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Get ready to crack some jokes and have a good laugh on National Tell A Joke Day on August 16! This special day was first celebrated in 2002, and it's the perfect opportunity to show off your best humor skills. Whether you're telling corny puns or hilarious one-liners, there's no better way to spread joy than by sharing a few laughs with friends and family.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Tell A Joke Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural National Tell A Joke Day is celebrated, encouraging people to spread joy and laughter through comedy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Social Media Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>As social media platforms like Facebook gained prominence, National Tell A Joke Day gained visibility with users sharing jokes online.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebrity Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Celebrities including comedians start acknowledging the day, sharing jokes and promoting the art of humor.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Reach</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Tell A Joke Day gained international popularity with people around the world joining in to share jokes and humor online.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19's Impact</div><div class='timeline-text'>As multiple lockdowns are imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the holiday becomes a means of spreading joy and easing stress for people at home.</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'>Gather friends and family</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends and family to join you for a night of laughter. Have everyone bring their favorite joke to share!</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'>Host a comedy show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set up a mini comedy show in your living room and invite your guests to take turns telling jokes. You can even have prizes for the best jokes.</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'>Watch stand up specials</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Browse through Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime and enjoy some classic stand up comedy specials from your favorite comedians.</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'>Make a joke book</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a compilation of your family's favorite jokes, one liners, and puns and turn it into an adorable homemade joke book that you can give away as gifts.</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 online</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share your favorite jokes on social media using the hashtag #NationalTellAJokeDay. Who knows, maybe your joke will be featured on someone else's profile!</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'>Jokes are a great way to connect</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sharing jokes is a simple and fun way to bring people together. Whether it's a group of friends or a room full of strangers, sharing laughs over a good joke will break the ice and create an atmosphere of camaraderie and connection. Plus, it's a great way to bond with those around you!</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 perfect for any occasion</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter what the situation is, there's always room for a good joke. Whether you're at work during lunch, at home with your family on the weekend or even out on a date, cracking a funny joke or two is sure to lighten the mood and keep everyone in high spirits.</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 make life more enjoyable</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>We all know that life can be difficult sometimes, so why not take time out of your day to crack some jokes? Not only can it help raise your spirits when things get tough, but it can also help put things into perspective and give you a much needed dose of humor and joy.</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'>Jokes are Ancient</h3><p class='facts-content'>The oldest recorded joke dates back to 1900 BC. It’s an ancient Sumerian proverb from Babylon, and yes, it's a toilet humor joke: "Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap."</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'>Laughter is Physically Healing</h3><p class='facts-content'>Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals. This promotes 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'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Comedy has Varying Styles Around the World</h3><p class='facts-content'>Humor isn't universal and often relies on cultural context. For example, self-deprecating humor is appreciated in British culture, while in Japan, a form of comedy called “Manzai” is popular, where two performers engage in rapid-fire banter.</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'>Stand-Up Comedy is A Relatively New Form of Entertainment </h3><p class='facts-content'>Stand-up comedy as we know it didn't become popular until the 1950s and 1960s, when comedians like Lenny Bruce and Bob Newhart began performing.</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'>Wordplay is the Most Common Type of Joke</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to a study by Richard Wiseman, the most popular type of joke worldwide is the play on words. So your puns are not only appreciated, but universally recognized!</p></div></div>
National Tell A Joke Day is celebrated on August 16 every year. In 2024 National Tell A Joke Day will occur on a Friday.
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