Written by Joshua Sosin

If you were recently smoking a joint and suddenly burst into uncontrollable laughter, you might be wondering what happened.

It's a common phenomenon and one that looks pretty hilarious from the outside looking in — but why does weed make you laugh? We've done the research and come up with the best possible explanation so that you don't have to wonder anymore.

Here's everything you need to know about the link between weed and your funny bone.

Table of Contents

• Why Does Weed Make You Laugh?

  • Blood Flow and Brain Activity

  • Consuming Cannabis in Social Settings

• Choosing the Perfect Strain

• How To Have More Fun While High

• The Best Strains for Laughter

• The Bottom Line on Weed and Laughter

Why Does Weed Make You Laugh? What Science Says

When you get a good laugh from cannabis, it's caused by a simple biological response.

The main reason behind weed causing laughter is a group of neurotransmitters that includes endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. All three play key roles in regulating your mood and your experience of both pleasure and pain.

THC, the main compound responsible for getting you high, binds to the receptors in your endocannabinoid system, releasing these three neurotransmitters. The result is a relaxing, happy feeling like nothing else in the world.

The combination of endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine can make smoking your favorite cannabis strain feel euphoric — and it can definitely bring on a case of the giggles.

Blood Flow and Brain Activity

In addition to releasing neurotransmitters, smoking weed or enjoying edibles can also lead to increased blood flow and activity in certain brain areas.

When you get high, blood flow increases to the frontal and temporal lobes in your brain, areas that are linked to processing humor and auditory information. With more blood flowing to these areas, you're more likely to find what's happening around you to be hilarious — even the most mundane things.

The Social Side of the Cannabis Plant and Laughter

You might find that weed makes you laugh uncontrollably when you get high with a group of friends, but that's not always the case outside of a social setting.

Getting high socially can be fun and uplifting, and it can often make laughter more contagious. In social situations, you're more likely to catch a case of the giggles while high because of how infectious the laughter is, even when you're not stoned.

If you've never enjoyed the experience of smoking weed or eating some gummies with friends, we highly recommend it. It's a great way to get some laughs and spend some quality time with people you love. Of course, only share weed with folks who are 21 or older.

Choosing the Right Cannabis Strain

If you're interested in weed that makes you laugh, you may want to opt for a certain strain of cannabis.

For example, certain Indica strains are famous for their calming effects and unique ability to make people laugh. The very appropriately named Laughing Buddha strain comes to mind, but that's far from the only giggly strain out there.

Other Indica Strains, including Dante's Inferno, Super Lemon Haze, and Runtz, can also make you laugh uncontrollably under the right circumstances. We recommend giving several different strains a try to do some personal research on how each one affects you.

How To Have More Fun While High

Getting high is supposed to be a calming, centering, and joyful experience. However, some folks may struggle to find their favorite ways to enjoy the effects of cannabis. If that's you, don't worry; it can take some time to figure out your ideal context for getting high.

If weed isn't making you feel relaxed, giggly, and energized, we recommend changing the way you enjoy it. This might look like exploring some more giggly strains or even switching from smoking to gummies.

In addition, if you're currently using weed solo, give it a try in the context of social interaction. This is where contagious laughter tends to take root, which naturally leads to a much better experience with cannabis.

Weed Strains That Make You Laugh: Picks From the Mood Shop

If you're ready to experience the laughter-inducing effects of cannabis, check out the different strains listed below, all of which are available in the Mood Shop. Don't forget to subscribe to save 15% on your order!

Dante's Inferno

Available in the Mood Shop, this Indica hybrid produces a strong high thanks to its 22.15% THCa content. Grown in Washington State, it's a crossbreed of two other high-quality strains: Oreoz and Devil Driver.

Dante's Inferno has a scent of fruity strawberries, nutty cookies, and black pepper. It's 70% Indica and 30% Sativa, making it the perfect balance of serene and invigorating. You can use it as a focus booster to get you in the zone while working, but it can also make you feel light and joyful in a social setting.

You can get a gram of Dante's Inferno for only $17 in the Mood Shop.

Pink Lemonade

Another Indica-dominant strain, Pink Lemonade gets its name from its scent, which is reminiscent of sweet and sour citrus. With 23.33% THCa content, this California-grown strain is on the medium side and perfect for beginners.

Pink Lemonade is a crossbreed of Lemon Skunk and Purple Kush plants. It's rich in the terpene pinene, which is known for its calming, mood-boosting effects.

3.5 grams of Pink Lemonade is just $48 from the Mood Shop.

The Bottom Line on Weed and Laughter

Cannabis-induced laughter is a complex phenomenon that can be influenced by brain chemistry, social settings, and other factors, and everyone is affected differently by weed. You might not find yourself giggling after taking a hit from a joint, but you might also be one of the lucky stoners who starts laughing uncontrollably every time you smoke. There's only one way to find out.

Now that you know the scientific side of why cannabis produces a good laugh, you can have an even better experience the next time you want to get high.