Article continues below advertisementThe Oscars have long been known for mixing glamour with a dash of political commentary, and this year's ceremony was no exception. Host Conan O'Brien and presenter Jimmy Kimmel both slipped pointed jokes about President Donald Trump and his orbit into the telecast, moments that quickly spread online and sparked debate about the role of politics in entertainment.But while those lines can dominate social media and headlines, psychologists say the real effect of political humor at events like the Oscars is often misunderstood.