International Joke Day 2023: History, Significance And All That You Need To Know

International Joke Day was created by American novelist Wayne Reinagel to market his joke books. This day is celebrated on July 1 every year.

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New Delhi: Every year on July 1, International Joke Day is celebrated around the world to share a laugh and bring a smile to someone else's face. There is a saying that 'laughter is the best medicine', and a lot of people would agree with this! After all, there are a plethora of health benefits connected with laughter. Additionally, laughter brings individuals together in a way that causes positive emotional and physical changes in the body.

International Joke Day 2023: History

The origins of International Joke Day can be traced back to the 1990s when American novelist Wayne Reinagel created the holiday to market his joke books, the first of which was 250 Funniest Office Jokes, Memos & Cartoon Pinups. This day was first observed in the United States, but it was gradually adopted by other countries worldwide.

International Joke Day 2023: Significance

Every year, International Joke Day is observed to share laughter and smiles with those we care about. Many researchers say that humour aids people in preserving their psychological and physical well-being. It aids in stress management and has other social benefits.

International Joke Day 2023: Quotes

Here are some quotes that you can share with your friends and family to celebrate this day.

"There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour." ― Charles Dickens

"I don’t mind making jokes, but I don’t want to look like one." ― Marilyn Monroe

"Most jokes state a bitter truth." ― Larry Gelbart

"Everyone has a sense of humour. If you don’t laugh at jokes, you probably laugh at opinions." ― Criss Jami

"People confuse the subject of the joke with the target of the joke, and they’re very rarely the same." ― Ricky Gervais

"A joke is an epigram on the death of a feeling."― Friedrich Nietzsche

"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ― Charlie Chaplin