Humor can come from unexpected sources. I work in the medical field and while you might not think that would be a hotbed of comedic material, it truly can be. Health care workers and patients alike are surrounded by illness and death and need the natural outlet and stress relief provided by laughter.

Finding jokes and remembering funny sayings are ways that a person can use humor to do a great number of things. While not everyone is able to throw out quick-witted remarks, anyone can remember simple jokes and sayings that can lighten the mood in a situation. Jokes, from one liners to fifteen minute stories, can be used to reach out to a variety of people.

The first time I witnessed an exhibition of gallows humor, I was horrified. A patient, who had just had a tumor removed, was meeting with her physician. They were discussing reconstructive surgery, which seemed frightening and I could see no humor in the matter. When I passed the room, I was stunned to see her juggling the implant samples, which looks like sacks of clear gel, that the physician brought for their discussion. She threw one implant high up in the air then snatched it out while throwing another. Eventually she had three going of various sizes and weights.

“I don’t know, that ones pretty heavy, it’s going to sag in a few years. Maybe I should go with the lighter model. Not that my husband will agree… he’s looking forward to a larger size,” with this announcement she laughed and continued juggling. The physician sat nearby waiting for her act to end so he could continue his discussion. It’s safe to say that this sort of reaction didn’t happen with every patient!

Friends often have similar personality types, so this can go over well. In addition, people can find jokes and funny sayings in books sold online and in bookstores. Joke books are usually full of great and funny jokes, and if a joke had made it to a book, one can be assured it has run its course and has been tested over and over again.

We can find humor in the most ordinary events. Just think of people waiting to buy stamps–someone is talking on the cell phone and suddenly you realize that his or her whole life is being played back for you, at no charge. Don’t you have the urge to tap that person on the shoulder and say, “thanks, you light up my life–I was being bored to death waiting for my 5 first-class stamps! I am so glad you are leaving your old boy friend, planning to screw your partner out of profits and lie on your tax return!” See, there is a joke you can safely and decently tell and get laughs.

Making someone laugh can make someone’s day. It’s always in a person’s best interest to have a few jokes in their repertoire. One never knows when a quick-witted comment can break the ice or cheer someone up who’s been having an absolutely horrible day.

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