Ah, the age-old question of legacy. It’s a question that has been posed to great thinkers, leaders, and even celebrities over the years. And now, it’s been posed to me on my little corner of the internet. So, what exactly is the legacy I want to leave behind?

Well, I guess the easiest answer is that I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference in the world. But that’s a pretty vague answer, isn’t it? I mean, making a difference could mean anything. Maybe I want to be remembered as a great inventor who made people’s lives easier. Or perhaps I want to be known as a philanthropist who helped those less fortunate. Or maybe I just want to be remembered as the guy who always made people laugh.

But let’s be real here. The chances of me becoming the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates are pretty slim. And while I certainly try to do what I can to help those in need, I’m not exactly bringing in millions to donate to charities. So, maybe being remembered as the funny guy is my best bet.

Now, before you start rolling your eyes, hear me out. Laughter is powerful. It has the ability to bring people together, to break down barriers, and to ease tensions. I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather be remembered as someone who brought joy to people’s lives than as someone who increased profits by 10%.

But I’m not just talking about silly jokes and puns (although those have their place). I’m talking about using humor to make a difference. Think about some of the great comedians of our time. George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Robin Williams. These were people who used their humor to challenge the status quo, to make people think, and to bring attention to important issues.

So, my legacy goal is to be remembered as someone who used humor to make the world a better place. Now, of course, this is easier said than done. It’s not like I can just tell a bunch of jokes and suddenly world hunger is solved. But I do believe that humor can be a powerful tool for change.

For example, take The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. For years, Stewart used his comedy show to call out politicians on their BS and to bring attention to issues that weren’t getting enough coverage in the mainstream media. And while he didn’t single-handedly change the world, he certainly had an impact.

Or, how about Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act? Minhaj’s show takes a comedic approach to serious topics like immigration, climate change, and the opioid epidemic. And while he’s certainly making people laugh, he’s also educating them and bringing important issues to the forefront.

Now, I’m not saying that I’m going to be the next Jon Stewart or Hasan Minhaj. But I do think that I can use my own unique brand of humor to make a difference. Maybe that means writing funny articles about important topics, or using humor to promote causes that I believe in. Or maybe it just means making someone’s day a little bit better by making them laugh.

Of course, I recognize that humor isn’t for everyone. Some people find it corny or annoying. And there’s certainly a time and a place for seriousness. But I do believe that there’s room for humor in almost any situation. Even in the darkest of times, a well-timed joke can help to lighten the mood and bring people together.

So, that’s it. That’s the legacy I want to leave behind. I want to be remembered as someone who used humor to make a difference. Someone who brought joy to people’s lives and who used laughter to make the world a better place. Will I succeed? Who knows. But at least I’ll be able to look back and say that I tried. And hey, if all else fails, I’ll just become the world’s greatest dad joke-teller.