The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 560:5) states
אסור לאדם שימלא פיו שחוק בעולם הזה.
It is forbidden to a person that he fill his mouth with laughter in this world.
I don't think I've ever met a person that doesn't laugh. Why don't most people follow this Halacha (i.e. what do they rely on)?
Answer
It doesn't ban laughter outright, only "to fill his mouth with laughter". Mishna B'rura clarifies it's speaking of "supernumerary joy". I claim that most people nowadays do follow this halacha.
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