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The world of animation has many different niches that can be covered. You will find that for people who are interested in animation Japanese style animation is taking off quite nicely. The influence of this style of animating can be seen in a number of different forms and countries.

While you may not think that this genre of animating can become popular and compete with the well known favorites of Fred Flintstones, Popeye the Sailor and even Transformers then you would be quite wrong.

There are many examples of very popular animation Japanese style cartoons and even movies. These programs will have faithful followers who will love watching how the events on their favorite program progress. One of the interesting things that you will find in these Japanese based animations is that most of the characters don’t look Japanese.

This is not a slight to the culture of Japan as you will find many subtle references to the culture in some of these animation Japanese style shows. There are other animations which feature outer space actions and people who have no connection to us.

While some of the earlier anime series may not be recognizable to the newer generation of anime fans these are ones that have provided the foundations for people loving to watch anime programs. The early anime style programs that you may remember watching are ones like Voltron, the Robotech series, among others.

The newer wave of animation Japanese programs that you will find are ones like Gundum Wing, Sailor Moon, Card Captor Sakura, Princess Tutu, Dragon Ball Z, Earth Defense Family and many others. These programs have spawned a number of DVDs, video games, books and many other products.  Read more...

Everybody loves a clown. A person who knows how to laugh in the midst of various circumstances is more likely to be appreciated by others, compared to the person who always sulks and keeps complaining about the things that happen to him or her. Crowds naturally flock to positive stimuli. If you practice a good, well-timed sense of humor wherever you are, people will eventually gravitate toward you and want to be in your company.

How do you benefit from having a great sense of humor?

First, a sense of humor is a non-intrusive way of introducing yourself to others. Cracking a joke at the start of the conversation often breaks a greater ice barrier than simply saying, “It’s a sunny day, isn’t it?” While most self-help books will tell you that talking about the weather is a good start to a conversation, a sense of humor (coupled with a light joke) will not only get you introduced, it will also make a more positive impression.

Humor is also often regarded as a means of escape from tense situations. If you’ve been poring over a pile of work for the past few hours, you will find that a sense of humor comes in handy and will help you cope better. If you’re working with a group, it can also lighten the atmosphere and even motivate your workmates to do better.

Appreciating the ridiculous is often what makes a tough situation more digestible. If you know how to laugh at the situation and at yourself, the people around you will follow suit. The next thing you know, you’re all getting the job done in a more positive and cheerful way, much to the delight of your boss who will discover that you have actually performed better that way.  Read more...

The best leaders keep the world in perspective. They see the bright side of things. They can find humor in most circumstances. They can laugh at the absurdity life often offers. Humor eases tension and takes the bite out of tough situations.

A sense of humor draws followers to the leader. It helps followers feel safe and energizes and activates their minds. Humor also plays a larger role as an essential element of effective living. Health professionals agree that those with a sense of humor have a greater sense of being and belonging. That feeling gets communicated and creates the rapport that attracts others to the leader. Some people say that humor must be limited within the serious business of work. Yet people laugh most often about the things that are most serious to them. Think of all the jokes you have heard about money, taxes, and even death.

Stay within your style and focus on topics that delight you. This means overcoming the limiting belief that “I’m not funny.” Everyone gets a tickle out of something. For example, bring to mind the somber image of Alan Greenspan. Imagine him saying, “Inflation is what lets you live in a more expensive neighborhood without having to move.” Share what tickles you and let people see your sense of humor. Don’t worry about never getting jokes, not remembering funny stories, or not spinning a good yarn.

You don’t have to tell jokes to demonstrate your sense of humor. You do not have to try to be funny. You do not have to be a great raconteur. Just talk about topics that interest you and reveal your sense of playfulness. I knew a corporate attorney who everyone thought had absolutely no sense of humor. I found out the attorney was an avid Red Sox baseball fan. Since I enjoy baseball too, I asked him about the Red Sox once. He went on for twenty minutes about his love for the team. Several of his comments were about humorous incidents at Red Sox games. I laughed loud and hard at some of his comments.  Read more...

Does a sense of humor make for a more creative mind? Perhaps. There are certainly many creative and intelligent people who also like to have a good laugh. Consider the following two examples.

American physicist Richard Feynman was a joint recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965, for his work on quantum electrodynamics. He is credited with the concept and early exploration of quantum computing. He also had a very well developed sense of humor.

Here is how he is described in Wikipedia: “As well as being an inspirational lecturer, bongo player, notorious practical joker, and decipherer of Maya hieroglyphs, Richard Feynman was regarded as an eccentric and a free spirit. He liked to pursue multiple seemingly independent paths, such as biology, art, percussion, and lock picking.” An unusual character, to say the least.

Another example of the combination of a very creative mind with a sense of humor is found in Albert Einstein. You may have seen one of the more famous photos of him, in which he is sticking his tongue out at the photographer. Einstein was known to be very playful and full of laughter.

But is this just coincidence? We are all a collection of character traits after all. Is it possible that Einstein and Feynman just happen to have a well-developed sense of humor – which had no relation to the creative work which they did? Maybe. But there is a more likely explanation.

Sense Of Humor And Creativity

According to brain researchers, three parts of the brain light up when you laugh at a joke. There is the thinking part that helps you get the joke, the area that controls the movements of your muscles and an emotional area that makes you feel good. What makes something funny isn’t as clearly understood, but humor researcher (what a job!) John Morreall believes laughter is a response to incongruities or stories that disobey conventional expectations.  Read more...

A good sense of humor does a lot of good things for a person. It makes them more likable and increases their attractiveness. Also, people with a sense of humor tend to be very natural at starting and leading a good conversation.

The thing is, it is quite easy to develop a good sense of humor. Each and every one of us can cultivate our inner funniness to a level that people would admire.

Here are some priceless humor tips on how to cultivate yours.

1. Project a light, humorous air. How you view things affects your ability to see humor. View the things happening around you as funny and comical. Find the funny in everything – positive and negative.

2. Get together with people who are fun and humorous. If you are not a naturally humorous person, it helps to see it in action. Hang around with people who are naturally funny and who can easily make people laugh, and you will begin to see how it works. Their wittiness will brush off on you just by being around them.

3. Don’t be afraid to poke fun at yourself. It is o.k. to use yourself as the subject of a joke. Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself. It helps add that light, humorous air to your personality.

4. Read up on funny jokes. Read comic strips in the news paper and jokes in joke books. Take the ones you like or think are funny, and use them as a basis for other jokes. Try to select certain jokes for specific situations. Collecting good jokes is a great way to expand your mind and ability to develop priceless humor.

Humor is wonderful. It leads to happy thoughts, adds spark to relationships, and it can make a miserable person feel better, at least for the moment.  Read more...