The most obvious one is that a joke book is a great choice for a person who has trouble getting into reading. A lot of parents have mentioned how their kid would spend hours just reading and reciting jokes. They won't even notice they're improving their reading skills as they laugh at the cheesy stories and jokes. Reading frequently will help you understand what you're reading. Some jokes don't require an explanation, but many do. They need to be looked into more deeply. When explaining something to a child, I often resort to ridiculous statistics to help paint a broader picture of the concept. Getting the job done is crucial. The humour in a joke book is enhanced when it is discussed with others. My nephew called to report that he had taken the book on a 200-mile car trip with his three kids and that they had been happily occupied the entire time. They each got a turn at telling a joke. It allowed them to practise their delivery, share ideas, and keep the peace in the cramped car. Joking around is entertaining and can help one become more sociable.
Indeed, some jokes last forever. They are effective for audiences of all ages, both sexes, and backgrounds. Many of my knock-knock jokes have been tried and tested on office workers. As much as the kids were laughing, so were they.
Keep in mind that laughter truly is the best medicine. When you're laughing, it's hard to feel down or alone.