No matter what you believe about politics or anything going on with the news, it’s safe to say that times are trying. Every time you turn on the TV or open up your browser to check your email, you’re bombarded with tragic headlines.
It’s all we can do to hold out hope for a better future. A little bit of positivity sure can go a long way.
Talk show host James Corden wanted to inject a little bit of hope into his show with a song, and what better tune is more fitting than Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
Former SNL cast member and actor Kristen Wiig joined him on stage for a hopeful duet.
Everything started out pretty normal and serious. James Corden has graced the Broadway stage and often showcases his voice on his late night show, but he’s also a comedian, so you’re always left to wonder if he’s got something up his sleeve.
It’s not until Kristen opens her mouth to sing that you can tell something is up.
At first, the audience isn’t quite sure if it was on purpose or if it was a mistake. In her defense, the English language has a way of being very confusing with its spelling.
The actress is definitely good at what she does because she’s able to keep a completely straight face through all of this. The mark of a true performer!
James looks over at her as she mispronounces the word, and as he stops the music, the audience can finally breathe again now that they’re in on the little joke.
Once the ice is broken, it’s all laughs! The whole thing escalated very quickly as Kristen’s mispronunciations get more and more ridiculous.
The moral of this story is that laughter really is the best medicine. Sure, there’s a time and a place to take things very seriously, but more often than not, it’s so much more cathartic to let it all out with laughter!
Can you think of a time when you felt so much better after a good belly laugh?
Kristen is a real treat to watch – a true comedian and performer, and James is so great at working with just about anyone that comes on to his show to make his audience laugh.
This performance, in particular, is one that reminds you not to take things all too seriously every second of every day. Yes, there are some things that need our attention, our passion, and our action, but you still have to take the time to laugh. You won’t do any good if you are a big old ball of stress.
Let yourself laugh sometimes!
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