Laughter seems like one of those unattainable adulting goals if Internet searches are anything to go by. As soon as you type ‘how to l…’, how to laugh appears on autocomplete, right after how to lose weight, how to love and how to launch a company. LOL, JK. Even if deep belly laughter (the ROFLMAO kind) isn’t one of the biggest spiritual quests of this generation, it needs to be. We are, after all, living in a world where people don’t exactly roll on the floor anymore, and have developed a digital language of laughter instead.

Literally laughing out loud has its perks. It decreases stress hormones, releases feel-good chemicals, burns calories and provides a vigorous workout for your stomach. There can’t be a stronger case for making laughter a part of your daily routine. So, with all the stresses of modern life, how can the digital generation get its recommended dose of laughter? Read on to know how to laugh IRL:

You are not too cool for funny animal/baby/baby animal videos

All babies are clumsy, innocent and cute, and pets are often stunningly human-like. There’s a reason why these videos are often the most viral, they make for a ROFL-worthy watch (for real). In addition, you also get to share in the joy of pet owners and new parents around the world. It’s safe to say cat videos and its ilk are never getting old, so swallow your pride and click on the link that your friend sent you.

Open yourself up to the world of Internet Humour™

Since its advent, the Internet has given us an all-new brand of humour. It’s equal parts dark, self-deprecating, sarcastic, woke and extremely relatable. And you have a range of formats to choose from – basic memes, on-point GIFs, webcomics and experimental humour websites. It’s an all-encompassing world – there’s a GIF or a meme for every mood, reaction and feeling possible.

Binge watch funny sitcoms 

Sitcoms, or situational comedies, have the winning formula for laughter. Lovable characters? Check. Absurd humour? Check. Guaranteed laughter? Check. Some sitcoms have become so popular that they have gone on to become contemporary classics.

You can schedule binge-laugh sessions into your day by tuning into Zee Café. Whether you’re in the mood for socially awkward nerd humour (Big Bang Theory S11&12), dysfunctional family antics (The Middle S8&9) or platonic roommate comedy (Will and Grace S1-8), Zee Café has a show for you.

In fact, this World Laughter Day, you can binge watch Season 6 of Everybody Loves Raymond, a modern TV classic that spawned several spin-offs and inspired many more shows. It is as deep as it is funny and combines well-written characters with a great cast to deliver some seriously LOL moments. For a well-spent World Laughter Day, tune into Zee Café on May 5. To learn more about Zee Café’s line-up of shows, click here.

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