humor
Comedy and humor in the health and wellness space.
Yes, You Are Allowed to Laugh at COVID-19
I know not everyone agrees, but I happen to think that anything can be made fun of. There is no topic or subject for which humor is totally off limits. Of course there is a time and a place, and a right way and a wrong way, but there is always a time, and there is always a way. When parody and satire are deployed during the midst of a tragedy, determining that time and figuring out that right way is one of the humorists' most difficult tasks. And it is a very important task. Humor is perhaps the most underrated and underutilized mechanisms we have as humans for coping with loss and remaining calm when fear threatens to overwhelm us. It does this in many ways, but I think mostly it is because it allows us to put things in their proper perspective and "take a step back." It illuminates tragedy in a way that causes us to think about it in a different way, a better way. Instead of sadness and fear, we smile and laugh, and we think maybe everything is not as bad as it seems, or even if it is, that it's not the end of the world. Yes, the pandemic is terrible, and it is tragic, but it will not result in the end of the world, and not even the most skeptical and worried of experts (I count myself among that group) are suggesting that outcome as possible even in the worst case scenarios. With all that serious stuff out of the way read on for my very few attempts (3 total) at COVID humor. Probably not my best efforts but cut me some slack, difficult topic. Gheesh. LOL!
By Everyday Junglist5 years ago in Longevity
Nobody giggles the very same way constantly. Here's the reason
There's a video called "The Corporate Laugh" by entertainer Raven Jenai that turned into a web sensation before the end of last year. It's demonstrated to be well known on purpose. In the 37-second clasp, which has gathered more than 97,000 retweets and 212,000 preferences on Twitter, Raven plays two normal looking associates, Bill and Jack. Jack sends Bill an email. Jack energetically trusts that Bill will open it. Then, at that point, Bill peruses the entertaining email and laughs discreetly, and Jack giggles, as well. Toward the end, Bill tells Jack "you are a hoot, that is rich."
By Mashud M Alfoyez 5 years ago in Longevity
I couldn't be a primary school nurse
The other week I had First Aid Training. It had somehow been three years since I last did it (I guess First Aid certificate validity dates don't extend because of pandemics), but this time it felt much more rewarding and helpful.
By CJ Francis5 years ago in Longevity
I couldn't be a car-making robot
Car commercials are always interesting. They're not like perfume commercials. Perfume commercials live in their own contained universes where nothing makes sense, other than the sense of smell. Car commercials are rooted in our reality. That is the difference. Commercials for vehicles generally have to show you what cars can do. They can go fast, they can help you park, they can connect to your phone, they can maybe save a life. Sometimes in car commercials, they show us where they come from, and I don't know how difficult this is to sell to you, but...
By CJ Francis5 years ago in Longevity
Play the Violin of Laughter
It has been scientifically proven that laughter relieves physical tension and stress. Having a hearty laugh relaxes the whole body. Having a good laugh will bring your mind and body back into a harmonious balance. Laughter boosts your immune system and triggers the release of endorphins in your body. If we want to be happy and live longer we should continue to indulge in humor and laughter.
By Warren Brown5 years ago in Longevity
Massage
My mother purchased a Groupon for me for Christmas. Included in the Groupon, was a 60 minute foot and back massage. I should have known better. Last time my mother bought a Groupon we were led into the woods by a group from Deliverance to go ‘gator hunting’. What follows is a similar experience.
By Abigail Freeman 5 years ago in Longevity
Remedial Therapy
I’m pretty sure she just leaped onto the table. I can feel her creeping up with the soft paws of a leopard just before it disembowels you. It’s unconventional and disconcerting, but I remain silent and stoic, primarily because I’m lying stomach-down with my face jammed into a gap the size of an iPhone. And I’m not wearing a shirt.
By Guy Sigley5 years ago in Longevity
Stating the Obvious
Dear Mask, I know we've been together for almost a year now, and you truly are amazing! You've been there for me every single time I've needed you. You've held me tight at the most crucial moments in my life, especially at the grocery store when I needed you most. Honestly, you haven't done one thing wrong in our relationship.
By Heidi Bacon5 years ago in Longevity
When I ventured to the Local Chinese Massage Shop
So a bit of a fun story for anyone who has a spare 36 seconds ...at my local shops there’s a “genuine Chinese” massage there..I resisted a visit there for awhile, as why do you have to mention you’re “genuine”...is there a “not-so-genuine Chinese massage nearby? Anyways...one day I relented.
By Justin Mark Dunford5 years ago in Longevity
