In a surprising yet oddly relatable move, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she’s officially declaring Monday as her personal holiday, citing the need to “recharge her laugh” after an exhausting holiday season.
“My laugh isn’t just a laugh,” Harris explained in a candid press briefing. “It’s a national treasure, a beacon of joy, and sometimes the only thing standing between a tense meeting and an international incident. It deserves the same care as any other finely tuned instrument.”
The Importance of a Well-Rested Laugh
According to Harris, the holidays were particularly draining this year. Between ceremonial tree lightings, endless cookie exchanges, and trying to teach her family how to properly play charades, she says her laugh is running on empty.
“I’ve been giving it my all,” she said. “But if I don’t take time to refuel, we could be looking at a mid-giggle collapse during my next appearance. I owe it to the American people to be my best self.”
How She’ll Spend the Day
Sources close to the VP report that her Monday plans are delightfully low-key:
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Binge-watching stand-up comedy specials for inspiration.
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Drinking herbal tea specifically formulated for “giggle recovery.”
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Practicing new laugh variations in the mirror, including a “serious chuckle” for Senate hearings and a “playful snicker” for diplomatic meet-and-greets.
Political Reactions
The announcement has sparked a flurry of commentary from politicians on both sides of the aisle.
Mitch McConnell: “I can’t imagine taking a day off for a laugh. I haven’t smiled since 1978.”
Bernie Sanders: “A laugh is fine, but what about working-class laughs? They deserve time off too!”
Marjorie Taylor Greene: “Is this another woke agenda item? Recharging laughs sounds suspiciously socialist to me.”
Social Media Goes Wild
The hashtag #LaughDay began trending within minutes of Harris’s announcement, with supporters and critics alike chiming in. One user tweeted, “Kamala taking a Laugh Day is the most relatable thing I’ve ever heard. I’m starting a petition to make it national.” Another replied, “First they take our Mondays, next they’ll want Fridays. Where does it end?”
What’s Next?
As Monday looms, Harris remains unfazed by the criticism. “Laughter is what brings us together,” she said. “And let’s be honest, this country could use a whole lot more of it.”
Whether the Vice President’s move will inspire a wave of self-care days across the government remains to be seen. For now, the American people can rest assured that Kamala Harris’s laugh will return on Tuesday—recharged, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the week ahead.
