People are so quick to jump to conclusions when around someone who jokes "too much". More often than not, the usual popular opinion of the small-minded believe that the use of humor is really just a defense mechanism to hide one's real self. Well, the unpopular opinion of the probably 4% in the world: I don't think that is entirely true.
It drives me insane how someone can be viewed as damaged or fearful to express their true self all because they're actually being themselves. Sure, some people have insecurities they cover up with humor, and other people use harsh sarcasm, but did you ever think that there may be some people with just a positive outlook on life?
I couldn't tell you how many times I've been asked, "Do you ever take anything seriously?" or "Everything is a joke to you, isn't it?". I am so tired of hearing this. What's wrong with a bit of humor to shed some light sometimes? We all go through something tough in our lives so why not laugh through that pain?
That's how we move forward in the midst of our situations. We accept the present. And while we do it, we make connections between ideas to make a laughable point. What's the harm in that? People that joke all the time should not always be assumed as ingenuine, insensitive, or "hiding" behind their humor. For some, that's naturally who they are as individuals; It's not an act.
Why is there such a negative stigma behind sarcasm and a lot of humor? I've met people who joke around a lot and are innocently sarcastic who can also hold real and authentic conversations.
Ugh if we take everything too seriously, we will lose sight of our happiness, and live a dull life of emptiness.
So lighten up, people, and watch some Kevin Hart.
