If you’re a fan of Saturday Night Live you may remember the funny little bits that used to air in between comedy stints in the years 1991 to 1998. The Deep Thoughts segment would come on with zen-type music and viewers were expecting an inspirational moment with a thoughtful quote. Instead, they were presented with a hilarious and slapstick Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey.
Laughter is sometimes the best medicine and laughing regularly can help keep our minds off of things, provide health benefits, and even relax us to help us to sleep better.
Who Is Jack Handey
Contrary to popular belief, Jack Handey is an actual guy. He is a writer and comedian and spent several years as a staff writer for Saturday Night Live. He wrote the famous Deep Thoughts segments that he put into a book, Deep Thoughts.
10 Most Amazing Deep Thoughts
Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey is a book that holds some of the funniest and most absurd segments from the Saturday Night Live years. Here are some of the most memorable ones:
Why Is Laughter so Important?
Laughter is proven to have positive health benefits. It reduces stress, and we all know that a stress-free mind helps keep our body healthy.
Laughing regularly can:
Laughter can also ward off conditions like depression which can possibly lead to sleep deprivation. Being sleep deprived stops us from living productive and positive lives.
Sometimes making fun at life and taking ourselves not too seriously can help make us feel better. Sharing jokes and humor can strengthen bonds between people and help provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Reading a few funny jokes before bedtime can help us unwind and make us feel more relaxed. When our mind is not running all the day’s problems and tomorrows to-do list it’s easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.
