Internet Laughs

A number of the books we read in class talked about how people usually don't laugh alone.  I have to disagree.  I often laugh alone, especially when I watch funny videos.  Whenever I need a feel stressed or just need a study break, I'll often go watch some funny videos on Youtube.  This would fit into Release Theory.  If I find a video I think is really funny or one that I feel like one of my friends will particularly enjoy, I'll often send it to them.  Barats and Bereta are two guys that have made a bunch of funny videos.  I thought that this video, called Hypnosis was quite clever.

This video is filled with our favorite class term...you guessed it...cognitive shift.  We don't expect Joe to get on his hands and knees and bark like a dog just because Luke says the word.  The video would already be funny if Joe were the only one hypnotized, but then we find out that Joe hypnotized Luke as well.  Then there is also fact that they both have been hypnotized for a year and are just now figuring that out, and then they go into a chain reaction of "triggering" each other.  It is also funny to see what each of the guys chose to hypnotize the other to do.  The best is the ending when their friend says the phrase that brings them both back to consciousness after he stops trying to come up with it, and both of them are left in a confused state, just as Joe predicted.  I hope this video gives you a small break for a laugh or two amidst all of the studying for finals.  Have a great day! 

Well That's Embarrassing

It was bound to happen eventually.
Last night I was walking back to Milton from Union Grounds, after a Red Bull run in preparation for finals week.  Somehow my flipflop caught on the bottom step and yanked my foot back, but my body kept propelling forward.  My Red Bull cans went flying as I landed on the steps.  After a few seconds of me lying there, realizing what had just happened and thinking "well this is embarrassing," I crawled to my feet, retrieved my shoe, and collected my cans that were still rolling down the stairs.  I then went up the rest of the steps, trying to retain what little bit of dignity I had left by not limping.  

Anyone who witnessed my fall probably chuckled to themselves.  I can't tell you how many saw me fall because I purposely didn't turn around.  In accordance with the superiority theory, they were probably quite glad they weren't the one lying on the steps as cans clanged on the ground.  I know I personally thought the situation was pretty funny.  I smiled to myself, but avoided looking like a crazy person by cracking up laughing there all alone.  The situation wasn't all too bad, but I did wish I had a friend there to laugh with me.  I feel like things like this are less awkward if you have someone you can laugh about it with, rather than just the silent stares of strangers to deal with.  When I reached the room I told my friends about my little ordeal and we all had a good laugh.  If nothing else, perhaps I at least added a little entertainment to someone's evening.