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How’s the start of the new year treating you, pandas? We hope you’re doing great! But if you’re feeling a bit sluggish after all the festivities, don’t worry—that’s perfectly understandable. To help shake off those January blues, we’ve rounded up some hilarious tweets that people posted throughout December. They may not be vitamin D, but they’ll definitely bring a good laugh. Scroll down to enjoy them and upvote your favorites!

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    While most people can appreciate a good joke, some are naturally better at delivering them than others. And those with a knack for humor often enjoy plenty of social perks—they can appear more attractive, competent, and confident, and even have the potential to become stronger leaders. It’s clearly a valuable skill, but can it be taught?

    The answer is yes, you can learn to be funny, or funnier. In fact, it’s less about learning to be funny and more about rediscovering your natural humor. That’s because as many of us step into adulthood—around the age of 23—we tend to lose it. According to a 2013 Gallup survey of 1.4 million people across 166 countries, that’s when our frequency of laughing or smiling each day takes a noticeable dive.

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my pet hates: people standing in line for security, but waiting until they get to the front of the queue before considering what they need to do to get through.

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    That decline, often called the “humor cliff,” is explored by behavioral science professor Jennifer Aaker and leadership coach Naomi Bagdonas in their book Humor, Seriously. As they explain, the drop is likely tied to work and the demands of adulthood.

    “We grow up, enter the workforce, and suddenly become ‘serious and important people,’ trading laughter for ties and pantsuits,” the authors write. “Before long, we lose levity entirely in a sea of bottom lines, slide decks, and mind-numbing conference calls.”

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CTRL+Shift+T is your friend. I don't ask why you have it for two years, my job is fixing problems, not fixing disorganized people :D

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    This makes sense when you consider how carefree and happy-go-lucky we are as children, and as we grow older, that lightheartedness becomes a luxury many can’t afford. The average 4-year-old, Aaker and Bagdonas write, laughs around 300 times a day. Meanwhile, the average 40-year-old would need about two and a half months to reach that many chuckles.

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    But of course, with enough practice, we can learn to let go again and become funnier. Comedian and founder of Copy POP, Jill Pavlov, believes it’s entirely possible. “Everyone has a secret funny bone hidden inside them!” she told Bored Panda. “Start with funny things you hear or see. What made you laugh about it? How can you relay that to others? Then look inward—what about yourself can you poke a little fun at?”

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    “Some of the best comedy comes from comparisons and metaphors,” Pavlov explains. “For example, if you were going to roast your love life, try filling in this sentence: ‘My love life is like ________ because _______.’ You could say something like, ‘My love life is like Blockbuster—closed for business.’”

    “Keep experimenting! Try your material on close friends. If they laugh, you’re golden. If they just blink at you, congratulations—you’ve identified what not to do. Remember, even if you bomb, you’re still funnier than someone who never tries.”

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    except on bored panda where having a disability means you now have to pay for dark mode. really great work guys, i mean isn't it everybody with sight problems dream to have to pay for something everybody else gets free. thanks guys, it really makes us feel part of the world when we get treated differently. i'm pretty sure if it wasn't an online business this would be a crime in most countries

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the very old one: "What's the matter, dear, you've hardly touched your sweets tonight" "Oh, I'm sorry my Sweet"

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And why are all the bath tubs going away?????!!!!!????? I travel a lot and I am seeing a trend that whether I am in a hotel or an air AIRBNB, most baths have been converted into all showers. UGGG!! I have joint issues and love to soak in a tub, so now I have to vigilant when I book a room. Just nonsense!!

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    Rali Meyer
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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My doc once lectured me how fit some of his 60-year old patients are. Well, I am 40, plenty of time to catch up

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband buys all my Christmas presents from Walgreens every year. And I get all of his at dollar stores. A few years ago we moved to an area that has no Walgreens so I assumed he'd just go to CVS. Nope. Drove an hour to a Walgreens. It's our tradition and I LOVE it.

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, when I was in the military there was an expression someone was "UN-hot" as in when you are deployed on UN-missions there was not much to compete with.

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate to break it to you, but a LOT of fitness regimens come out of combat training (and are very effective). And much of it can be soothing, as well

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They say our dreams are the gateway to what is to happen - but I keep having dreams of lobsters appearing everywhere in the flat - under the duvet, in the bath, in the cabinet underneath the TV, so I don't really feel comfortable with what's in store for me....

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    2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should change completely every few days. A shower every now and again helps as well.

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get weird cravings for things like bean sprouts or lettuce when I'm drunk (as well as hot chips)

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I rarely get the chance to wear anything other than my work uniform these days, you bet I'm going to dress up when I get the chance! I have been making the most of my time off this week and wearing a nice outfit every day, including not wearing the same skirt two days in a row. I haven't even been going out, and done washing sooner than usual, but has been good for my mental health.

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really want to be THAT FRIEND who UNPLUGS HIS LIFE SUPPORT even though the doctors say he will recover

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom passed away in September and my dad still signed everything from both of them. I hope he does that forever.

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad had a small pre-lit tree that he would pull out and plug in while we did presents with him christmas eve and then it went right back into the closet. Thing got about an hour of use per year LOL

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True story: On state TV, on Christmas, Vladimir Putin boasted of having shot down and killed Santa Claus whom he called a "Western invader."

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was once in a bar with a friend at closing time. We were the only ones in there. The bartender told us he was going home and we could stay if we wanted to. Then he left with us still sitting at the bar.

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The older I get, the more I understand the Grinch and how the Who's are just selfish and annoying (like the Munchkins in Oz).

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my oldest was about 5, they insisted on putting out pretzels and water because Santa must be sick of cookies and milk.

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That time my mum took my sister's Ritalin to keep her awake to study, but it didn't do anything but calm her down and we still didn't realise she had ADHD!

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