You’ve been in those situations that can seem pretty terrible and something funny pops into your head. Sometimes it feels SO wrong but SO right. Say it!
It’s been a year since Chris’ mom passed away. We remember her with a lot of humor. Well, she WAS a funny lady with a great sense of humor. She would bring up random funny memories and then laugh until she cried. She was even physically comedic, acting out funny things her pets would do etc. We totally make jokes when remembering her, even in her last months when she wasn’t at her best there are ways we make it laughable.
It’s like celebrating her cheerful spirit.
Even when I did a short acupuncture internship at Hospice years ago, I saw people using humor to cope.
Awkward things we joke about at our house?
1. Blemishes-Sometimes we draw MORE attention to a huge breakout. Maybe it gets its own name or zip code. I may or may not have been asked out on a date by one. Just saying.
2. Weight gain/fat-This gets shaken (and/or named) by the owner and cradled while doing a fat dance. I may or may not have been practicing one of these dances alone (in the buff) in our upstairs bedroom when I saw some peripheral movement-the neighbors 2 doors down are obviously having their roof repaired. Hmmm.
3. I’m not sure if you’re ready for more…
I’m also guilty of poking fun of friends when they are going through a rough time. I like to joke about how “bad” they really have it by pointing out all the awesome stuff in their life (after really validating their feelings of course). Really when you hear it that way, it makes things not so bad, right?
How wrong are your flip-it jokes?
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Christina Warren says
Jessica, you said it-I want to be remembered with humor too! 🙂
Bethany C says
Ah yes, Ben and I are rarely serious with each other. But I’m much more careful about what I joke about it mixed company! 🙂 One of my favorite quotes is “The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache.” Seems appropriate here!
Christina Warren says
LOL-yes, I prefer laughing to crying too! Now I’m all hormonal and do both all the time! It is so strange! hahah. I did even get a headache one time! lol
Rowena @ rolala loves says
Humor is a great way to lighten up or cope with difficult situations. My husband is really good at that.
Rowena @ rolala loves
Christina Warren says
You are so lucky! If I had to make a list of “best partner attributes,” humor would be at the top! 🙂
Thien Do says
Ugh. I thought I left a comment but it didn’t get posted. I find that I have to find humor in tough situations and sometimes it may be misunderstand that I don’t grasp the depth of a situation. I’m not in denial or anything it’s just that I accept that stress and negativity won’t make any situation better so I learn laugh when I can.
Christina Warren says
UGH! That happens to me every once in a while on blogs too!!! You are SO right abut people thinking that you/I lack depth when we use humor. I think people may take me as shallow until they get to know me.
The Grits says
Laughter is the best medicine 🙂
BUT I have to say, I would totally cry if Chris grabbed my belly fat and shook it. #notfunny
Christina Warren says
LOL- We only grab our own fat LOL!!! I would die too if Chris grabbed MINE! lol
traceynicole says
I completely agree with this! I found out my mom has cancer and my wedding is coming up in 2 and 1/2 months. After getting over the initial shock, to lighten mood, I said, “Geez mom. I FINALLY find a guy and am getting married and you just have to steal my spotlight huh?” You gotta find humour or else life is hard.
Christina Warren says
Wow. I’m totally like that too. Sometimes it’s shocking but it can take the charge out of a crazy emotional moment! I’m really inspired by your attitude. 🙂
jackie jade says
agree sometimes you just need to laugh even when it’s something bad/serious. it makes the situation so much better!
Christina Warren says
It started with my sister and I joking about things in awkward situations to cope. 🙂 Thank GOD for funny people!!! 🙂