"Laughter no more evolved to make us feel good or improve our health than walking evolved to promote cardiovascular fitness."
Provine, Robert R. (2000), Laughter: A Scientific Investigation, pgs. 189-190.
Speaking from experience, humor can be a welcome distraction from pain and discomfort, even if only momentarily. It's an opportunity to recharge, to step-back and consider other variables that might not have been evaluated given the intense focus needed to manage the pain and still "function". For example, a pair of one-hour shoes can last 3-hours when you find the "perfect" dress you just so happen to need for a dinner party.
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