Humor can come from unexpected sources. I work in the medical field and while you might not think that would be a hotbed of comedic material, it truly can be. Health care workers and patients alike are surrounded by illness and death and need the natural outlet and stress relief provided by laughter.
Finding jokes and remembering funny sayings are ways that a person can use humor to do a great number of things. While not everyone is able to throw out quick-witted remarks, anyone can remember simple jokes and sayings that can lighten the mood in a situation. Jokes, from one liners to fifteen minute stories, can be used to reach out to a variety of people.
Sometimes a person can feel like they are in the dumps, their chips are down, and nothing will cheer them up. Sometimes all another person needs to do is throw a cheeky joke or comment in their general direction and a small miracle occurs. The person having a horrible day can start to lighten up a bit, and if they are receptive enough, a joke can turn a horrible day into a great day.
"I don't know, that ones pretty heavy, it's going to sag in a few years. Maybe I should go with the lighter model. Not that my husband will agree... he's looking forward to a larger size," with this announcement she laughed and continued juggling. The physician sat nearby waiting for her act to end so he could continue his discussion. It's safe to say that this sort of reaction didn't happen with every patient!
Friends often have similar personality types, so this can go over well. In addition, people can find jokes and funny sayings in books sold online and in bookstores. Joke books are usually full of great and funny jokes, and if a joke had made it to a book, one can be assured it has run its course and has been tested over and over again.
Lastly, the internet is a great resource for finding jokes. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of websites devoted to humor.
Humor should be subtle. Unfortunately, our comedians think they need to be in your face. Bob Hope used to deliver the best jokes because when he finished his punch line, you had to think for a couple of seconds. Take his line about city of Tuskaloosa. Here is what he said---"when my agent first called me to book me there, I said, "that sounds like an elephant with a toothache---are you sure that is a city?"
Finding jokes and remembering funny sayings are ways that a person can use humor to do a great number of things. While not everyone is able to throw out quick-witted remarks, anyone can remember simple jokes and sayings that can lighten the mood in a situation. Jokes, from one liners to fifteen minute stories, can be used to reach out to a variety of people.
Sometimes a person can feel like they are in the dumps, their chips are down, and nothing will cheer them up. Sometimes all another person needs to do is throw a cheeky joke or comment in their general direction and a small miracle occurs. The person having a horrible day can start to lighten up a bit, and if they are receptive enough, a joke can turn a horrible day into a great day.
"I don't know, that ones pretty heavy, it's going to sag in a few years. Maybe I should go with the lighter model. Not that my husband will agree... he's looking forward to a larger size," with this announcement she laughed and continued juggling. The physician sat nearby waiting for her act to end so he could continue his discussion. It's safe to say that this sort of reaction didn't happen with every patient!
Friends often have similar personality types, so this can go over well. In addition, people can find jokes and funny sayings in books sold online and in bookstores. Joke books are usually full of great and funny jokes, and if a joke had made it to a book, one can be assured it has run its course and has been tested over and over again.
Lastly, the internet is a great resource for finding jokes. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of websites devoted to humor.
Humor should be subtle. Unfortunately, our comedians think they need to be in your face. Bob Hope used to deliver the best jokes because when he finished his punch line, you had to think for a couple of seconds. Take his line about city of Tuskaloosa. Here is what he said---"when my agent first called me to book me there, I said, "that sounds like an elephant with a toothache---are you sure that is a city?"
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