I just saw Bruno last night. I haven't laughed that hard, for that long, in awhile. My abs were sore by the end of the movie. All the most appalling things about human beings and the world make the best comedy. It really puts things in perspective.
Plenty of research suggests that there are health and happiness benefits of laughter. If you follow the "plenty of research" link, you'll see that some scientists are skeptical of the benefits. They think that, perhaps, laughter does not cure all diseases or make people immortal. DURRR!! (We are a black-and-white culture, we Westerners, aren't we?) DISCLAIMER: Laughter does not cure cancer or make up for ALL unhealthy things we do. But I remember many compelling studies from my college years giving clear evidence that laughter has significant short- and long-term physical, emotional, and mental health benefits. It sure as hell doesn't hurt, and it improves the quality of life (of course), even if it doesn't magically cure all physical ills.
If you can't find enough return bottles to pay for a movie ticket, you could rent a DVD and invite friends over to watch a comedy. (They're always funnier when other people are giggling along with you.) Or buy a used copy of something hilarious. (I did just mention I found a like-new Borat DVD for $1, yes?) Or watch all the episodes of South Park or The Daily Show or stand-up comedy on ComedyCentral.com. Or just make time to hang out with that twisted pal who makes milk shoot out of your nose.
It does a body good.
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I am *always* looking for my next hearty guffaw. :-D There is nothing better than laughing oneself senseless.
I may have to disagree with you on the matter of laughter granting immortality. I laugh often and I've never died, not even once. :-P
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