People need to laugh more often these days. With so much going on around us, it’s sometimes tempting to descend into hopelessness.
To avoid that, make laughter a daily priority. Many studies have shown that using your funny bone brings about some serious health benefits. You know that too because laughing makes you feel better and you can actually feel the benefits.
So you need to giggle, chortle, tee-hee or chuckle every day. And to do that you don’t even need to have a funny friend around at all times. Just take out your Android phone and download some apps. Don’t know where to start?
We’ve assembled a list of some of the funniest apps for when you need a good laugh to lighten up your day.
Imgur
What it is:
A simple and fun way to discover and enjoy the magic of the Internet. Browse through thousands of memes, but also learn something new every day about your favorite topics.
Why you should try it:
- Think of Imgur as the Instagram of funny pictures and memes. The app offers quick access to card-based galleries that streamline the site’s gigantic library of images into more accessible categories.
- Users can get involved in the site’s community and interact with the funniest commenters. Who knows, you might even stumble upon love.
- The app is updated constantly with fresh batches of posts that are guaranteed to make you smile at any hour of day or night.
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Cracked Reader Lite
What it is:
Cracked.com is the go-to-place if you want to learn new and intriguing semi-verifiable facts, which are delivered in a satirical but informative way. Cracked Reader Lite brings all the fun to your Android handset.
Why you should try it:
- The app brings you all the mind-blowing “facts” expertly blended with pop culture analysis and fun info-graphics at your fingertips
- It features an easy to navigate interface and a fast loading feed featuring the latest content.
- Quickly find articles that interest you by choosing from the many categories including Music & TV, Tech or Video Games.
Install Cracked Reader Lite
iFunny
What it is:
iFunny is a community of over 10M+ users who love to laugh. The app gives access to the latest memes and videos (which were added by others), but you can also upload your own creations.
Why you should try it:
- Stuck on a long and boring train ride with no one to talk to? Take out your phone and immerse yourself in the iFunny sea of memes and videos. It’s guaranteed to keep you entertained until you reach your destination.
- The app lets users engage with members of the community and make new friends who appreciate your kind of humor.
- Bonus: iFunny users are said to be 146% happier than baby koalas!!!
Install iFunny
Voice Changer
What it is:
The app does what its name suggests: it changes your voice by applying various cool effects. It also allows you to share your creation with friends and have a good laugh.
Why you should try it:
- Voice Changer allows users to change their voice and have a blast hearing the results. Ever wondered what you would sound like if you were a Dragon, Cyborg or even Killer? Now you can find out.
- Users can also create an image accompanied by sound or create voice from text.
- The app lets you save the recording and then set it as ringtone or notification sound.
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Androidify
What it is:
If you’re one of the biggest Android fans out there, Androidify is the app for you, as it allows you to create your Android lookalike.
Why you should try it:
- Because it’s fun to create avatars, and especially Android avatars. Provided you’re an Android fan, of course.
- The app lets you generate and share animated Android characters as emoticons, animated GIFs, and pictures over texts, posts or chats.
- You can submit your creations on Androidify.com, so your avatar can hang with the other cool Android avatars.
Install Androidify
BuzzFeed
What it is:
Amuse yourself by taking a few chill quizzes on BuzzFeed. The app also allows you to discover more about your personality, while also serving up the latest news.
Why you should try it:
- BuzzFeed lightens up your mood by offering a great mix of trending articles, quizzes, news and funny videos you can watch on your Android phone.
- Use the Trending section to be up to date with the posts that are on the verge to go viral.
- Don’t have time to read/watch something now? No worries you can bookmark the post now and come back to it later. You can also sync them to all your devices.
Install BuzzFeed
Comedy Central
What it is:
Comedy Central gives you access to full episodes of your favorite shows from the network on your Android smartphone or tablet.
Why you should try it:
- Provides relief from the stress of the modern world by allowing you watch a funny show or two. Full episodes from Comedy Central TV shows are available for you to take advantage of.
- Various categories available for you to browse through including Drunk History, Unsend, Nine-to-Five Comedians or Hart of the City.
- Sign with your cable provider and you’ll be allowed to unlock even more episodes, all for your pleasure.
Install Comedy Central
Fu** Weather
What it is:
This funny weather app puts a smile regardless of the weather conditions outside, while delivering legit information.
Why you should try it:
- It’s winter here in the Northern Hemisphere, so most people are quite reluctant to leave their warm house behind in the morning. This app delivers the most hilariously obscene weather report on your Android device, so you can get a boost of positive energy before going out into the (frozen) world.
- Despite its amusing component, the app actually offers accurate weather information. It delivers hourly and weekly reports.
- The app also includes weather maps (radar, satellite, temperature, humidity, wind), as well as home screen widgets and optional weather notifications.
Install Fu** Weather
Have you tried any of these apps? If you haven’t so far, which one would you download first? Let us know in the comment section below.