

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  • KingMexican21

    @Jason Mcleod Stuff

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  • Jason Mcleod

    what do you do all day man

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  • SaintSamSaber47

    Fucking Boooooooooo!

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  • lashistoriadeb

    what is the difference btw Vulgarity and Insults?

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