Happy National Let's Laugh Day

They're moments in life when things don’t go your way. It you feel down and depressed. But, today there is a remedy for that: laughter. Today is National Let’s Laugh Day.

As people often say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” From standup comedy to simple puns, it’s good to keep things light. Telling jokes is one of the best ways to get a little comic relief.

According to National Today, the world’s oldest joke can be traced back to 1900 B.C. Laughter can also be contagious. This is why laugh tracks were added to television shows to cue when the audience is supposed to laugh and to indicate when a comedic scene happens. The first American television show to use a laugh track was in 1950, in “The Hank McCune Show.”

Here are some activities that you can do to observe this day:

• Go to a comedy club and see the standup comedians perform.
• Pick up some Laffy Taffy and enjoy the jokes in every wrapper.
• Have a comedy movie marathon with friends and/or family.
• Share funny videos, jokes, GIFs, etc. on social media with a hashtag #NationalLetsLaughDay.

Everyone needs a good laugh once in a while, especially if they’re having a tough time. Happy National Let’s Laugh Day everyone!