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Jokes. What are they? According to the dictionary a joke is “something said or done to evoke laughs or amusement, esp. an amusing story with a punch line.” Or can be a mischievous trick or prank. They are used to make people laugh. If done with a sense of innocence it can be a lot of fun. They can be used to cheer people up to help someone get over a bad situation.
Today many doctors recommend laughter as medicine. Joking around can help people cope with serious situations. It helps people laugh at themselves at times so that it doesn’t become overwhelming. I am not saying to laugh at you or anyone else, but at a situation so that it doesn’t look so sad.
When a person is hit with many situations at once that are out of their control, this can cause severe depression. Then if a friend knows how to joke around this can help conquer the depression. A really good laugh releases endorphins into the body which is what is needed. Endorphins are natural chemicals in the body that make you feel good. Jokes can be some of the best medicine today if done in a proper fashion. I highly recommend a really good laugh at east daily.