Laughter.
Laughter is not just an enjoyment but for many years has been a positive tonic for well-being. This fact was realised a long time ago. It was common practice to employ a professional character for just that purpose. When thinking of a jester, a stereotype of a brightly dressed clown with a tricolour hat complete with bells may come to mind, it could be that one imagines a typical fool. However make no mistake, laughter is a serious well-rewarded occupation although at times it can be touched with danger. Failing to raise a laugh when necessary, especially in the presence of a king and court would not have historically been a comfortable experience.
The benefit of laughter has been known stretching far back in history. A particular use of appearing the butt of a group’s regal humour was well exploited by a potential Roman emperor who donned the cloak of a mumbling fool for protection from a reigning unpredictable moody emperor. The apparent fool subsequently on the demise of the emperor then displayed outstanding wisdom in the new role as an emperor himself.
In the support of laughter often the subject is raised of how many muscles it needs to smile as opposed to frown? There is no clear definitive answer but the majority opinion appears that significantly more muscles are needed to frown but there is no doubt the mental and physical feelings associated with smiling are substantially beneficial.
Although it sounds corny a laugh a day if not more keeps the doctor away is a positive action of getting through the day.
Laughter can be infectious as many comedians can with hardly a word spoken simply by laughing themselves engage many of the audience in smiles. Then it only needs a few short one line gags to cause continuous uproar.
Is laughter purely a human trait? In my opinion no, as never be taken in by a crocodile’s grin, he is only thinking how nice and tight, you would fit into his skin.
Because most animals may not have the physical ability to smile I have no doubt they really do posses a sense of humour. Many pet owners will confirm experiences of different times when their pet has demonstrated their particular senses of humour.
The range of humour although great must be controlled as other people may not share the joke in the way it was intended. The most interesting example of this is the marked national and regional differences that can trip up the prankster with unfortunate results.
The double meaning of words would lose it’s impact if not locally understood by the audience.
An unfortunate incident occurred to a person who had been laying on the ground writhing in agony after suffering an injury to their foot. A passer-by inquired if he was in pain. A sarcastic reply of no was misunderstood and the passer-by continued on their way. Of course he was in pain but help from that quarter had been lost through inappropriate timing of humour.
The correct timing of humour can lift spirits, it can completely transform a situation and give a bit of much-needed lightheartedness. Do not underestimate the power of a simple smile because a lot can be learnt from the humble ability to laugh at oneself and appreciate the benefit of one of life’s greatest pleasures.
The benefit of laughter has been known stretching far back in history. A particular use of appearing the butt of a group’s regal humour was well exploited by a potential Roman emperor who donned the cloak of a mumbling fool for protection from a reigning unpredictable moody emperor. The apparent fool subsequently on the demise of the emperor then displayed outstanding wisdom in the new role as an emperor himself.
In the support of laughter often the subject is raised of how many muscles it needs to smile as opposed to frown? There is no clear definitive answer but the majority opinion appears that significantly more muscles are needed to frown but there is no doubt the mental and physical feelings associated with smiling are substantially beneficial.
Although it sounds corny a laugh a day if not more keeps the doctor away is a positive action of getting through the day.
Laughter can be infectious as many comedians can with hardly a word spoken simply by laughing themselves engage many of the audience in smiles. Then it only needs a few short one line gags to cause continuous uproar.
Is laughter purely a human trait? In my opinion no, as never be taken in by a crocodile’s grin, he is only thinking how nice and tight, you would fit into his skin.
Because most animals may not have the physical ability to smile I have no doubt they really do posses a sense of humour. Many pet owners will confirm experiences of different times when their pet has demonstrated their particular senses of humour.
The range of humour although great must be controlled as other people may not share the joke in the way it was intended. The most interesting example of this is the marked national and regional differences that can trip up the prankster with unfortunate results.
The double meaning of words would lose it’s impact if not locally understood by the audience.
An unfortunate incident occurred to a person who had been laying on the ground writhing in agony after suffering an injury to their foot. A passer-by inquired if he was in pain. A sarcastic reply of no was misunderstood and the passer-by continued on their way. Of course he was in pain but help from that quarter had been lost through inappropriate timing of humour.
The correct timing of humour can lift spirits, it can completely transform a situation and give a bit of much-needed lightheartedness. Do not underestimate the power of a simple smile because a lot can be learnt from the humble ability to laugh at oneself and appreciate the benefit of one of life’s greatest pleasures.
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