why dont the american people strive to put more laughter in their life?

Question

lessen the debates, increase happiness! geez louise!
have people forgotten how to laugh or what?
it is an enjoyable experience!

notice where i put "american"...
i am german and in germany people are so much more laid back.

Answer 1

I have to agree with you. I see some of the posters on here in the political section and listen to them on the radio. They are so damn serious. Then they wonder why they must get prescriptions for Xanex and Paxil. I know in Europe people have a more laid back view of life. The same in South America. I think healthcare costs would go down here if many people wouldn't be so serious all the time.

Answer 2

I make it a point to try to laugh all day long. Keeps me thin! HAAAHA!! See!

But probably because they are too busy chasing rainbows! ;-)

EDIT: notice where i put "american"...
i am german and in germany people are so much more laid back.

You wanna know what is funny, I'm an American and I think the same thing about German's! HAHAHA! I don't know too many people that are as laid back as I am, and I have been told that often, maybe I should visit Germany.

There are stereotypes that span across the globe... but I have found all different types of Americans, just like you probably have all different types of Germans. The way we are taught about Germany, (I didn't even know about a place called Almania until I befriended a Jordinian...) great scientists and great cars... but kinda uptight and intollerant about that Jew thing... almost took over the civilized world... we just don't associate that with laid back from this perspective! I'm not saying you aren't... we would probably get along great on an individual level. Just trying to show you how similar we really are; and how similar our perceptions are in their inaccuracy.

I'm also in California, and have met a ton of good peeps from all across the country here! (Mixed in with the stereotypical commercial idiots of course. They do exist! But lots of Americans love to laugh and don't fit the world's stereotypes.)

Answer 3

With all due respect, I don't think you've been in the US. Americans have a blast.

We buy more "toys" per capita than anyone else - Electronics, Cars, Gaming, etc.

We have more professional sports teams than anyone else, and definitely a larger variety.

We consume more electricity, gas, and food per person than anyone. Not necessarily a proud statement, but we're not just using that stuff at work!

When I was in Germany, I saw a great deal of American entertainment imported - TV shows in particular. If we aren't entertaining ourselves, then why is our entertainment imported by other countries?

Come on out to California, and learn how to surf, roast marshmallows at the beach, and roller skate Santa Monica. You can drive the coast in a convertible Mustang, and eat burritos while you watch the sun set. When you return to Germany, You'll have a smile on your face so big, your friends will have you committed for being unnaturally happy.

Answer 4

Unfortunately they are obsessed and worry about other everything that they forgot to laugh...
Joke.
Wife sits for 4 hours looking at her marriage certificate.
Husband asks "what are u doing?"
She replies: "I’m looking for the fffffn expiration date!!!!!!!

Old man and Jewelry
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Another joke.

An older, haired man walked into a jewelry store one Friday evening with a beautiful young gal at his side. He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his girlfriend.

The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring and showed it to him. The old man said, "I don't think you understand, I want something very special."

At that statement, the jeweler went to his special stock and brought another ring over. "Here's a stunning ring at only $40,000," the jeweler said. The young lady's eyes sparkled and her whole body trembled with excitement. The old man seeing this said, "We'll take it."

The jeweler asked how payment would be made and the old man stated, by check. " I know you need to make sure my check is good, so I'll write it now and you can call the bank Monday to verify the funds and I'll pick the ring up Monday afternoon," he said.

Monday morning, a very teed-off jeweler phoned the old man. "There's no money in that account."

"I know", said the old man, "but can you imagine the weekend I had?"

Answer 5

They work too hard, have too many worries (healthcare, debts, mortgages) and never take vacations longer than 3 days. They think this is life and they don't know there is a whole world outside where people really enjoying life. Look up 'Joie de vivre', there's not even an American expression for it!

Answer 6

All the effort is put into making bad comedy shows and then there's nothing left for real life.
The Germans? I sit in a German bar once a week and people rarely laugh. In factthe Germans are famous for not laughing.

Answer 7

haha,no wonder!....me nd my frenz try our hardest EVERYDAY 2 make each other laff...actualli,there's not much of a struggle,we're all naturally funny ppl :D so while im in school,i have no prob. tryin 2 getta laff 4 the day. in fact,after my FIRST class,im alreadi tired frm laffing so much :]

Answer 8

Huh? We probably enjoy life and laugh more than any other nation on earth.

Answer 9

because my fellow countrymen are far to busy "getting ahead" and deciding "what's right" and worrying about crime and terrorists and buying the bullpookie the media and politicians are putting out to find joy and happiness in simple things and let the fear mongers go.

Answer 10

i agree with the 1st poster, u haven't met many people in other countries obviously.