When it comes to cartoons, you’ve got to check your sense of reality at the door. Part of the fun is embracing the wild, ...

After 20 years as the magazine's cartoon gatekeeper, Bob Mankoff is stepping down. He says humor helps us cope with hardship, get along with one another — and, in general, makes life more enjoyable.

A caption-less cartoon by one of the authors of “Funny Stuff,” Phil Witte. – Courtesy Image. While their book does discuss captions, types of humor, idea generation, and — watch out!