arts and culture on Laughter

Humor is, in fact, a prelude to faith; and laughter is the beginning of prayer.

Scott Weems, author of Ha! The Science of When We Laugh and Why, explains that humor stems from our brains being confused about how to respond, which is why we often laugh at inappropriate times. “Wha...

As we wait, it is critical that we keep our sense of humor in the fullest meaning of that word. When laughter goes, so does hope. When God reaffirms his promise to Abraham and Sarah, he restores not o...

God–Father, Son and Holy Spirit; Lord of all our yesterdays, todays and tomorrows: thank you that we don’t need to be afraid of what’s coming because you’re already there ahead of us. Nothing takes yo...

You have as much laughter as you have faith.

From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.

After a great act by the comedian George Ade, a renowned lawyer took his turn to speak. He began by commenting on Ade’s performance: “Doesn’t it strike the company as a little unusual that a professio...

Below is the description of this short video, posted on youtube, click the link below the description to watch: Imagine a day when a young woman’s daily routine unfolds normally, with one exception: ...

When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The LORD ha...

In 1882—seven years before his descent into madness—Friedrich Nietzsche published a parable called The Madman . In the parable, a madman comes into a village on a bright, sunny morning holding al...

God of grace–generous Giver of all good gifts: You bless us abundantly every day—In Your Son our Savior who makes us new creations; in the smile of child, the greeting of a friend and the hug of a...

To ask our (not so) simple question in another way: Why did God make this world? Why did he make a world for his own glory in Christ and then fill it to the brim with pleasures—physical pleasures, sen...

It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.

“I have laughed, in bitterness and agony of heart, at the contrast between what I seem and what I am!”

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go

When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.

"Love! The walks over soft grass, the smiles over candlelight, the arguments over everything else."

Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.

Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.

Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of it.

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'

Always forgive your enemies -- nothing annoys them so much.

I married my wife for her looks, but not the kind she’s giving me lately.

I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversation.

Sometimes moments of forgiveness and friendship come from unexpected places. In 2018, the comedian Pete Davidson appeared on the “Weekend Update” segment of Saturday Night Live (SNL). Davidson made a ...

I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.

Nothing is ever done until everyone is convinced that it ought to be done, and has been convinced for so long that it is now time to do something else.

In the beginning, the universe was created. This has been widely regarded as a bad move. (for contrast, and humor)

When we tell a story, a lot goes without being explained. For example, I might say, “After I finished speaking, I looked at the audience. They were all smiling. Someone in the back shot me a big okay....

The story is told of a (true) encounter that took place between the Chief Rabbi of London, a Mr. Hermann Adler, and the Catholic Cardinal Herbert Vaughan at some formal luncheon. According to accounts...