It's time like these that people really need a good laugh, and the tiny town of Manzanita, Oregon (pop. 600) has taken up the challenge. Each Thursday at 12:05pm, a few dozen people gather in the town center for a mirth break.
After a quick countdown, the crowd erupts into spontaneous laughter for exactly three minutes. At 12:08pm, a whistle blows, the laughter winds down, and people go back to their daily activities, feeling a little bit better about the world.
Besides the documented health benefits of laughter, it's fun. Have you laughed yet today?
"Have you laughed yet today?"
I have now. Thanks, Gary
Posted by: Gary Petersen | July 10, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Well, just picturing those people together made me laugh! It would be fun to join.
Thanks for the post!
Posted by: Kate | July 10, 2009 at 08:47 AM