Humor And Its Effect On My Life

Humor most definitely is an instinct that evolved to serve some purpose in everyone’s lives. There is a meaning The story, What Makes Us Laugh by Leon Rappoport thoroughly analyzes the different theories in people’s reactions of humor. Rappoport discusses how certain jokes succeed and fail, why we laugh when we don’t think we should, and why sometimes we might not react to humor. I found this part quite interesting when he was saying certain people react with either boredom or fascination, with boredom being more prevalent. Personally, I would be captivated in this analysis of theories because not only is it interesting, but it also teaches one further about humor than one would not expect, especially the theory of superiority.

1-Aside from improving our moods, laughter can reduce stress, help fight infection, and reduce pain.

Norman Cousins said, “Laughter is a powerful way to tap positive emotions" (Moss 1). Humor is studied by many researchers in sociology, psychology, art, literature, and medicine. When people wonder whether humor aids in areas other than health, a treasure trove of possible benefits to the learning or educational community is opened up. Humor can be used as a tool to promote learning.Research speaks to the many benefits of humor in healing, to its benefits in the classroom or boardroom, from reducing stress of students or employees, to boosting self-esteem and feelings of camaraderie. Additionally, studies show that those who use humor to convey a message are often more favorably perceived. Humor helps deliver the presenter's message to

Comedy is the most significant form of humorous expression. It is a type of communication used to talk about the social and cultural problems in society. They talk about subjects that would make society defensive but do it in a way that lightens a serious subject.Many people see comedy as humorous but there’s more to it then just laughs in America it talks about a lot of problems in society such as politics and racial profiling. Although comedians try to make jokes and entertain the audience, they make you notice the reality of today’s society and problems. Comedy is offensive and known for talking about stereotypes but put into funny stories therefore making the audience laugh and feeling comfortable. Comedy also has a way of discussing

Laughter relates to positive thinking. The positive thinking helps us to improve our immune system and become healthier. It helps in removing the negative thoughts from our mind and not letting our immune system become worse further.

Laughing in itself is therapeutic. People laugh for many different reasons. Some people even laugh when something horrible occurs, it is a method of escape from what horrors or mishaps are going on around you. "Many psychotherapists find humor a valuable tool in helping their patients to solve their social and emotional problems." (G. Samuel) Chief bromden was

Maintaining a sense of humour – the job that we do within school is obviously very important, however sometimes it helps to see the funny side of some situations as laughter can be a good way to break the ice and is also a great way of relaxing and relieving stress.

When I first think about why I have a passion for comedy, I think of it as being powerful and special. It is one of those things that can unite people. Laughter doesn’t discriminate, it doesn’t matter your ethnicity, religion, political opinion, etc., this is what I believe makes it so captivating. With humor you can as least for a little while forget about everything going on around you, regardless of the simplicity or complexity of the situation. It is a way for us to keep our sanity and gives us the opportunity to come together and put serious issues aside or be able to look at those issues in a less hostile manner. Laughter is one of those things everyone can appreciate, and should have a healthy amount of

Humor is viewed by some people as an important part of life. Most people enjoy amusement, and some turn to humorists as a source for that amusement. Some further view humorists as holding an important position in society because society allows humorists to say things that others can and will not say. Due to their unique position in society, humorists serve a role that is certainly unique and can be important, but not vital. Furthermore, humor can very well have a dangerous side, whether intentional or unintentional, so humorists should try to be careful with their powerful position.

Humor, for many, is a cheap laugh and a way to brighten someone's day. But for others, humor goes beyond that. Often times in today's world, humor is used to convey messages about dangerous or impossible to state topics. Society allows humorists to speak about unpalatable topics since the delivery of the message is masked. Humorists take difficult messages and use creative humor to make them more accepted into society.

Sarcasm is when someone speaks bitterly or mean, to mock with purpose. One of the main examples of sarcasm that Hamlet uses is when he says, “Thrift, thrift, Horatio! The funeral bak’d meats did coldly furnish forth the marriage tables.” (I. ii. 30) In the play, Hamlet is disturbed by his mother marrying his uncle. Hamlet uses sarcasm while talking to Horatio about the disturbing affairs. He is acting happy, but really he disapproves of it. He tries to get over the situation but how could you after something so devastating happened. Do you think that his mother had a right to remarry so quickly, especially the man that killed his father? Another great example of sarcasm is when Hamlet says, “A little move then Kin and less than kind.” (I.ii,22) Shakespeare uses self-deprecating sarcasm. Gertrud is trying to tell Hamlet to not be rude to the King anymore. Hamlet keeps mourning over the death. Shakespeare uses sarcasm to draw the readers in to the play whether it is funny or serious. He uses examples that all of us can relate to. Hamlet says “I’ll make a ghost of him that lets me!” (I.iiii.85) When his friends, Horatio and Marcellus are trying to keep him from following the ghost. What he’s saying is that he will make anyone a ghost who keeps him from the ghost. Why is this sarcasm? Hamlets friends are trying to keep him safe and are wanting him to make the right decisions to help himself out. This leads us into

Picture being in a movie theater. The room is dark and elbow to elbow with moviegoers lounging in plush seats. It is chilly, and the air is filled with the delightful aroma of buttery popcorn. All at once the lights turn dim and the previews for upcoming films begin to play on the screen. The first teaser is so funny the entire theater simultaneously erupts into volcanic laughter! What an amazing feeling. I love a good laugh; therefore, I am a huge fan of all types of comedies. It is a must that I watch the newest release! I laugh at each comedy movie for a variety of reasons. The actors may be funny, or it may be the subject matter that I find amusing. I can find the hilarity in any situation. The funniest movies include various kinds of comedy to attract a diverse audience. Comedic categories are all funny but use different tactics to provoke laughter. My all-time favorite movie is a comedy called Harlem Nights. Harlem Nights is my favorite comedy because it includes satire, standup, and slapstick comedy.

Sarcasm is a verbal remark frequently used for satirical purposes but simultaneously can be hurtful to some individuals who are on the receiving end. While it can be convenient for comical or hurtful reasons, research has shown it can also make a person more creative. This creativity sharpens the mind and can make you ‘smarter.’

According to the Oxford dictionary “Humor,” is defined as: The quality of being amustic or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech, but what truly makes something funny? Comedy has been around for hundreds of years; as it is being examined four concrete theories have been developed to understand the idea of comedy: Superiority, Relief, incongruity, and Benign Violation theory.

As humans, laughing and joking is something that comes natural. This is something that we have been doing even before we knew how to walk or talk. As we start to grow up, we all develop personality traits and our humor styles follow. Before taking this course, I have never consider identifying what my humor styles are until now. I took the Humor Style Questionnaire (Martin et al. 2003) and calculated that my top humor style is self-enhancing and closely following is affiliative. Throughout this paper I am going to reflect on my top humor styles with personal examples, and how it relates to my mental health, with several methods I can use to make myself healthier and happier. I will also be considering the other two styles and how then do not relate to my humor style and mental health.