The Ig Nobel prize isn't always intended to target 'invalid' science or otherwise mock the awardees. It's mostly meant to highlight odd or obscure work. The wor

The Ig Nobel prize isn't always intended to target 'invalid' science or otherwise mock the awardees. It's mostly meant to highlight odd or obscure work. The wording they use is scientific work that "makes people laugh and then makes them think". Though it does look like it's more like a mix of both: earlier years especially do have awards that are more satirical in nature.