Humor didn’t always exist. Humor was developed to bring joy into people’s lives.
I can imagine the first comedians surfaced around the time fire was discovered. The first joke probably happened when four cavemen were sitting around the fire talking about women and one of them said how much better his wife looked naked before he could see her.
Good humor lets us escape our daily routines. No matter how bad your day was, you can always sit down and watch “Seinfeld” or “The Simpsons,” and for a half hour forget about your problems and just laugh.
Laughter allows us to get our minds away from anything. Why do you think comedians are always gong overseas to entertain our military? Because next to looking at Marilyn Monroe, laughing is the best way to lift up your mood.
Humor itself is the act of being laughable. A people’s sense of humor allows them the opportunity to pick and choose what they think is funny. Not all people have the same sense of humor, and that is why we see some of the things we do today.
Shows like “South Park,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Punk’d” and “Friends” are all made for different audiences.
Some people like crude humor, some like witty humor, some like humor at the expense of others, and some people like good-hearted humor.
It’s the same with movies. For everyone who enjoys “Old School” or “Animal House,” there’s someone who enjoys the “Beverly Hills Cop” trilogy or “Loaded Weapon.”
People have different tastes in comedians and actors too. For each Richard Pryor or George Carlin fan, there’s a Jeff Foxworthy or Mike Myers fan. And for each person who watches Steve Martin or Adam Sandler movies, there’s someone watching Rodney Dangerfield or Jim Carey movies.
People can say they don’t think one thing is funny or how can someone possibly laugh at that, but this is what makes humor unique. It’s different for everyone.
While it is true that people can have similar senses of humor, just like snow flakes, no two are alike. And this is why we have such a large variety of humor to surround ourselves.
Humor at the most basic level is nothing more than friends sitting around telling stories and being themselves.
Humor doesn’t care about where you’ve been or where you’re going. All humor cares about is helping you get there with a smile.
Humor is a constant reminder that things can be OK. That it’s alright to not be serious and focused all the time and that it’s alright to let loose and cut up a bit. Humor lets us know we shouldn’t get embarrassed if we say or do something “stupid.” Humor lets us laugh about it.
Because nothing people do with their sense of humor should make them look stupid to anyone. Even if no one else thinks its funny, one person does. And that’s all that really matters anyway.
One of the keys to having a good life is having a good sense of humor. Being able to laugh at a joke, appreciate a funny movie and being able to laugh at yourself will do wonders for the body.
Why do you think George Burns lived to be 100 years old? Not because he took great care of his body, but because he was a comedian and had spent his whole life laughing.
After all, laughter is the best medicine, and it doesn’t cost a dime.
Erik Bussa is a senior in agricultural communications. He can be reached for comment at [email protected].
