Now here’s a funny thing... leading comedians are twice as likely to come from the North than anywhere else in the country. And if they’re taller than average, a Gemini, the youngest in the family, and city-born, there’s more chance that they’ll be naturally funny.
An analysis of 50 of Britain’s top comedians looked at shared characteristics and traits. Northerners who made the list included Sir Ken Dodd, Caroline Aherne, Peter Kay and Ross Noble.
Sarah Millican, Richard Ayoade and Noel Fielding are Geminis, said to be naturally funny. Those born under Fire signs – Aries, Leo and Sagittarius – are the least likely to make us chuckle.