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— Dad, why do adults like to exercise in bed?
The scene could have ended there, but that was without counting on his father’s impromptu response. Trying to keep the mood light, he simply replied that these exercises made adults happy. But Dave, always eager to understand, didn’t stop there.
Humor arises from the unexpected
Just when the father thought he had escaped a too delicate discussion, Dave followed up with another disconcerting question:
— But then, why is neighbor Sally exercising with you?
This sentence echoed like a clap of thunder through the house. Mom, who had been busy in the kitchen until then, suddenly appeared, spoon in hand, ready to demand accountability. This moment, although exaggerated, perfectly illustrates how children, without malice, can create hilarious and unexpected situations.
Laughter, a secret weapon against stress
What can we learn from this amusing anecdote? While it may seem like something straight out of a comedy, it reminds us how much laughter is a real antidote to stress. According to scientific studies, laughing promotes the production of endorphins, the happy hormones. And as the saying goes, “It’s better to laugh than to cry.”
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