Comedy Corner #2

Continuing my new tradition of weekly posts featuring funny jokes and videos from around the web, I’m sharing three things that make me laugh.  As I’ve blogged about before, laughter is one of many tools I use to survive pain and fatigue from: my neuromuscular autoimmune disease (Myasthenia Gravis), Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, and Asthma. I explained the science of laughter and how the physical act of laughing releases endorphins, also known as the “feel good hormones.”  We’ve been having a conversation on Facebook where I asked readers what makes you laugh.  I’ve heard so many interesting answers from people with a wide variety of illnesses ranging from autocorrect mistakes to raising teenagers.  You can join us there.

1.  Mom Teaching Two-Year Old About Strangers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS0XiOLW_Qk

So this video has gone viral.  A mom tries to teach her adorable two-year old girl not to talk to strangers.   I’ve watched four times already.   I highly recommend this video for any bad day.

 2.  Huxtables Celebrate Grandparents’ 49th Anniversary (The Cosby Show)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8nV81QWd4M

This is my favorite Cosby episode.  I love little Rudy Huxtable’s singing and the eighties clothes.

3.  Carol Burnett Sketch-“Wrong Number”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj4B5tKSTvM

She’s one of my all-time favorite comediennes.  This sketch is a classic.

3b.  Comparison: Dave Chapelle’s “When Keepin’ It Real Goes Wrong”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIrtSDVbz0s

I feel like comedian Chapelle’s sketch has an element that reminds me of Burnett’s Wrong Number.  This one also always cracks me up!

–Your Stylist, Jessica Gimeno

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JessicaGimeno

Hi there! I am a patient advocate, writer, and public speaker most well known for my TEDx Talk, “How to Get Stuff Done When You Are Depressed.” As someone who is juggling 5 illnesses: bipolar 2, myasthenia gravis, endometriosis, psoriasis, and asthma, I’m passionate about helping people who navigate life with both chronic physical & emotional pain. If you’re interested in hiring me to speak at your event, check out the CONTACT tab.

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