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In a historic and entirely unforeseen turn of events, the House of Representatives has passed a controversial taxation bill that has sparked outrage and confusion across the nation. Dubbed the "American Patriot Pennywise Act" by its sponsors, the bill promises to "enhance the nation's fiscal responsibility" by implementing a new tax on every smile and chuckle emitted by citizens.

The bill's chief proponent, Congressman Chuckles McLaughtern, argued that the "pennywise approach" would ensure that Americans "pay their fair share for the freedom they enjoy." Critics, however, have denounced the bill as a blatant attempt to monetize laughter, a fundamental expression of joy and freedom.

In a parallel universe of judicial scrutiny, the Supreme Court has weighed in on the matter, ruling that the right to freedom includes the freedom to not pay taxes on one's laughter, but only if said laughter is directed at the government. Justice Guffaw Supreme, delivering the majority opinion, stated, "In a land of the free, one must be free to guffaw without the fear of fiscal repercussions—unless, of course, that laughter is a tacit endorsement of our esteemed legislative processes."

The decision has led to a wave of protests and comedy shows across the country, as citizens exercise their newfound right to laughter, all while carefully navigating the intricate legal landscape of what constitutes government-endorsing giggles. Meanwhile, economists are divided on the potential economic impact of taxing laughter, with some predicting a surge in the gig economy and others forecasting an unprecedented rise in silent comedy films.

As the nation braces for the comedic and economic fallout of this legislative and judicial juggernaut, one thing is clear: the American people will not go down without a fight—or at least without a laugh.

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