January 24 – Belly Laugh Day

Belly Laugh Day is today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE BELLY LAUGH DAY

Read the 38 Hz article, “Laughter as Medicine.”
Post funny quotes, pictures, jokes on social media. Use the hashtag #bellylaughday.
Do the Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance.
175 Bad Jokes to Get You Laughing.
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Belly laughing is a form of humorous expression that has been known to improve one’s wellbeing, overall sense of happiness, and mental health. It is characterized by a deep and uninhibited laughter, often accompanied by uncontrollable giggling or convulsions.

Research has shown it can boost endorphins, reduce stress hormones, raise body temperature and heart rate, release tension from the body, stimulate circulation and contribute to relaxation. Belly laughing can also help deepen interpersonal connections with other people as it encourages greater openness and understanding in conversation.

Consequently, many have come to appreciate the therapeutic benefits that come from belly laughing together in everyday life!

BELLY LAUGH DAY: A BRIEF HISTORY OF LAUGHING

When we take the time to compare a statement from centuries ago to one from today, it becomes apparent how drastically our views on laughing have changed. Throughout history, commenting positively on laughter was not always commonplace. While some cultures actively encouraged humor and joy as part of their everyday lives, others viewed it with scorn and suspicion. Aristotle referred to laughter as an emotion that resulted from being “lesser,” a symptom of a lack of sense and reason.

However, in contrast, other historical figures like Pliny the Elder viewed laughing as a way to relax after work and transcend negative emotions, while Pope Gordon XIII said that when done in moderation, it can achieve health benefits. Thankfully the tide has changed – nowadays we celebrate laughter! We include jokes in conversation and use humor to bridge divides between us; embracing ‘a laugh’ is no longer considered something shameful.

BELLY LAUGH DAY: TEN WAYS BELLY LAUGH IS HEALTHY

Gear up for a day of uncontrollable merriment as we joyously celebrate Belly Laugh Day! This special occasion invites us to immerse ourselves in the sheer delight of hearty laughter—a universal language that transcends boundaries and spreads infectious joy. Whether you find humor in witty jokes, amusing anecdotes, or hilarious moments shared with loved ones.

Stress Reduction: Belly laughing triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals, which help alleviate stress and promote an overall sense of well-being.
Immune Boost: Laughter has been linked to an increase in immune cells and antibodies, potentially strengthening the immune system and helping the body fend off illnesses.
Cardiovascular Health: The act of hearty laughter can enhance blood flow and improve cardiovascular health by increasing the dilation of blood vessels and improving blood circulation.
Muscle Relaxation: Laughing involves multiple muscle groups, and the act of laughter can lead to muscle relaxation, reducing physical tension and promoting a sense of relaxation.
Pain Relief: Laughter may act as a natural painkiller by releasing endorphins and promoting muscle relaxation, potentially offering temporary relief from discomfort.
Improved Breathing: Belly laughing often involves deep breaths and increased oxygen intake, enhancing respiratory function and promoting a sense of vitality.
Mood Elevation: Laughter is a powerful mood booster, helping to alleviate feelings of anxiety and depression by promoting a positive mindset and a sense of joy.
Social Connection: Sharing laughter with others fosters social bonds and strengthens relationships, contributing to a sense of community and emotional well-being.
Enhanced Cognitive Function: Laughter has been associated with improved cognitive function, including increased creativity and problem-solving skills, possibly due to increased blood flow to the brain.
Quality of Sleep: Engaging in laughter can contribute to better sleep quality by reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and creating a positive mental state conducive to restful sleep.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE BELLY LAUGH DAY

Comedy Show: Attend a live comedy show to enjoy stand-up comedians.
Funny Movie Marathon: Watch a series of hilarious movies back-to-back.
Improv Night: Participate in or watch an improv comedy night.
Laughing Yoga: Join a laughing yoga class to combine laughter with exercise.
Read a Humorous Book: Pick up a funny book or collection of jokes.
Watch Sitcoms: Spend the day binge-watching your favorite sitcoms.
Comedy Podcast: Listen to a comedy podcast that makes you laugh.
Stand-Up Special: Watch stand-up comedy specials on streaming platforms.
Play Charades: Gather friends for a game of charades with funny prompts.
Funny Stories Sharing: Share your funniest personal stories with friends.
Prank Videos: Watch harmless prank videos online.
Board Games: Play humorous board games like “Cards Against Humanity.”
Funny Memes: Share and laugh at funny memes with friends.
Talent Show: Host a comedy talent show with friends or family.
Joke Contest: Have a joke-telling contest to see who gets the most laughs.
Watch Sketch Comedy: Enjoy classic sketch comedy shows or videos.
Funny Animal Videos: Watch cute and funny animal videos online.
Comedy Radio Show: Tune into a comedy radio show for a day of laughter.
Lip Sync Battle: Organize a lip sync battle with friends, choosing funny songs.
Watch a Parody: Enjoy parody movies or videos that spoof popular genres.
Online Comedy Class: Take an online comedy class to learn new jokes or improv skills.
Laughing Meditation: Try a session of laughing meditation to boost your mood.
Funny Photo Booth: Set up a photo booth with funny props and take silly pictures.
Comedy Karaoke: Sing humorous or parody songs at a karaoke night.
Watch Stand-Up Clips: Spend time watching short stand-up clips online for quick laughs.
Pictionary: Draw and guess funny prompts for lots of laughs.
Mad Libs: Create hilarious stories by filling in the blanks with random words.
Charades: Act out amusing phrases and watch everyone guess.
Cards Against Humanity: Play this adult party game for outrageous and funny results.
Pie Face: Spin the wheel and avoid getting a pie in the face.
Quiplash: Use your wit to come up with the funniest answers in this online party game.
Speak Out: Try to say phrases while wearing a mouthpiece that makes it difficult to speak clearly.
Heads Up!: Guess the word on your forehead based on your friends’ clues.
Telestrations: Draw and guess each other’s drawings for a hilarious game of telephone.
What Do You Meme?: Compete to create the funniest memes using caption cards and photo cards.
Sardines: Play a reverse hide-and-seek game where one person hides and everyone else looks for them.
Wits & Wagers: Bet on the funniest or most likely answers to trivia questions.
Scattergories: Come up with funny answers to categories under time pressure.
Joking Hazard: Create funny and absurd comic strips with card prompts.
Who Am I?: Tape a character name to your forehead and ask yes/no questions to figure out who you are.
Exploding Kittens: Play this strategic card game with humorous illustrations.
Improv Games: Engage in short-form improv games like “Props” or “Scenes from a Hat.”
Liar’s Dice: Bluff and guess in this classic game to see who can outsmart the others.
Balderdash: Create humorous definitions for obscure words and see who can fool the others.
Mr. Lister’s Quiz Shootout: Answer quirky questions in this trivia game.
Twister: Play the classic game of physical comedy and balance.
Codenames: Use witty clues to help your team guess the right words.
The Game of Things: Write funny responses to prompts and guess who wrote what.
Hot Seat: Answer questions about yourself while friends guess your answers.
Drunk Stoned or Stupid: Judge and vote on which player is most likely to fit the ridiculous descriptions on the cards.
Funny Photo Booth Props: Create silly props like oversized glasses, mustaches, and hats for a DIY photo booth.
Joke Book: Compile your favorite jokes into a handmade book to share with friends and family.
Laughing Emoji Pillows: Sew or decorate pillows with laughing emoji faces to brighten up any room.
Comic Strip: Draw and color your own funny comic strip featuring your favorite characters or situations.
Custom T-Shirts: Use fabric paint or markers to make t-shirts with funny quotes or images.
Gag Gifts: Make humorous gag gifts, such as a “world’s smallest violin” or “instant audience” applause sign.
Funny Magnets: Create magnets with hilarious sayings or images using printable magnet sheets or Mod Podge.
Humorous Greeting Cards: Design and craft greeting cards with jokes or puns for various occasions.
Laugh Jar: Decorate a jar and fill it with strips of paper containing jokes, puns, or funny sayings.
Funny Bookmarks: Make bookmarks with comical quotes or cartoons to keep you smiling while reading.
Silly Face Masks: Create masks with exaggerated facial features or animal faces for a fun costume.
Laughing Button: Craft a button or switch that plays a recorded laugh when pressed.
Pun Posters: Design posters with clever puns and hang them around your home or office.
Wacky Hats: Decorate plain hats with funny elements like googly eyes, feathers, or fabric paint.
Funny Door Hangers: Make door hangers with humorous messages for each room in the house.
Laughing Maracas: Fill small containers with beans or rice and decorate them to make laughing maracas.
Silly Socks: Use fabric paint or markers to add funny faces or patterns to plain socks.
DIY Joke Coasters: Create coasters with funny quotes or jokes using cork or tile.
Laugh-Out-Loud Banners: Make a colorful banner with letters spelling out a funny message to hang up.
Humor Jar Labels: Design and print labels with jokes to stick on jars filled with candies or small gifts.
Funny Puppet Show: Craft puppets and put on a humorous puppet show for friends or family.
Whimsical Wind Chimes: Create wind chimes using odd and funny objects like spoons, keys, and small toys.
Cartoon Frame: Decorate a picture frame with cartoon characters or funny sayings.
Goofy Glasses: Make oversized glasses with colored cellophane for lenses and decorate the frames.
DIY Comedy Trophy: Design and assemble a trophy to award for the best joke or funniest moment of the day.
Giggle Cakes: Cupcakes decorated with funny faces using icing and candy.
Silly Sandwiches: Make sandwiches cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters.
Joke Cookies: Bake cookies with funny messages written on them in icing.
Laughing Lemonade: Create a refreshing lemonade with a surprise twist of sparkling water and funny-shaped ice cubes.
Humorous Hot Dogs: Serve hot dogs with faces made from condiments and vegetables.
Chuckling Chili: Make a hearty chili and serve it in edible bread bowls shaped like smiley faces.
Playful Pancakes: Cook pancakes in various funny shapes and decorate them with fruits and syrup.
Funny Fruit Skewers: Assemble skewers with fruits arranged in a smiley face or funny pattern.
Guffawing Guacamole: Serve guacamole in a bowl with a face made from vegetable pieces.
Silly Spaghetti: Toss spaghetti with colorful vegetable “confetti” and meatballs with funny faces.
Comical Cake Pops: Decorate cake pops with silly faces using icing and candy.
Laughing Lasagna: Make lasagna with pasta layers shaped like funny faces or patterns.
Whimsical Waffles: Create waffles in amusing shapes and top with colorful fruits and whipped cream.
Smiling Sushi: Roll sushi with vegetables and fish arranged to look like smiley faces.
Grinning Gummy Bears: Make homemade gummy bears in fun, silly shapes.
Cheerful Cheese Platter: Arrange cheese and crackers with decorative faces and patterns.
Jovial Jello: Create jello molds in fun shapes and with layers of different colors.
Hilarious Hot Chocolate: Serve hot chocolate with marshmallows arranged in funny shapes or patterns.
Silly S’mores: Make s’mores with graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate arranged to look like faces.
Playful Pudding Cups: Serve pudding in cups decorated with silly faces using whipped cream and fruit.
Amusing Appetizers: Create appetizers like deviled eggs with funny faces made from vegetables.
Cheerful Chicken Nuggets: Shape chicken nuggets into fun and silly forms.
Funny Face Pizzas: Make mini pizzas with toppings arranged to create funny faces.
Laughing Lettuce Wraps: Fill lettuce wraps with colorful and funny-shaped vegetables.
Joyful Juice Pops: Freeze juice pops with funny shapes and layers of different colors.