Amal Al-Sibai

Saudi Gazette

 

JEDDAH — Do you like watching funny cartoons? Do you enjoy listening to silly jokes? When was the last time you read a funny story and laughed until your tummy hurt? Go ahead and keep on giggling. Scientists say that laughing is actually good for your health. Make sure that a day does not pass without having a good laugh with your friends and family.



It is never OK to laugh at another person or make fun of someone, but it is good to laugh together at something funny, without hurting anyone’s feelings.



Laughing can make the immune system stronger. The immune system is the part of your body that helps in fighting off germs; keeping you healthier and preventing you from catching an infection.  



Laughter is good for your heart and lungs, and it also makes you feel more energetic and active.



Can you believe that scientists found that laughing makes your memory better?



It has been proven that laughter decreases pain. So the next time you fall down and scrape your knee, remember something funny and laugh about it to make the pain go away.



The best way to wash your worries away is to laugh. Do you get nervous because of too much homework or sleeping in the dark or when your best friend is mad at you? At times like these, try to solve the problem, but keep smiling and laughing because this will help chase your fears away during difficult times. Having a sense of humor just makes you feel better in general.



Finding a way to bring a smile on other people’s faces will help you be a better friend and make you more likeable.



People will love to be around you because laughing is contagious and fun. Saying something funny when two people are arguing is a great way to make them stop fighting and get along with one another.



You can use your funny bone to improve your reading and writing skills. If you love hilarious jokes, buy a joke book and read.



Reading anything, even jokes, will make you a better reader at school. Keep your own collection of good jokes. Write down all your favorite jokes in a notebook and decorate it with coloring, drawings, and stickers.



Whenever you or anyone you care about is having a bad day, get out your joke book and laugh your sorrow away.   



Here are some jokes to get you

started on your own joke book.



What do you give a dog with a fever?

Mustard, it’s the best thing for a hot dog!



What time is it when you see a crocodile?

Time to run.



How does a lion say ‘hi’ to other animals?

Pleased to eat you.



What do lions say before they go out hunting for food?

Let us prey.



Why do tigers eat raw meat?

Because they can’t cook.



Why did the echo get detention?

For answering back.



Which word in the dictionary is always spelled incorrectly?

INCORRECTLY!



 Why did the banana go to see the doctor?

The banana was not peeling very well.



Why did the crayon run away and cry?

He was feeling blue.



What is the longest word ever?

S-mile-s! There’s a mile between S and another S!



Why did the robber take a bath before he stole from the bank?

He wanted to make a clean get away!What do you get from a cow after an earthquake?

A milk shake!



Teacher: Where is your homework?

Student: I ate it

Teacher: Why?

Student: You said it was a piece of cake. 



Student: Miss, would you punish me for something that I didn’t do?

Teacher: No, of course not.

Student: Good, because I didn’t do my homework.