Things That Make Me Laugh Out Loud

I laugh pretty easily (uhhh....just read my previous entries), but there are some things that just push me over the edge. Some of them are "in the moment" kind of things, like watching Monty Python. My husband probably wouldn't even crack a smile at these movies and I might not either if he were my only co-watcher. But, put me in a group with others who appreciate the humor, and I might just have one or more "pee my pants" moments. Other laughable situations or sayings are subtle reminders of my strange sense of humor. Sometimes, I just start laughing at things that aren't that funny, but then I end up laughing at how ridiculous it is that I'm laughing at the non-funny thing. Did you get that?? Smile.

So, without further ado, I present to you a list of things that simply crack me up.


1. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/579435/say_funny_things_to_telemarketers/ Just because.


2. When people boldly sing music lyrics incorrectly and have no idea of the original words. I had a friend from college that would sing along to Sheryl Crow's "All I Wanna Do" and one line was "until the sun comes up over sanna monna couple of vard." I was like, "Jocelyn, did you ever stop to think what the heck is a 'couple of vard?" Of course, I've done the same myself on other songs, so I can't be too judgmental!!! Some other common mistakes I've heard:

Gwen Stefani, Holla Back Girl
Real: I ain't no holla back girl.
Misheard: I ain't no Harlem black girl.

Santana, Smooth
Real: Well, it's a hot one. Like seven inches from the midday sun.
Misheard: Well, it's a hot one. Like seven midgets in the midday sun.

Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody
Real: Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me....
Misheard: The algebra has a devil for a sidekick, meeeeeee....

U2, Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Real: Sunday bloody Sunday
Misheard: Someday buddy, someday

Alanis Morissette, You Oughta Know
Real: An older version of me
Misheard: An older virgin than me

Pearl Jam, Jeremy
Real: Jeremy spoke in class today
Misheard: Jeremy's spoken less today

3. When my daughter butchers words. I know I shouldn't laugh at her but she usually speaks so well that, when words come out a little "off," I can't help myself. I took her to the dentist for the first time a few weeks back and, on the way there she asked, "Are we going to my distant reppointment?"

She also doesn't understand the concept of a highway...she thinks that we're only on the highway when we're driving on an overpass or otherwise "up high." She calls all other roads "lowways." Makes sense, I guess.

She likes to add extra syllables to words. At dance class last week, her teacher had maracas for the kids to use and learn how to keep time with the music. Later, she kept talking about the MACaracas. And, lately, she's been reading a Halloween book that has Frankenstein in it. She calls him FrankenEINstein. Too funny....


4. The Office. I am just over the moon for the character of Michael Scott and his stupid (but brilliant) antics. If you don't watch the show, he's the boss at a small paper company where everyone just hates their jobs. He's constantly trying to display his power, of which he really has none. All the characters speak directly to the camera, because I think the premise is that some group is actually making a documentary or something. Anyway, one of my favorite lines from the show is when Michael is telling the camera how much his employees love him. He holds up a "World's Greatest Boss" coffee cup to illustrate his speech. Then he says, "I got it at Spencer's Gifts." A new favorite line just came this season. I don't remember the episode plot, but Michael says, "I'm not superstitious. I'm just a little stitious." LOVE IT!!!

5. The Royal Tenenbaums. This is another movie that Jason would sit through with a straight face and, in the end, conclude that it was dumb. That's because this movie doesn't have fart or poop jokes. Here are some of my favorite lines:

"You probably don't even known my middle name." "That's a trick question. You don't have one." "It's Helen, dad." "Damn."


"Did you write a suicide note?" "Yes. After I regained consciousness" "Was it dark?" "Well, it was a suicide note."


6. Kathy Griffin. Some people love her, others hate her, and still others love to hate her. I simply love pop culture so her humor hits me in just the right spot. I find it hilarious the way she describes the antics of our favorite IT girls.

I'm sure I could go on forever, but I won't. Hope you enjoyed my little list.