DOTD For Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Today's A Day To Celebrate Laughter, With a Drink!
Today’s DOTD - Drink Of The Day - is a Simple Laughing Gas Cocktail & Mocktail inspired by International Moment of Laughter Day!
The history of International Moment of Laughter Day dates back to 1997 when a humor consultant and psychologist, Izzy Gesell, invited the whole world to join in this day and do some fun activities to encourage everyone to laugh. According to Gesell, laughing is as essential as breathing. “Laughter comes right after breathing as just about the healthiest thing you can do,” he says. The purpose behind this day is to motivate people to find positivity in life. And given all of what we have to deal with i the news these days, Americans need laughter now more than ever.
Laughter, often described as the best medicine, positively affects our health. International Moment of Laughter Day was initiated to improve our perspectives. Laughing has proven beneficial to combat anxiety too. As the holiday’s originator himself said, “It relieves stress, instills optimism, raises self-confidence, defuses resistance to change, and enhances all your relationships.”
His point was proven when cardiologist Dr. Michael Miller and his colleagues at the University of Maryland conducted a research study in 2005, which found that people who watched comedy movies had increased blood flow and those who watched sad movies suffered from restricted blood flow. Laughter also causes a decrease in the production of stress hormones and as a result, helps relieve anxiety.
INTERNATIONAL MOMENT OF LAUGHTER DAY FAQS
What are some benefits of laughter?
There are so many. Laughing improves the immune system, helps to overcome stressful situations and anxiety, stimulates the heart, provides exercise for the lungs, and the list goes on.
Can you lose weight by laughing?
If you laugh for 10 to 15 minutes, you can actually burn up to 40 calories, which is enough to lose three to four pounds over a year. Therefore, it cannot be relied on entirely for weight loss but it can help a little.
How many years can laughing add to your life?
A Norwegian study revealed that laughing can add up to eight years to your life. It increases the chance of survival by 30%. Plus, Carol Burnett, Jody’s mom & one of the most legendary comedians ever is 92. So we highly recommend laughing for longevity.
HOW TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL MOMENT OF LAUGHTER DAY
Laugh out loud
There’s no better way to celebrate than laughing out loud for no reason at all. Can’t find a reason to? That’s okay, simply go to a store and look at some funny greeting cards or watch a comedy movie and you’ll probably burst into laughter in no time.
Spread laughter
Find your own way to make someone laugh. It’s always rewarding to put a big smile on someone’s face. You can make someone laugh by sharing a funny incident or maybe a few good jokes.
Create awareness
Create awareness about International Moment of Laughter Day by sharing about it on social media. Share your favorite jokes and comedy shows on social media. Make people aware of the benefits of laughter. One of our favorite clips that always makes people laugh is the legendary “Elephant Story” from Tim Conway. (see above)
However you choose to celebrate today, we hope that a good drink is part of it - and we suggest today’s Drink Of The Day, a Simple Laughing Gas Cocktail & Mocktail.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’re going to need for this drink:
