What’s one bone a prankster doesn’t want to break on April Fools’ Day? The humerus.

What kind of gardens do bakers grow? Flour gardens!

What did the victims of a month-delayed April Fool’s prank feel? Dis-May.

Why couldn’t the ghost lie on April Fools’ Day? People saw right through it.

Which monster plays the best April Fools' Day pranks? Prankenstein.

I don't always joke on April Fools' Day. Just kidding, I do.

Source: 60 Funny April Fools' Jokes That Will Make Everyone Laugh, Woman’s Day

The positive effects of laughter

Jokes aside, comedy and laughter are powerful tools for managing stress. That’s why it should be April Fools’ every day! Alright, so it can’t be April Fools’ Day every day but we can incorporate laughter and fun into our lives regularly. Here are some ways in which laughter helps us manage stress:

Promotes “feel-good” chemicals

A 2006 research study showed that laughing swaps the cortisol in our bloodstream with dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins, chemicals that make you feel good. Dopamine can enhance learning, motivation, and attention. Endorphins are natural chemicals that can help to reduce pain and promote well-being and positivity. Also, oxytocin is the bonding hormone and helps you connect with others!

Releases tension

Laughing releases tension. Laughter helps your body release physical and emotional tension, which can build up in your muscles during periods of stress. When you laugh, that tension is released, making you feel calmer. An easy way to use laughter and release tension is with a good belly laugh. A good belly laugh exercises the diaphragm, contracts the abs, and works out the shoulders. This leaves muscles more relaxed afterward.

Strengthens relationships

Laughter can improve relationships. Many people find that laughter is contagious, so when you bring more laughter into your life, you will be influencing those around you too. When you help elevate those around you, their stress levels go down. This can improve the quality of the interactions you experience with them.

Boosts immunity

Laughter can boost the immune system: Research has shown that laughter can positively affect the immune system, which can be helpful during times of stress when the body is more vulnerable to illness.

Provides a good distraction

Comedy can provide a distraction. Focusing on something humorous can help you take your mind off your problems and temporarily provide a break from stress or pain.

How to add humor and laughter into your world

Learn some jokes

Learning some funny stories or jokes will help you share some laughs with other people. You just need to know the right timing for something funny and avoid making a joke at someone else’s expense. In other words, you don’t want to make fun of other people, you want it to be funny for everyone.

Read or watch funny content

Reading comics or watching funny animals on YouTube can provide a good laugh. When we say comics, we don’t mean Batman or The Night Eaters, we suggest something light-hearted that will make you laugh. Here are some examples of funny and light-hearted cartoons.

Look for the humor in life

When we’re hit by difficult situations, it can be tempting to complain about them, especially when it’s so bad, it’s hard to believe it’s happening. When these things happen, sometimes it’s serious and heavy —but other times, all you can do is laugh. Laughing gives you a chance to transform stress into something that can make you feel better and help you cope.

Don't force it

Being funny should come naturally, so don't force it. Be yourself and let your humor shine through in your unique way.

Overall, laughter is an effective and enjoyable way to reduce stress and promote emotional and physical well-being. Whether it's through watching a comedy, telling jokes with friends, or finding humor in everyday situations, incorporating laughter into your life can help to manage stress. Having a good way to manage your stress helps you be more productive in school, work, or any other pursuits that you might have. It also can improve your relationships and just make your overall quality of life better.