The Forbidden Laugh
Usually the forbidden laugh will burst out unexpectedly at the most inconvenient time. Perhaps an unidentified 'noise' echoes throughout the pews at your great-grandfather's funeral... or a distant tone-deaf cousin sings the Lord's prayer at a already tacky wedding. However and whenever it comes, the 'victim' is often caught off-guard by this sudden burst of laughter and must then compose his/herself and provide some sort of explanation for this unseeming outburst.
My recent episode was at a bridal shower... it was very touching as each guest offered up a prayer for the bride-to-be, however it would soon turn 'sour'. There's always one in every crowd. You know the kind that manage to squeeze their entire life story into a public prayer? " God, you know that I just got all A's on my mid-terms and I'm in a really tough relationship... bless the bride and groom... AMEN." Is this hysterical or what!?! I've come up with a few coping mechanisms.
1. Stare at the floor!
2. Do not make eye contact. It's too risky, if you were to glance at anyone who is finding this episode equally funny, it's over.
3. Think of something sad. I know it sounds horrible, but when you're desperate, there are no limits!
4. If you're to the point of tears streaming down your bright red face... simply turn it into a good cry. The person offering the prayer would much prefer bringing you to tears than laughter.
5. Bolt! If all else fails, leave the scene. People can reach their own conclusions.
My recent episode was at a bridal shower... it was very touching as each guest offered up a prayer for the bride-to-be, however it would soon turn 'sour'. There's always one in every crowd. You know the kind that manage to squeeze their entire life story into a public prayer? " God, you know that I just got all A's on my mid-terms and I'm in a really tough relationship... bless the bride and groom... AMEN." Is this hysterical or what!?! I've come up with a few coping mechanisms.
1. Stare at the floor!
2. Do not make eye contact. It's too risky, if you were to glance at anyone who is finding this episode equally funny, it's over.
3. Think of something sad. I know it sounds horrible, but when you're desperate, there are no limits!
4. If you're to the point of tears streaming down your bright red face... simply turn it into a good cry. The person offering the prayer would much prefer bringing you to tears than laughter.
5. Bolt! If all else fails, leave the scene. People can reach their own conclusions.
Comments
Where is Bek? What's up with her? I was so glad to see some comments from her. Tell her hi from me!!
Love you too friend...
Ok so, if at any point reading this comment you snickered or smiled imagine yourself in my predicament... met face to face with "Mitsy" as we called her or better yet "Midieval Times"... I am all too familiar with the forbidden laugh. Lord help me!
How you been Bekka?
Wendy- I'm good! super busy with school, but loving it!
Everyone- I'll get on the blog wagon asap
Did you get your fondue pot back? my brother Kris has it now, sory i didn't get it to you before we moved.
Katie, We miss seeing you guys already. How was the move? Keep us updated. No prob with the fondu pot, we'll get it from Kris.
And go Bek! You already have a group of fans. And if your sis is too busy, come over this weekend :)