Making People Laugh Developing Great Intelligent Humor
Subhashis Banerji
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Having a good sense of humor makes you more enjoyable to be around.
This article is about - Why laughter could be cure for many of our ailments and how can we strengthen the funny bone within us to create a very practical habit, nature and temperament.
All of us have met people, who have an uncanny way of turning anything into a very witty remark which makes people laugh. How do they do it.
Are these people very happy and content – not necessarily – many of them had tragedies.
Funny people are those who have learned to see the world from different perspectives.
Even if you are not witty - you can develop wit. George Bernard Shaw was originally a terrible speaker yet over time he worked on it and developed himself into one of the greatest wits the world has ever known.
Our most laughter come from spending time with friends and family and being in company of those who promotes us and makes us feel and good about ourselves – rather than hearing jokes.
Humor and playful communication strengthen our relationships by triggering positive feelings and fostering emotional connection.
When we laugh with one another, a positive bond is created. This bond acts as a strong buffer against stress, disagreements, and disappointment.
What if you really cannot find anything funny – it is possible to laugh without experiencing a funny event.
The ability to laugh, play, and have fun not only makes life more enjoyable but also helps you solve problems, connect with others, and think more creatively.
Playing with problems seems to come naturally to children. When they are confused or afraid, they make their problems into a game, giving them a sense of control and an opportunity to experiment with new solutions.
In addition to this article ALSO READ my blog – ways to enhance sense of humor.
Most of us are sub-consciously aware about the permanence of law of impermanence/change in life – yet, still we expect OUR life to be perfect/permanent/ever-after/well-settled.
This mindset is the singularly biggest reason of our unhappiness's and stress and our jealousies and envies and our angers and our feeling cheated by our luck.
We need to recognize that The imperfection is the rule [and is the only perfection that we need to accept].
There is a saying - If you cannot find the brighter side of life then polish the darker side – so that itself becomes sparkling so much so that you turn it into an advantage.
Most of us have un-sharable secrets, An irreversible regret, An un-kept promise, An irreplaceable loss, An unreachable dream, An unforgettable person we love.
If you can make people smile even if when they are not in a good mood - it will make them feel better - The same goes for laughter.
Life will go on; the real secret of life is being happy - despite these down turns of life.
Laughter and Humor Reduces our Stresses And Anxieties – through distracting, reframing, healing, relaxing and through releasing powerful chemicals those are natural feel-gooder and mood enhancers.
If you have trained your mind with enough practice – you would be able to see simultaneously - the parallelly different and funny, naughty, double-meaning and mind-boggling interpretations - even to the most innocent of statements, questions and situations.
The opposite is also true, that is, if we attach negative connotation to any situation, action and words of other peoples – we are going to be very-very stressed, jealous, envious, angry, feel let-down and so on.
Many of our stresses are not due to the situations, events and circumstances themselves – but due to the negative meanings that we have trained our mind to see.
The anatomy of humor or joke. First there is the set-up -which is an introduction designed to leads the audience to think in one direction. Then the punchline, which shows an TOTALLY UNEXPECTED form of a seemingly INNOCENT statement or event.
Elements of humor
1. First Curiosity then Surprise - you lead the audience to assume one thing and then suddenly hit them with something totally different
2. Shock at the such simple YET funny side
3. An interpretation that could not have been imagined by the audience
4. Double meaning
5. Naughty meaning
6. Dirty meaning
Example
1. My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met
2. OR a similar one – I never knew what real happiness is, till I got married, BUT by then it was too late.
I have put below, few Naughty Riddles taken from the internet – the answers are at the end of this article.
But please don't look, till you have identified the very-first response your mind gave to all of them.
1. What is in a men's pocket you normally won't find in women's pant
2. What is the four-letter word – that ends in K and has the same meaning like intercourse
3. What is hairy out-side and soft and wet inside and this word starts with C and ends with T
4. Arnold Schwarzenegger's is Big George Bush's is small and Madonna doesn't have it
5. I go in hard and come out soft and like when you blow me out
6. What is at least 6 inches long, goes in your mouth and is fun if it vibrates
7. When pressed what goes up, releases its load and comes down
8. When I insert something I may cause some pain, I also fill your holes and I ask you to spit and not swallow
9. What is long and hard and has cum in it
10. What a woman can use to get what she wants which begins with V
11. What does a cow has four and a woman has only two
12. What is in front of Woman and at the back of cow
13. What every man has, some are big and some are small. It feels great when blown. But the man is not careful it drips
14. What is most rewarding when long and hard
15. Some people prefer being in top and some in the bottom and it involves a bed always
16. In Which Situation, Do Men Start Sweating In 10 Mins & Women Want To Go ON & ON & ON?
DOUBLE MEANING - FILL IN THE BLANKS – please fill as per the very first word that comes to your mind
1. BOO_S
2. _ _NDOM
3. F_ _ K
4. P_ N_S
5. PU_S_
One Innocent Yet Double Meaning Interaction
Student – Mam Diagram in book is not clear. Teacher draws diagram on blackboard and says - Don‘t look at the figure in the book - Look at my Figure
A Simple Logic
Human= Eat+ Work+ Sleep+ Enjoy
Donkey= Eat+ Work+ Sleep
Therefore Human= Donkey+ Enjoy Or Human-Enjoy=Donkey => i.e., Human who doesn't enjoy is a donkey
25 reasons Why Laughter is good for your mind, body, soul and relationships
1. Laughter relaxes the whole body
2. Laughter boosts the immune system
3. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins - the natural feel-good chemicals
4. Laughter lightens anger’s heavy load. Nothing diffuses anger and conflict faster than a shared laugh. Enable you to move on from confrontations without holding onto bitterness or resentment.
5. Laughter may even help you to live longer
6. Lowers stress hormones
7. Decreases pain
8. Relaxes your muscles
9. Prevents heart disease
10. Mental health benefits of laughter:
11. Adds joy and zest to life
12. Eases anxiety and tension
13. Improves mood
14. Strengthens resilience
15. Strengthens relationships
16. Attracts others to us
17. Enhances teamwork
18. Helps defuse conflict
19. Promotes group bonding
20. Laughter helps you stay mentally healthy
21. Laughter stops distressing emotions
22. Laughter helps you relax and recharge
23. Laughter shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations in a more realistic, less threatening light
24. Laughter draws you closer to others, which can have a profound effect on all aspects of your mental and emotional health.
25. Release inhibitions - Your fear of holding back is pushed aside.
54 ways to be funny and make yourself a pleasure to be around
1. Start seeing the absurdities of the world
2. The ability to tell funny stories has long been regarded as a unique gift possessed by a very special few. Read my blog presentation* by storytelling
3. Watch the classics of Fun like – I love Lucy, Yes Minster, Yes Prime Minister, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Seinfeld, Laurel and Hardy – observe note down what makes you laugh[the tone, the sharp intelligence, the ability to make simple sounding awful or what]
4. Learn to be a great observer* read my blog on this
5. Master Pillow talk* read my blog on this
6. Ways to enhance your humor* read my blog on this
7. Combine spontaneous creativity with ideas that delight
8. Try your hand at wit in the parties you attend, social functions, the coffee shop etc etc.
9. Develop thick skin for people who make fun of you or try to kill your punchline
10. Accept that, it would take lots of efforts on your part to Master the Art of Humor - for full content read How to Make People Laugh in success unlimited mantra