Man is almost certainly the only animal that laughs. Alas, it is also true that he doesn't laugh enough. Too often, we remain sunk in the gloom of our own and the world's problems and fail to enjoy the rich absurdity of so much of what's around us. Indeed some people even feel that the only realisitic attitude to life is a sombre and pessimistic one.
Nothing could be further from the truth. While it's time that there's plenty in the world that's hard to stomach, there's a lot that can lighten one's spirits too. Indeed, it's vital to focus on those aspects if one is not to be driven to despair. The Reader's Digest has always recognized this and every issue of the magazine is crammed with short and long items guaranteed to keep depression and doctors away. Its column ""Laughter, the Best Medicine"" both expresses a profound truth and, not surprisingly, is the most popular feature in the magazine. Its popularity clearly disproves the theory that Indians don't have a sense of humour.
In this ribtickling book we've gathered together a collection of jokes that will keep you and the rest of the family chuckling for a long time to come. One tip: don't just enjoy the jokes yourself. Memorize them and try them out on your friends. We guarantee that your popularity will vastly increase!