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A crash course in humor writing

Is laughter really the best medicine? In a crisis situation, humor can help people tolerate the greatest disasters and threats - like the September 11 tragedy or being a prisoner of war - and give them hope for survival.

What is Humor? As a wise man once said, "I can't explain it, but I know it when I see it." This article offers insight on various definitions of humor, theories of humor, and discusses "laughter as medicine" in humor's effect on health and wellness.

Did you know that humor is not only fun, it is actually good for you? That's right; laughter really is the best medicine!

There was a group of about 30 people laughing hysterically. In what was called laughter therapy; they performed the exercises by clapping in rhythm and chanting 'Ha! Ha! Ho! Ho!' in unison.

If you have been invited to a holiday gathering that will be giving funny white elephant gifts you will find some ideas here. In this article there are five funny white elephant gift ideas.

Scientific research has proven that laughter is good for us, emotionally and physically. Laughter strengthens our immune system, reduces the level of stress hormones, and increases endorphins (natural pain killers.)

If you're looking for a way to increase your karma, trying celebrating a holiday. Which one? Random Acts of Kindness Day. It allows you to do something nice for a stranger and increase your goodwill with the universe at the same time.

It's dumb male humor. If that is not your thing then this movie is so not for you.

A commentary about random kindness and its reality.

Random Acts of Kindness Week is coming -- February 12th to February 18th in 2007. Celebrate this special week by performing some random acts of kindness as you go about your regular routine.

Tina Baldwin, 28, sent a random text message, Andrew, 21, instantly sent one back. A year later they were married.

Jokes about blondes and women drivers, for example, are not just harmless fun and games. A researcher found that exposure to sexist humor can lead to toleration of hostile feelings and discrimination against women.

Laughter is good medicine. It's so good that researchers at UCLA recently studied the effect of using laughter to help manage pain for kids having painful medical procedures. The results? Laugh all you can!

Kids say some of the funniest things, especially preschoolers, and they say things in all seriousness that we as adults find hysterically funny - and sometimes terribly embarrassing.

This article outlines the strange and funny laws that are still considered to be on the books in the state of Indiana.

where and what is the funny bone

This article is simply about being funny.

The following ten quotes are a mixture of comments on education and its commencement. Not always funny in the conventional sense, but these quotes should be admired, if nothing more than most of these people talking didn't receive a formal education.

This is a countdown of my absolute favorite, terrifically funny baby videos from YouTube. If you need some laugh therapy, relax, read my tips, and watch the clips.

We've all heard it, but is laughter really the best medicine? Wouldn't it be great if we could laugh at life instead of worrying and stressing out about it?

If you one of the many AC content producers who have made the humor section here so very much fun to read, then you should need to visit TheSpoof.com and submit.

If your sense of humor is lacking here are a few ways to get more laughter in your life.

Imagine a pill so powerful that it could improve your cardiovascular system, boost your immunity, improve memory and concentration, reduce the sensation of pain and relieve stress.

A recent and growing tend in mental health counseling is the use of laughter. This article reviews the methods and processes that are used in laughter therapy.

Sin City is very funny, very sexy, and very violent. Perhaps a redemption for all the bad "comic book" movies coming out of Hollywood.

An article that teaches you how to find the spark of humor in you

Laughter is great medicine! What do we find funny? What makes us laugh? Comedy theorists have proposed three basic premises for humor. Most jokes, prank, and comic efforts do fall into one of these areas.

This is a story about courage and laughter in the face of death. It is all about an outrageous pair of earrings.

Laughter is good for the soul and the support of this organization inspired by the late comedienne Gilda Radner.

There are some good humor men who talk with infectious enthusiasm. This provokes non -stop laughter. We have a Professor who had this wonderful gift.Let us laugh and remember him.

What do you feel happens when you frown or look sad and glum? Your energy level probably drops like a stone. A simple smile or a little laughter instead will boost your energy, lift your spirits, and reduce tiredness...

Americans have been practicing yoga for more than 100 years. Now they are embracing a new kind of yoga - one that was developed in India, but which is proving to be very appropriate for the American way of life. This new form is called Laughter Yoga.

This article is on the benefits of laughter.

The Fountain of laughter soars high with the Churchill. Here is a strong tonic of humorous words from Winston Churchill.

This is an article offering some preventative and intervention techniques using laughter to deal with the everyday stress of life. I call it chuckle therapy. Caution: may induce abdominal pain in the side from being "in stiches".

Make someone laugh this holiday season. Share the gift of humor to brighten someone's day.

Humor is certainly the best way to combat the problems that a teacher faces every day. Regardless of whether it is in dealing with students, or dealing with the strain of teaching them, humor can get a teacher through the day.

If you enjoyed the "Airline Humor (part one)" posting, come laugh with me some more! Additional airline humor...compiled in combination of my own personal stories as well as some found on the world wide web. Enjoy!

Hold on to your seats ladies and gentlemen...flight 000 is about to take off to....who the heck knows where. Enjoy some airline humor posted by a MySpace flight attendant! I've added a few of my own as well....

Read this if you love Simpsons and hate people with no sense of humor.

An engaging new study addresses the question of humor in the workplace and says that contrary to traditional attitudes humor at work is not only acceptable, it is actually a company asset.

Happy New Year!!!!!!!! Some humor, enjoy!

The older you get, the more that gift giving becomes more of a sport than actually meaning something. The person that can give the most unique and funny gift is usually going to be the one that is going to be.

Recent research by the University Of Maryland Medical Center shows that laughter really is beneficial. Combined with Yoga, laughter clubs are popping up all over the world. Finally an exercise that is both healthy and fun.

Laughter boosts the immune system and lessens pain by boosting levels of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and suppressing levels of epinephrine, the stress hormone.

Laughter can accelerate your desires in the Law of Attraction.

A recent academic study which found that using humor was an effective way to cope with job stress. That, in turn, resulted in greater job satisfaction for the workers.

Presented here, is a consumer product review of Good Humor(R) Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Eclair and Toasted Almond Bars.