Reflection

     These past four weeks have flown by as we have discussed humor in class. Our most recent assignment: to find and present a funny cartoon and or joke to the class has been rather challenging.  I will be the first to admit that I laugh at just about everything (so I thought). But what I laugh at and why has been brought to my attention. 

     As I searched the web for hours on end, I found it difficult to search for something funny. The most humors jokes or cartoons are the ones that you see or read at random. The harder I looked, the less amusing the jokes and cartoons became. With that said I believe that you cannot search for something funny; humorous aspects of life (jokes, cartoons, videos, etc.) occur naturally and most often when you least expect it. 

     Prior to this assignment I believed I laughed at just about everything, however, my belief has shifted. I find myself laughing more so at people, situations, and especially crude humor. This realization is one that I am not proud of and is a work in progress. Laughing at other people can be harmful and down right rude. Crude humor is funny in my opinion, but when you're embarrassed to tell it to your mom or someone you respect I'd say the line has been drawn. As I continue to learn the realms of humor, I would like to see myself diverge from humor that is at the expense of others and crude. After all, humor exists that is so to speak "G" rated.

    I tend to laugh in everyday conversation with my friends, family, and even people I've recently met, but not necessarily because our conversation is funny or humorous, rather because it feels instinctive and natural, like smiling. That leads me to facial expressions, smiling in particular. I once again admit that if I'm not laughing, I'm always smiling. In my case, simply because smiling lightens the mood and gives me a positive attitude. I'm generally a relaxed, easy going person who doesn't take life too seriously. Don't get me wrong, I have a busy schedule and am a goal-oriented person, but I constantly remind myself to have a little fun. Laughing and smiling is a great way to transform a good day into a great day.

     Don't forget to laugh lots and smile often :)