Laughter is an instant vacation.

The line treats laughter as a form of immediate, low-cost escape: a brief suspension of worry that resembles the restorative break of a holiday. Calling it an “instant vacation” emphasizes speed and accessibility—no travel, money, or planning required—suggesting that humor can reset perspective and relieve stress in the moment. The metaphor also implies that laughter is not mere frivolity but a practical psychological tool, offering renewal and resilience. In Berle’s world of popular entertainment, the quote doubles as a defense of comedy’s social function: making people laugh is a way of giving them temporary freedom from daily pressures.