Drops in a Puddle

January 18, 2013

"30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS"  Prompt for January 18th, 2013: What does humor mean to YOU? What tickles YOUR funny bone? Is there anything you laugh at that others don't?
Now, this is a tough one. Humor means a variety of things at different times to me. If I'm particularly sleepy, I sometimes erupt in giggles at the most mundane things. In that regard, I would have to say yes, I do laugh at some things that others don't.

Humor means lots of things to me: a funny movie, a good joke, an embarrassing situation after-the-fact, a childish prank played on a friend, some cute things that kids say, the act of a good stand-up comedian, seeing my cats do crazy things...I could go on with this list for hours.

What tickles my funny bone is also dependent on my mood. If I'm in a playful mood, I'm easily amused. If I'm feeling down, it takes a lot to make me laugh.

I guess I'm sort of going to cop out on this one and end with a quote made famous by a US Supreme Court Justice: "I know it when I see it."

"Blogging Circle of Friends Prompt Forum"  January 18, 2013: Are you more likely to tell it like it is, or to hold your tongue?
It's according to the situation. If I'm not likely to seriously hurt or offend anyone, I'll most definitely tell it like it is. If it's a matter I'm very passionate about, I'll tell it like it is. And, regardless of what I said above, if I'm pushed past a certain point, I'll tell it like it is.

Over the years, as I've said before, I've learned to choose my battles. Most of the time, I'm willing to hold my tongue if I know beforehand that there's nothing I can accomplish by telling it like it is. I am somewhat opinionated, but I'm always willing to try to see things from the perspective of the other side.

So, I guess my ultimate answer to this question is that it's according to the situation.