A laughable occurrence spread over the Internet a few weeks ago. Candice Payne, a mom from Houston TX, with an undeniable love for Star Wars, shared her fun with a few of her Facebook friends. Little expecting the video to go viral in a matter of 24 hours. What is so attractive about this video? Simply put, it's the laughter. Take a look.
As this video and Payne's fame spread like wildfire, the news media rushed to- well, they couldn't say be the first because one of the surprising twists in our news today is social media is beating news media to information. And this is just one demonstration. Often, the fastest way to get your news is by checking your social media, now. Similar to how it used to be easier to get your news word-of-mouth in past centuries, than pay for and read from a newspaper, that may already be outdated. Interestingly, good news is big news again, instead of no news.
Just days after her Internet famedom began, Payne was scooped up by source after news source, piqued by her instantaneous fame, for interviews and further videos. One, shows Kohl's presenting Payne with gift cards and Star Wars toys galore, in thanks for all the free advertising she brought them. But, in not a few of the interviews, she pointed out the true reason for her happiness that caught the country's eye. "The mom of two...said there's more to the woman than a mask, and her laughter comes from deep within – from her faith in Jesus Christ." (The Christian Examiner) She had the chance to share joy, to share her faith with many. In that conclusion, she found her real reward.
But, why is it that we are so drawn to the laughter? Besides all of the health benefits laughter supposedly has, why? Quite honestly, we live in a sad world. People are hurting all around us. A little laughter is a blessing, just to smile for a bit. Mrs. Payne gave thousands of people a little glimpse and moment of joy. That is a treasure, for sure.
Sources:
The Christian Examiner; http://www.christianexaminer.com/article/breaking-the-story-behind-the-laughing-woman-in-the-star-wars-chewbacca-mask/50729.htm
The Christian Examiner; http://www.christianexaminer.com/article/kohls-rewards-chewbacca-mask-woman-with-gift-cards-and-tons-of-star-wars-toys/50731.htm
Buzz Feed; https://www.buzzfeed.com/davidmack/candace-payne-chewbacca-interview?utm_term=.myO7WmBXV0#.ytdOlBxwMV
The Daily Dot; http://www.dailydot.com/entertainment/chewbacca-mom-visits-facebook/
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