Ha Ha Ha
That’s pretty funny
Involuntary responses bubble up as surprises. A universal one is a case of the giggles. Often heard in babies and toddlers and less so in the bigs. The safest way to hear an adult giggle is to observe them while they watch some video of a comedian they already vibe with. The little giggle pops up unexpectedly when a glimpse of strange reality is spoken. Chuckles are different. They fall out of us when something is stated or occurs that seems to match something no one anticipated. It can be hidden by turning aside. The real event is when real laughter takes us over. This is a beautifully human moment that creates sounds from deep inside of us. This type of enjoyment can be increased when others join in. Infectious. If the crescendo includes little tears from laughing so hard, that is hitting the lottery. It’s possible that laughing doesn’t happen enough. But it may be that the lack of its occurrence adds to its value. Perhaps babies can be studied to understand giggling. There doesn’t seem to be an actual event that creates this response but maybe that is the real secret. Spontaneity. The unplanned parts of life. That’s really funny.
Comedians do it
Option #1: When did you last giggle?
Option #2: Can you identify what makes you laugh?
Option #3: Are you ever spontaneous?
That’s it. After you choose the option that best describes what is funny to you, take a few minutes to describe why you chose that option and what action, if any, may come next.
