Thursday, July 9, 2009

How to Know If You're Dumb and How to Deal With It

Many people have an ability to embrace common sense and have a higher intelligence than most. There are those among us though that are not so bright. There area few signs of how to know if you're dumb. Most of them are obvious, unless you're completely stupid.

The first sign would be if you like to stand out in traffic because you think its fun to watch the cars go by. This is fine if you're a two year old but if you're an adult this is a serious issue. Being an adult and standing out in the road is a serious issue. In most cases you will be arrested and or escorted to a hospital for a mental evaluation.

Another instance of being completely stupid might be trying to drink gasoline because you think its fun, then trying to light a match. As you can guess this will turn you into a human torch. No not the superhero. This will in most cases get you killed.

Another instance of being completely dumb is eating things off the ground. Eating strange things of the ground can have undesired effects such as intestinal blockages, stomach damage, diseases, and other things. Not to mention it can cause you to choke to death if it gets stuck in your throat.

Regardless of whatever it is you do during your day if you aren't as smart as everyone else it's advisable to have supervision. Adult supervision from someone who is not dumb can help keep you alive. Especially if you're one of those that can't change their own diapers. Not that it's your fault you're dumb, it's the power lines you grew up under.

In closing there are multiple ways on how to know if you are dumb. You of course may not realize it because you're dumb. But this isn't the point with everyone else. Believe me if they see you acting stupid they will watch out for you.

Get help to stop being dumb and discover that you can stop feeling stupid so often!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Why Comedy Works

Comedy works because it can heal us emotionally. Think about how you feel after experiencing an episode of gut wrenching laughter. Perhaps you've watched a funny movie or maybe you've attended a professional comedy show. Do you feel cleansed, renewed, and energized? If so, chances are that you've had a cathartic experience. According to Wikipedia, catharsis refers to a sudden emotional climax that evokes feelings of great laughter or any other extreme change in emotion, resulting in restoration, renewal and revitalization in members of the audience. These intense feelings of euphoria and good humor can last for up to 45 minutes afterward. The long term emotional benefits of laughter include a decrease in stress levels and a more relaxed attitude. Maybe if you laugh more frequently, you'll find yourself cursing your boss under your breath less often and perhaps you'll even altogether stop flipping the bird to all the other drivers on the freeway.

According to a study done at Texas A& M, comedy works because it makes us more hopeful. Scientists showed half of the test subjects a funny video; the other half of the participants viewed nothing. Participants who watched the laughter invoking video scored higher on a survey of hopefulness than their non-laughing counterparts. Laugh more and you'll experience more hopefulness and with the often depressing affairs of the world today who couldn't use a little more hope in their daily lives?

Comedy works because it holds the power to heal our bodies. Laughter may provide emotional strength and endurance to people struggling with hardships. A friend of mine, whom I'll call Chrissy, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Instead of becoming depressed, Chrissy was determined to use humor to deal with her illness. She donned a purple wig and laughed at every opportunity. Chrissy chuckled with friends, watched funny movies, and went to professional comedy presentations. Today, after a long and hard battle, she is cancer free. According to a study at the University of Maryland, people with heart disease are 40% less likely to laugh compared to people the same age with no heart disease. Laughing can prevent high blood pressure, strokes, arthritis, heart disease and ulcers. Laughter truly can be the best medicine.

Comedy works because it reduces stress and keeps sickness at bay. Laughing has been proven to strengthen the immune system making it easier for our bodies to fight nasty infections and viruses. Humor can also trigger the release of endorphins, a feel-good chemical our bodies produce. These endorphins make us feel happy and stress-free.

Comedy really does work. Get out there and laugh loud and often! Your spirit, your heart and your health just may depend upon a daily dose of laughter.

Randy Cabral has been dazzling audiences worldwide for the past 15 years with his interactive blend of fast-paced and flexible humor. In fact, you may recognize him from his recent 2008 appearance on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Randy Cabral's passion for comedic entertainment made its debut in his college years, when he performed over 5000 shows at Walt Disney World.

After graduating college cum laude with a degree in psychology, Randy pursued his calling by performing all over the world, including Japan, Europe and throughout North America.

Randy has been featured in over four thousand shows at Walt Disney World, has performed for some of the world's leading corporations, including AT&T, Sony, Glaxo Smith Klein, and Hewlett Packard, and has graced the stage at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood.

You can hire Randy Cabral for your next corporate event or party at Randy Juggler.