Levity is the lubricant of a crisis. We resort to jokes, pranks and good natured kidding to relieve tension, stress and boredom.
Ed Buckbee, Wally Schirra (2005). “The Real Space Cowboys”, Collectors Guide Pub

Levity is the lubricant of a crisis. We resort to jokes, pranks and good natured kidding to relieve tension, stress and boredom.