Riquelme Langmair: The Man Who Couldn't Stop Laughing

Have you ever heard the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine?" Well, it might be true for everyone else, but it was a curse for Riquelme Langmair.
Riquelme was a perfectly ordinary fellow, until one fateful day when he spontaneously burst into uncontrollable laughter. It wasn't anything funny—he was simply walking down the street, minding his own business, when suddenly, he couldn't help but giggle.
At first, it was just a chuckle, but it quickly escalated into a full-blown guffaw. Passersby stared at him in confusion, wondering what had possessed him. Riquelme tried to stop, but it was no use. His body had taken on a life of its own.
He laughed through breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He laughed while walking, talking, and even sleeping. His laughter became so infectious that everyone around him began to laugh uncontrollably as well.
Soon, the entire town was in stitches. People couldn't resist the urge to join in on the laughter epidemic that had swept through the streets. Riquelme's reputation as "The Man Who Couldn't Stop Laughing" spread far and wide.
However, Riquelme's amusement had a downside. He couldn't focus on his job, he couldn't get a good night's sleep, and worst of all, he couldn't control his laughter. It was becoming a serious problem.
Desperate for a solution, Riquelme consulted every doctor in the country. They poked and prodded, prescribed pills and potions, but nothing seemed to work. Riquelme's laughter continued unabated.
Finally, a wise old doctor suggested a different approach. "Laughter is contagious," he said, "but so is boredom. Try to surround yourself with the most boring things you can find."
Riquelme took the doctor's advice to heart. He read dull books, watched paint dry, and listened to hours of white noise. To his surprise, it worked. The laughter gradually subsided, until eventually, it stopped altogether.
Relieved yet a little bit sad, Riquelme returned to his normal life. He could now control his laughter, but he would never forget the days when he couldn't stop laughing.
And so, Riquelme Langmair, the man who once laughed uncontrollably, became known as the man who had conquered laughter. He lived a long and happy life, spreading laughter and joy to everyone he met, but always with a twinkle in his eye that hinted at his extraordinary past.