Parties? Yup, been to one or two of those. Clubs? Definitely. Know what they are. Beanfeast? Umm, hang on, let me think..nope, I got nuthin’…what the fuck is a beanfeast?? Is it just me? Has anyone heard of a beanfeast? I mean, I get it’s somit do with celebrating beans but this is a new one on me. And what exactly would you cater for a beanfest? I’m thinkin’ beans…whadya reck?
Okay, so this week’s selections were all designed primarily to amuse. Think we have to remind ourselves that however much doom and gloom seems to be dominating our lives we don’t have to succumb to its depressing effects. In fact, it is imperative for our survival and our sanity that we don’t. Yup, I know, easier said than done sometimes, we’re all feelin’ it but we cannot forget to find the funny. Life is ludicrous at the moment so it shouldn’t really be too hard. The professions that meet the most horror on a daily basis have always used a “gallows” humour as a coping mechanism and now so must all of us if we want to get through this.
Danger! Danger! High voltage sausages!
Laughter is still the best medicine around although I should stipulate it will NOT protect you from COVID. All I’m sayin is if we do not retain our sense of humour we will get stuck in the quicksand of misery and possibly go under. If you are now taking vitamin D and ginger to boost your immune system you should also administer a chuckle at least once a day. As the Joker so wisely said (for an insane psychopath): Why so serious?
If you can’t quite muster up the gags yourself we live in a multiverse of meme manufacturers working round the clock to do exactly that. They might seem slight & inappropriate at times but they are, in fact, providing a vital social function so find someone that tickles your funny bone and they will help you through your day. (@lady.like.shiv) is my current go to if you’re lookin’ for one) I will also do my best to swing a bit of comedy your way whenever I can.
I have resorted to humour as a salvation from the abyss my whole life and it has always stood me in good stead. That and obviously copious amounts of intoxicants which will also, as it happens, put a big smile on your face. Do em together and you are laughing..like literally.