Saturday, May 2, 2009

Laughing Out Loud



I've been given an assignment --


to write about laughter.
I've got some great ideas in mind -- but I thought you might like to help me.


First -- what makes you laugh?

Is it listening to a good joke?



Hearing from a special friend?


Being with someone you love?

Watching a sitcom together?

Or seeing your favourite team win?

Do you laugh when someone tickles you?!

I'd really like to hear about what makes YOU laugh!

(or -- maybe you don't laugh very much)

4 comments:

  1. I have to think about this one. It's not as simple as it may seem. I'll get back to you.

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  2. I've been thinking about this one. All kinds of things make me laugh -- and then there are different kinds of laughs -- giggles, chuckles,and of course roaring with laughter. I read somewhere that a true joke, visual or verbal will lead you on to expect a certain conclusion, but then turn the tables and give you a totally unexpected one. The best joke I remember in our family is when Glyn was about five. We were watching a sort of slapstick comedy for children. Suddenly the clown-like lady lost her wig. Glyn was so shocked and surprised that he doubled up laughing. I can still see his face now. So funny!

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  3. They say that laughter is a surprise emotion. That pretty well describes its pattern with me. The trouble is, I can always see the punchline coming. So sometimes something else completely offbeat hits me and then I'm the only one laughing.

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  4. Thanks, ChrisJ, for your comment. It's true that kids do sometimes say the darndest things, and love to make us laugh!

    Thanks Paul; I'm with you -- it takes a lot to make me laugh, and often, when I do, I am the only one laughing.

    Well, apart from you two, it seems I am pretty much on my own for the article! But I am enjoying the research, and you will see by my next blog that there are a couple of things that at least 'tickle my fancy!'

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