[Petronski]

As in, it suddenly struck me as funny, and that sudden laugh precipitated a snorting sound.

[KoRn]

"As in, it suddenly struck me as funny, and that sudden laugh precipitated a snorting sound."

Well that may be what it sounded like to you, but what about the rest of us? Next time, I suggest you put up a .mp3 of the event. That will enable the rest of us to judge the snortiness of your sentiments.