Call for Papers: Laughter and Journalism

This call for papers invites submissions that examine laughter through, thanks to, or in spite of journalism.  Drawing inspiration from recent research on laughter, it aims to explore various expressions of laughter and humour in journalism across its many forms (irony, sarcasm, derision, caustic, satirical or devastating laughter, pleasant emotion): in short, how journalism attempts to make people laugh, but also what laughter does to journalism. 

The deadline for submitting complete manuscripts (between 30,000 and 50,000 characters, including footnotes and bibliographical references) is June, 30 2026 via slj@ulb.be or directly on the website. Please indicate the title of the issue in question (Laughter and Journalism) in the subject line of your message.  Manuscripts may be written in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish.  Articles are evaluated using a double-blind review process.

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