So how about a reminder of some of the photos which have lifted our spirits in times gone by.
Whether it’s a Comic Relief scene or something that made you giggle at work, it could be featured in our retro spread.
Some are belly laugh scenes, some are fond memories and some are ‘aww bless’ scenes.
But they all should bring back positive memories of fun events from over the years.
And while are on the subject, why not tell us of your happiest moments from times gone by.
But first, take a look and see how many of these scenes make you happy.
5. A great sport in 2011
SAFC star Nedum Onuoha did something funny for money by clowning for cash with 7-year old Max Swainston on a Red Nose Day visit to St. Cuthbert's RC Primary School in Seaham. Remember this from nine years ago? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Picture by Tom Yeoman
6. Raising laughs and money
Ross Beacher and his pyjama-clad colleages Amanda Henderson, Rachael Bell, Leanne Nicholson and Toni Bilton were raising laughs and money while taking calls for Sport Relief at Barclays Call centre in Doxford Business Park, Sunderland. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Having fun in 2005
Members of the new Laughter Group at the Doxford Park Community Centre. Were you in the picture 15 years ago? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: AB
8. A fun day in 2004
We are bouncing back 16 years to this TRW factory fun day in Peterlee. Remember it? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FLR