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Get ready to laugh out loud on International Joke Day on July 1! This day of celebration was created in the late 1990s as a way to recognize and honor the art of telling jokes. It's also an opportunity to appreciate comedians all over the world who make us smile, chuckle, and guffaw with their sense of humor. So grab your friends and get ready for some good-natured fun!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1850s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Printed Jokes</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1850s, joke books and humorous almanacs became widely popular, propagating the art of telling jokes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Vaudeville Humor</div><div class='timeline-text'>The vaudeville theater circuit, popular during the 1900s, helped spread humorous performances and jokes across North America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stand-Up Comedy Emerges</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1950s marks the beginning of modern stand-up comedy in the United States, opening a new avenue for joke-telling.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World's first Comedy Club</div><div class='timeline-text'>The world's first comedy club, The Comedy Store, opens in Los Angeles, creating a dedicated platform for comedic performances and jokes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Comedy Central Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>The launch of Comedy Central in the late 1980s accelerated the consumption of comedy and live joke-telling on television.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Joke Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>International Joke Day, a global day for celebrating jokes and laughter, was instituted and has been celebrated every July 1 since.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Tell some jokes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get together with friends and family and share some of your favorite jokes. Nothing brings people together like laughter, so crack a few jokes and let the good times roll.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a comedy special</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Binge watch a stand up comedy special or movie marathon! You can even turn it into a party and have friends over to watch along with you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write your own jokes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to get creative and write your own jokes. See how funny you can be and challenge yourself to come up with something original.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a comedy club</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use International Joke Day as an excuse to visit your local comedy club. Get out there and experience the atmosphere of a live comedy show.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share some puns</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>For those who prefer slightly more subtle humor, share some puns with your friends online. It's sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Laughter is good for the soul</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Studies have shown that laughter is a powerful form of stress relief that can help you relax and feel better. Whether you're telling a joke or listening to one, it's always a great way to get your mind off of whatever worries you may have and just enjoy the moment!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Jokes are fun & lighthearted</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Nothing beats the feeling of joy that comes with hearing a really good joke. Even if you don't think it's funny, it's hard not to smile when someone makes everyone else laugh. Plus, jokes make for great conversation starters when talking to new people. They put everyone at ease and show that you don't take yourself too seriously!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Jokes have social value</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Humor has been an important part of storytelling since ancient times. Jokes often serve as a tool for teaching moral lessons and pointing out hypocrisies in society. So next time you come across an amusing pun or lighthearted quip, take a moment to appreciate its social relevance and recognize its power!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>International Joke Day has Unclear Origins</h3><p class='facts-content'>International Joke Day appears to have been first celebrated in the early 1990s, but the actual founder remains a mystery. It encourages a global celebration of humor and laughter.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sarcasm is Considered the Highest Form of Wit</h3><p class='facts-content'>While humor can take many forms, sarcasm is often considered the highest form of wit. However, it requires precise timing, sound knowledge of the recipient's sensitivities, and good judgment.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter Triggers Endorphins Release</h3><p class='facts-content'>Laughter, prompted by a good joke, triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals that promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Types of Jokes Varied Across Cultures</h3><p class='facts-content'>Jokes can greatly vary from culture to culture, reflecting societal values, conflicts, and history. Understanding humor from different cultures can offer in-depth insights into those societies.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Puns, a Language Phenomenon</h3><p class='facts-content'>Puns, a type of word play, are found in languages around the world. They rely on multiple meanings of a word, or the similar sound of different words for their effect.</p></div></div>
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