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Laughing When No One Can Hear

March 28, 2008 – 10:00 am

“Today, I was baking with chocolate and it ended up all over my face and when I saw my reflection, I cracked up. Maybe it is a societal construct, or maybe I’m off kilter, but I laugh even when no one can hear me.”

–Liz

Do you laugh when you’re alone? Read Liz’s full comment, and add your two cents.

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4 Comments

  1. Posted March 30, 2008 at 1:04 pm | Permalink |  Add karma Subtract karma  +0

    Absolutely. It certainly easier to laugh with others but when something is truly funny I laugh out loud. Doing this while listening to a podcast and walking down the hall or the street does however receive some strange looks because they aren’t in on the joke.

  2. Ales
    Posted April 12, 2008 at 3:30 pm | Permalink |  Add karma Subtract karma  +0

    I do that and much more. I laugh, talk, argue, etc. It’s fun and concerning :-)

  3. Sarah
    Posted April 13, 2008 at 2:30 am | Permalink |  Add karma Subtract karma  +0

    I definitely laugh when I’m alone from time to time. But there’s always that moment of pure self-awareness in the middle of the laugh when I’ve just realized that I’m completely alone. My laughter abruptly stops and I can feel my cheeks turning bright red. Where did I get the idea that laughing alone is such bad thing!?

  4. Jo from London
    Posted April 20, 2008 at 5:59 am | Permalink |  Add karma Subtract karma  +0

    Yes, I find myself on public transport, or just walking down the road, occasionally trying not to giggle if an amusing thought has snuck in. It’s not that socially acceptable to walk around London with a big grin on your face so the effort of trying to look normal probably makes me giggle more :)

    I laugh out loud at the television if something amusing is on - and I’m by myself there too.

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