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A baptism is a joyous religious event, and the talk at this occasion should be happy, uplifting, and cheerful. It has very religious undertones, so the chatter should stick to wholesome subjects, even if talks are simply about the weather, your health or someone else’s, or fashion.
There might be an opening for certain types of jokes at this baptism, and if there is, by all means tell a joke. It will be entertaining, start other conversations, and may stir up the memories of other jokes that guests know. The only thing to remember is not to tell jokes while the actual baptism ceremony is going on. Some of these jokes might be in the vein of “you know your baptism is going horribly wrong if …” and then you would fill in the joke part. For example, “if the pastor can’t get the very heavy woman out of the water and screams for help!” Or, “if the pastor says in a low voice, ‘sorry, sister, I knew nothing about that drop-off.” Or “if the service is changed to be held at Splash Mountain.” Another one is “if the organist begins the service with the theme from “Jaws.” You’ll really need to know your audience, though. Some may not like the idea of laughing at a religious ceremony. But for the most part, people are usually open to welcoming a laugh.
Laughter is the best medicine, no matter what the occasion, even a baptism. If you can make the other guests smile, consider the event a success.
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