Do you think it’s funny?
We all enjoy a good laugh at times and, in fact, humor can be a very effective way to ease areas of tension or break the ice in a new relationship. But one thing to remember when using humor is that each of us has our own distinctive preferences for things that seem fun to us and different tastes regarding what we enjoy. Some may like antics, sketches, jokes, others may prefer a more subtle style of observation.
Laughter has been found to improve our overall health, boost our immune system, and lower both our stress levels and blood pressure. It releases endorphins, the feel-good and happy chemicals in the brain that are released every time we exercise, laugh, and feel optimistic. Laughing for 10-15 minutes has even been found to burn up to 40 calories! So, if you are struggling to find something to laugh about, you may be looking for opportunities like Laughter Yoga classes, where they teach you to laugh and ‘trick’ your brain into feeling good.
However, not all laughs are good, and sometimes we may wonder, “Do you think this is funny?”
– Jokes and pranks they often require someone to be the butt of jokes, which can be funny if they find it funny too. But laughing at someone else’s situation or misfortune can sometimes be quite insensitive, embarrassing, and intimidating, making many of us uncomfortable.
– What about those moments when you gasped in horror? How does a comedian tell a story or make a joke about something that feels very personal and uncomfortable, maybe even embarrassing to you? Embarrassing body functions, mistakes you’ve made, personal problems all seem to be regular subjects for observation humor, the more outrageous the better!
– Are you surprised when you hear others laugh at such embarrassing stories? But once the laughter has died down, it can be quite comforting to know that you are not alone, that others have had similar experiences, that the same horror stories, fears and worries have also happened to them. How liberating it is to know that they are prepared to share the stories in public and laugh, which might make you feel better about it, too.
– See a comedian Causing fun by sharing details of an unfortunate event can help remove the emotional stress, apprehension, or stigma that surrounds you. It helps normalize things that we may not have appreciated that affect most of us at different times in life. It can help a terrible experience if you realize that ‘it’s not just me’, it has happened to other people too.
– Sometimes, however, we lose our sense of humor it can be an indicator that we are stressed and tired. We ask ourselves, ‘Do you think this is funny?’ it could reveal more about us than they do. If you start to notice that you are not amused by the things that you would normally laugh at, it could mean that it is time to ask yourself if you are going through a difficult or trying time. Losing your sense of humor could be a valuable indicator that you need to take a break and start treating yourself better.
Humor is powerful in other areas as well.
– It can help prick someone’s pomposity. If someone is in bragging mode, bragging and making excessive claims, a timely look, a raised eyebrow, sotto voce to the side can cause other people in the vicinity to laugh, snort, or even suppress a fit of laughter. These responses are likely to deflate someone’s exaggerated ego.
– When a point needs to be made quicklyWithout too much fanfare, humor can come to the fore and be the perfect vehicle to use. A concise answer or a sharp observation can quickly introduce a different but relevant observation into the mix, causing everyone to stop, think differently, and consider other points and options.
– When relationships are struggling With underlying tension and bad feelings, the sensible use of humor can help alleviate a brittle and stressful atmosphere. In these situations, a well-observed comment can stop the bad mood and defuse the negativity. A remarkable ‘look at us’ self-reflection can make everyone laugh at themselves and their behavior.
– Sometimes, if we seek to avoid a topic and you don’t want to get caught up in a conversation, humor can be a valuable technical diversion, allowing you to change the subject in a barely perceptible way. Distracting and deviating can efficiently change the course of a conversation and help us avoid areas of discomfort.
And while it may be fun for us to enjoy bonding with jokes, comments, and jokes made at someone else’s expense, the question also arises: what are they saying about me when I’m not around? Are they joking about me behind my back? You could just shrug your shoulders and say to yourself, ‘well, if they’re laughing at me, they’re giving another poor soul a break!’ Enjoy the joke, it might be funny and it’s good to laugh!