Laugh out loud Quote by Laurell K. Hamilton
““He pulled up a chair and sat down by the bed, smiling at me. It was a nice smile. “So you’re a werewolf.” He nodded. “How did it happen?” He stared down at the floor, then up. His face looked so solemn, I was sorry I’d asked. I was expecting some great tale of a savage attack survived. “I got a bad batch of lycanthropy serum.” “You what?” “You heard me.” He seemed embarrassed. “You got a bad shot?” “Yes.” My smile got wider and wider. “It’s not funny,” he said. I shook my head. “Not at all.” I knew my eyes were shiny, and it was all I could do not to laugh out loud. “You’ve got to admit it’s nicely ironic.” He sighed. “You’re going to hurt yourself. Go ahead and laugh.” I did. I laughed until it hurt, and Richard joined in. Laughter is contagious, too.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Blood and Chocolate, 1997
A character uses humor to cope with a painful, absurd situation, turning irony into shared laughter.
In simple terms: Humor eases pain and creates connection.
Key Takeaway
Find humor in awkward moments.
Themes
irony
humor
coping
connection
absurdity
Mood
lighthearted
empathetic
Type
narrative
conversational
When to use this quote
- hospital
- friendship
- unexpected illness
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
self‑deprecation
social bonding
ironic relief
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you turned irony into laughter?
- Does laughter always heal?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper distress.
