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At a loved one’s memorial, I got the giggles. Why we laugh at the worst moments

Kerri Sackville Columnist and author September 12, 2025 — 5.00am This story is part of the September 14 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories .

The other day, I was slicing bread on my kitchen bench as my daughter did her homework at the table. Now, it’s never a good idea for me to be slicing anything. I am notoriously bad with sharp implements, and have maimed myself (and, occasionally, others) more times than I can recall.

Still, I had bought an unsliced loaf, and I really wanted a piece of toast.

“Ow!” I yelped, as a stab of pain shot through me. I looked down and saw on the cutting board a pool of blood, as well as a small (but al

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