2/26/2012

Can You Be Funny?

By Bryson Reid


You might have tried it before but you failed. You are not the only one. Many people have tried to sustain their ability to be funny with little success. Others have been relatively successful but they have soon faded into oblivion. This is because coming up with new and original jokes is harder than they previously thought. It is much easier for those who have it in them to be funny. If you are naturally funny, you should not take it for granted because it is causing many people sleepless nights. These people need help and fortunately, I am here to help. I have been in the business for a long time and I am growing concerned that people are forgetting how to laugh.

People need to laugh more to be able to cope with the pressures of life. Only recently, I heard that there is a new form of therapy known as "laughter therapy." I almost laughed out of my chair when I saw people laughing about nothing. I applauded the initiative and the thought behind it. The creative mind behind this therapy had realized the health benefits of laughter. We need more of such people because the world has been having less funny people of late. Only warmongers have been thriving and war is become a real threat. At this rate, we are going to destroy each other. I want to be the first person to start making people laugh again and I need more people to join me in making the world a laughing place.

I am speaking from experience. Years ago before I learnt the art and value of making fun, I was empty inside. Then my uncle told me something important. He said that Laughter makes the world go round. I thought I heard him wrong. Perhaps he meant Love makes the world go round. Today I couldn't agree with him more. Love without laughter is dead. Then he taught me how to be funny, and I can't help it but pass it on. You see, laughter is contagious.

My uncle advised me to not take anything too seriously. In that way, nothing will be too much to deal with. Even death can be conquered if you take it as a normal thing. Laugh at everything good or bad that life throws your way and it will lighten the load. It is not easy to do that every time , of course, but it will sure make you happier.

Listening to funny people can also have a funny effect on you. You will learn the way they use words for their own benefit and how change in tone of voice can make a dry joke become as wet as a sponge. Reading funny stories can also teach you a thing or two about making jokes.




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