Saudi Gazette

Laughter is beautiful. Do you know why you laugh?

You laugh at jokes, or you laugh if you see something ridiculous. You laugh when something is funny. Sometimes at ourselves for making a mistake, and also to release tension when something has been really scary and now it’s over. Some people throw themselves about when they laugh, however there are others who laugh quietly.

Laughter shows happiness, and it is understood by everyone around the world. If you are traveling to America or China when you laugh people would know that you are happy. In addition, it also makes people curious as to what you are laughing about and they want to join in.

Did you know that laughter not just makes you happy, but it is also healthy for your body? Laughter releases a good hormone in your body called serotonin which makes you entire body feel good. It releases our stress and makes us feel light.

Imagine yourself preparing for your exams; you are all stressed out and worried. All of a sudden someone tells you a joke, or you see something funny. What will be your reaction? Definitely you will laugh, and you notice that your body is not tense anymore.

That is why it is said that laughter is the best medicine. According to doctors, laughing also helps you fight diseases better. If you are a happy person, you will be a healthy person.

When we are in a group of people, laughter makes us comfortable and we like to be part of the group.

However, we should not laugh at each other. We should not make fun of anyone. While laughing make sure no one is getting hurt. Just keep laughing and have fun.

Here are some jokes to initiate your laughter today:

Q: What do you call cheese that's not yours?

A: Nacho cheese!

Q: What do you call an alligator in a vest?

A:An investigator!

"Why is 6 afraid of 7?

A: Because 7 8 9.

Q: Why did the man run around his bed?

A: Because he was trying to catch up on his sleep!

A snake kid asks his mom, "Mom, are we poisonous?” His mother says, "Why do you want to know?" The snake kid says, "because I just bit my tongue."