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The brain works differently in readying to solve a puzzle, and then solving it. This article describes how neuroscientists are mapping the brain to look at the entire process of solving puzzles, not just the solution part. And, humor and a pleasant experience prior to solving puzzles enhances the process!

By Benedict Carey in the Science section, NewYorkTimes.com, December 6th 2010. Studies have been underway to detect what sparks the creative insight needed to solve puzzles. Humor is one characteristic that research suggests.

Lisa noted this article in December coffeeklatch. She says "Try the test in the interactive box on the left. Interesting!"

Excerpted from Saturday Night Live and posted on Hulu.com, skit runs 5:39, n.d.

R.O. used this humorous Debbie Downer skit as an example of a victim for her students victim/creator lesson, week 4, semester 4.

Performed by Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, posted to youtube.com, performed March 1999, posted March 2012.

SF mentions this song as another example of how it is acceptable and okay to be unable to do math -- and how she would like to change that attitude.

On YouTube. Animated video about an uninterested student talking to teacher.

Shared by K.S. in December coffeeklatch, "a little end of semester humor"