Definition Essay: The Value Of Humor

The best quality to have is a sense humor for assistance in numerous life situations. A small amount of comedy can take someone’s day from bad to good. Humor and bad days have always had a counteracting relationship. Even on the worst days, there are certain desires and longings surrounding humor. The reason behind this desire are obvious; humor often comes with a better mood. Humor is about fun and making new light of a situation. A bundle of research suggests that humor is vital to unity, creativeness and happiness. According to the online Merriam Webster’s Dictionary, “humor” means “that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous” (“Humor”). When people think of humor, they relate it to someone or something that was intended to be amusing or comical. However, humor is also a medical term, meaning bodily fluid like blood. The term could also mean a random feeling like a whim. Today, humor is …show more content…
When laughter is shared, it spreads happiness and binds people together. Happiness is the best medicine for stress, pressure and conflict. If I can find positivity in a stressful situation my body feels more in balanced. For example, I moved into a new apartment recently which was a stressful process. I had many needs and wants for the apartment that I stressed about. However, I thought about all the good things that I already had and how I’ll eventually get everything I’ll need. After moving in, I began to find happiness in the apartment, my stress was reduced and I could enjoy the apartment. In the story, “Christmas Eve on Lonesome” by Fox, Jr. the main character, Buck, was lonely, angry and wished death to the man who ruined his life. He began to think selfishly about the situation and desired revenge. However, Buck realized he didn’t need to seek vengeance and that the man would get what he deserved. He found happiness knowing that he would never have to be angry about the situation