Why do we have laughing fits

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I think tomorrow's wonder is about some sort of sport. Wonderopolis Mar 19, Hi, Nicole! Thanks for sharing your prediction. You were so close! Oct 2, Thanks for sharing a laugh with us! Donavin Jackson Aug 26, That video was hilarious i was laughing the whole time when i was watching it. I really liked the video. Wonderopolis Aug 26, Aunima Dec 13, Wonderopolis Dec 13, All sorts of things made them giggle Aunima!

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Word Match Congratulations! Share results. Play Again Quit. Next Question. See your results. Share Results. Retake The Quiz. Be the first to know! Share with the World Tell everybody about Wonderopolis and its wonders. Share Wonderopolis. Add widget. You Got It! There are a number of other specific conditions that may also be associated with abnormal brain wiring. Gelotophobia is an intense fear of being laughed at. Gelotophilia , on the other hand, is the enjoyment of being laughed at.

The related condition katagelasticism , meanwhile, is the joy of laughing at others. Gelotophobia, in particular, can develop into an extreme, joy-sapping anxiety that ranges from social ineptness to severe depression.

It may induce vigilant environmental monitoring for any signs of ridicule. This abnormal fear of being mocked may arise from negative early life experiences of being teased, mocked or laughed at.

Imaging data show that gelotophobia is associated with poor connectivity between frontal and medial temporal brain areas , networks responsible for monitoring and processing emotional stimuli. We also know that frontal brain circuits enable us to interpret the literal meaning of language in a social and emotional context. This helps us appreciate subtle humour like sarcasm. Interestingly, this ability is often lost after frontal brain injury , or in conditions associated with frontal dysfunction, for example autism.

Despite the dark side of laughter, there is no denying that laughter generally induces warm fuzzy feelings. We know that laughing enhances cardiovascular function, fortifying our immune and endocrine systems. Indeed, our brains seem particularly affected by emotionally rewarding and authentic happy signals. This might help explain why laughter therapy has been shown to have potent effects. These include muscle workout, improved respiration, decreased stress and anxiety and improved mood and resilience.