I feel like only 1 in 4 times do I make someone laugh when I try, and even then it is not the response I want. Like, I want them to feel the humor I am feeling, and I can't seem to get it across.
What kind of roadblocks are in people's head that need worked around to have them let go and laugh, or to view something in a humerous way?
If its all presentation, and the example of the person that rubs off on the listener, for example being open, relaxed, confident, while enjoying life, then... how can this be practiced directly?
Any ideas?
Getting some ideas from http://www.rinkworks.com/funny/
Tip #1: Be Eccentric
If you want to be funny, it is important that you act the part. For example, if you have an office job, work 9 to 5, live in an ordinary house, have an ordinary wife and ordinary children, eat ordinary food, and sleep ordinary hours, you will not be recognized as a funny person. When you tell a joke, everyone may snicker quietly -- and that's good, but everybody tells snicker-worthy jokes once in a while. What you need to do is establish a reputation of being a wacky character so people will be excited with anticipation of the humor you're bound to provide them. They'll key in on your every word and gesture and laugh at the slightest thing you do. Sometimes, you won't even have to be funny, and people will laugh at you.
K honestly. I'm not sure I WANT to be seen as a wacky character. Honestly though, people see me as wacky anyway. They might as well laugh, those bastards.
http://www.askmen.com/money/how_to/57_how_to.html
K first thing is don't take things too seriously, lol.... Ok this NEVER happens.
If I have sex AND workout hard AND accomplish a good goal in the SAME DAY, lol, THEN ill relax.
"Be pop culture savvy
You can't be funny if you don't have any references or material. The broader your general knowledge is, the funnier the remarks you'll make. You can't say a Homer-esque comment if you don't know who The Simpsons are, and Allllrrriiighttty then! doesn't have the same effect if you've never seen Ace Ventura: Pet Detective ."
Ohhh. You mean all the stuff that makes me want to Puke. Got it. I'm screwed. No wonder, seriously. I know nothing about pop culture. And see, since pop culture apparently is a key to humor, it obviously has its merits....... i think.
Another point *
Make eye contact with people, speak with confidence, and everyone will want to hear your stories. On the other hand, if your humor is more dark, sarcastic, or neurotic (a la Woody Allen, Steven Wright and George Costanza), then play the part and talk in a monotonous voice. Your delivery has to go with your humor, and if your timing is off, then it can ruin the entire joke.
Be blunt; this usually takes people by surprise and can end up being pretty funny.
Alright, at least I can do that one. ..
Really though, there are plenty of good feelings to be had. Humor is just one of them, and I'm not gonna worry about it.
What kind of roadblocks are in people's head that need worked around to have them let go and laugh, or to view something in a humerous way?
If its all presentation, and the example of the person that rubs off on the listener, for example being open, relaxed, confident, while enjoying life, then... how can this be practiced directly?
Any ideas?
Getting some ideas from http://www.rinkworks.com/funny/
Tip #1: Be Eccentric
If you want to be funny, it is important that you act the part. For example, if you have an office job, work 9 to 5, live in an ordinary house, have an ordinary wife and ordinary children, eat ordinary food, and sleep ordinary hours, you will not be recognized as a funny person. When you tell a joke, everyone may snicker quietly -- and that's good, but everybody tells snicker-worthy jokes once in a while. What you need to do is establish a reputation of being a wacky character so people will be excited with anticipation of the humor you're bound to provide them. They'll key in on your every word and gesture and laugh at the slightest thing you do. Sometimes, you won't even have to be funny, and people will laugh at you.
K honestly. I'm not sure I WANT to be seen as a wacky character. Honestly though, people see me as wacky anyway. They might as well laugh, those bastards.
http://www.askmen.com/money/how_to/57_how_to.html
K first thing is don't take things too seriously, lol.... Ok this NEVER happens.
If I have sex AND workout hard AND accomplish a good goal in the SAME DAY, lol, THEN ill relax.
"Be pop culture savvy
You can't be funny if you don't have any references or material. The broader your general knowledge is, the funnier the remarks you'll make. You can't say a Homer-esque comment if you don't know who The Simpsons are, and Allllrrriiighttty then! doesn't have the same effect if you've never seen Ace Ventura: Pet Detective ."
Ohhh. You mean all the stuff that makes me want to Puke. Got it. I'm screwed. No wonder, seriously. I know nothing about pop culture. And see, since pop culture apparently is a key to humor, it obviously has its merits....... i think.
Another point *
Make eye contact with people, speak with confidence, and everyone will want to hear your stories. On the other hand, if your humor is more dark, sarcastic, or neurotic (a la Woody Allen, Steven Wright and George Costanza), then play the part and talk in a monotonous voice. Your delivery has to go with your humor, and if your timing is off, then it can ruin the entire joke.
Be blunt; this usually takes people by surprise and can end up being pretty funny.
Alright, at least I can do that one. ..
Really though, there are plenty of good feelings to be had. Humor is just one of them, and I'm not gonna worry about it.
