Laughter is a universal language, one that I hold near and dear. As we breeze through 2024—a year brimming with its own set of quirks and peculiarities—I've noticed that the world, even in its most serious moments, has a knack for delivering bouts of joy. Whether it's through spontaneous moments, a well-timed joke, or even the sheer absurdity of life itself, humor refuses to be drowned out. In compiling this list, I dove deep not only into my own experiences but also into what makes the everyday moments hilariously unforgettable.
Growing up, I was always the one finding the lighter side of things. Whether it was a friend's priceless reaction to a surprise or the ongoing wit battles amongst family members during the holidays, there’s always a laugh lurking somewhere. One of the primary reasons I find laughter so fascinating is its ability to bridge the gap between people, transcending all sorts of differences and connecting us through a shared moment of hilarity.
The first item on my list? My dog's antics! Oh, where to begin? Picture this: a golden retriever with the sneakiest smile, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce on a sock—only to parade it around the house like a cherished trophy. His exaggerated expressions and the endless, goofy situations he gets into are nothing short of a comedy goldmine. "Caught in the Act: Pets and Their Hilarious Habits" will give you a deeper dive into just how entertaining our furry friends can be.
Next, we move onto the good old classic movies. I remember, during one university summer break, my friends and I decided to binge-watch all the comedy classics. Let me tell you, nothing bonds you faster than quoting the most legendary lines while laughing so hard your stomach cramps. For those of you looking to revisit these gems, "Classic Comedies: Re-Watching the Best" is the subtitle to explore.
And speaking of classics, ever tried telling a dad joke in a room full of serious faces? The groans are always followed by reluctant smiles, which, trust me, are worth every exaggerated eye roll. My dad's collection of these puns could fill a library, and each time he begins with "Did you hear about the...", we know we’re in for a delightfully dreadful punchline. For more on this treasure trove of humor, don't miss "Dad Jokes: The Art of the Groan."
Finally, nothing beats the unexpected hilarity found in everyday life. I encountered a mishap while attempting to make sourdough bread during the pandemic, leading to a kitchen disaster fit for a sitcom—a tale I recount in "Cooking Calamities: Finding Laughter in Kitchen Fails."
So if you’re in need of a laugh or just curious about what tickles my funny bone, buckle up and get ready to explore these amusing, everyday happenings that have brought so much joy into my life.
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7. The Way My Rabbits Chase Each Other around the Pen
I have three rabbits that live in a giant outdoor pen. There is an 8 foot fence surrounding the pen and large flat rocks of assorted sizes inside. Dirt, straw, and the occasional branch for the rabbits to gnaw on are the main components of this large rabbit pen. On cool days and early in the evening, the rabbits can be seen chasing one another around the pen at full-speed. They leap into the air off of rocks and land next to one another. It’s amazing at how high they can jump when startled as well!
6. Humorous Bumper Stickers
There truly are some ingenious ones out there. I love seeing funny ones while I’m waiting for the stop light to turn green. One of my favorites is: ‘An Apple a day keeps Windows away’. I get a kick out of bumper stickers that use play on words to create a humorous saying. One that my neighbor has on her car says, ‘Wrinkled was not one of the things I wanted to be when I grew up!’. This one always makes me giggle when I see it.
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5. Pictures of Animals in Silly Poses
A few different websites have cats, dogs, and other animals doing their normal animal things, but sometimes the camera catches them in the perfect position to make the picture even more interesting. Some examples of what I’m referring to can be found on Lolcats on the icanhascheezburger website. These are always able to make me smile and sometimes they are funny enough that I send them in an email to family and friends!
4. Typos on Signs
I get a kick out of looking at typos found around the world on various signs. There are plenty of online collections made by people who have taken pictures of signs that have misspellings or ones that lose something in the translation and seem hilarious in another language. All you have to do is search for ‘misspelled signs’ in any search engine and you will find plenty to keep you laughing for quite some time.
3. Things Little Kids Say
I can recall being entertained by many things heard coming from the mouths of little kids. They say some of the funniest things. Sometimes they misunderstand something that is said. This can be noticed when very small children are just learning the words to a new song. I’ve heard many renditions of songs sung by little kids that are absolutely hilarious!
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2. Witty Comebacks
You can call these one-liners if you like, but whatever they are called, I like them! Occasionally I can come up with some good ones when joking around with my sisters. It’s so hard to remember all the ones I hear. The most recent one that I’ve heard was said to someone who was being rather annoying. The person being annoyed said, ‘I’d love to help you out. Which way did you come in?’. It’s best when the timing for these comebacks is perfect, it seems to make them even funnier!
1. Jokes That Aren’t Cheesy
I like a good joke that actually makes me laugh and not just roll my eyes at the punch line. Living with teenage boys means there are plenty of jokes being told. Some of them are really good, but most are teenage boy humor and they usually get a groan or an eye-roll to accompany the groan.
I’m sure some of these 7 things that make me laugh are also ones that many other people find humorous. I think it’s necessary to laugh as much as possible. Actually, there have been studies done on laughter and the results show that laughing is very good for you! What are some things that make you laugh without fail?
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