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Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Aisling Bea review glamourpuss meets accidental mum in a scatty show that revels in immaturity

Aisling Bea's standup show, Older Than Jesus, humorously reflects on her life experiences, including accidental pregnancy and motherhood, with self-deprecating wit.
Psychology
fromMail Online
2 days ago

You really SHOULD laugh at your mistakes, study reveals embarrassed

Laughing at minor mistakes makes individuals appear more likeable and socially confident, while excessive embarrassment can be viewed negatively.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychologists explain that the urge to downplay your own accomplishments immediately after stating them is almost never humility. It's a learned safety behavior from environments where visibility invited either correction or competition. - Silicon Canals

Self-deprecation following accomplishments stems from fear-based psychological defense mechanisms rather than genuine humility, learned through childhood experiences that punished visible success.
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'Jilly Cooper's manners were impeccable. Every time I wrote anything about her over the years, a handwritten card arrived days later, thanking me warmly'

The 'bonkbuster' queen Jilly Cooper was a cultured author whose modesty and humour lit up her novels
Books
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

Adam Friedland Is America's Most Reluctant Star Interviewer

Adam Friedland has built a viral interview program by combining stand-up instincts with a self-deprecating approach, often coaxing genuine responses from big-name guests.
Podcast
Podcast
fromConsequence
11 months ago

Kiki Andersen and Noah Copfer Share Unbelievable Talents, Debate String Cheese, and More: Podcast

Comedians Kiki Andersen and Noah Copfer engage in humorous discussions about stand-up, dating, and self-awareness.
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