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How to Learn to Make Funny Jokes: Working Techniques Used by Stand-Up Comedians
31.01.2025 18:01
Doesn't anyone laugh at your jokes?
Try to improve your wit: here are some simple, yet effective techniques that will help if you lack a sense of humor.
Opposite answers
When the other person expects a certain answer from you, for example, "yes", you can unexpectedly say "no", and vice versa. The more obvious the question seems, the funnier your answer will be.
Someone asks if you're going to your own wedding? Blurt out "no." And to those who ask if you like minus 40 degrees, smile and tell them you're thrilled with the weather.
Numbers game
To create laughter, it is important to create expectations that are the opposite of what the number implies.
If you are going to name a large number, put the word “only” before it: “I only have $1 million.” If you want to mention a very small amount, warn them that you are talking about an impressive number: “That’s a huge amount – a whole 5 rubles!”
The rule of three
The idea behind this technique is that you say two statements that create a certain pattern, and then add an unexpected third element. Here's an example to help you understand: "I like hot dogs, hamburgers, and handsome men."
Change of places
When you tell a story, you often have characters with different characteristics. In the story of Little Red Riding Hood, the girl is vulnerable and the wolf is dangerous.
But what if you make the wolf vulnerable? Then everything turns upside down and is accompanied by peals of laughter from the audience. This approach, by the way, is often used in comedies.
