I've been thinking about this for a while, because I feel that my inability to be consistantly funny is a major factor holding me back from becomming a DJ, and I find it quite frustrating. I know I'm not the only one challenged with this; I've seen old posts in regard to this, but I'm not sure if there are actually enough people here to make up a bootcamp for it if I were to write out a program for it. Would anyone here be willing to sign up/are there people who consider themselves funny who would be willing to help out in giving advice and critiquing peoples progress?
"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"
Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.
She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.
Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.
So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.
The words come later. The impression comes first.
Humour Bootcamp
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"So, What Do You Do for Fun?"
She asks it casually, mid-sip. And you feel the floor open up, because the honest answer is work, gym, and a couple shows you're half-watching.
Women rarely say this out loud, but a man with a life is attractive before he says a word. The guy who spent Saturday deep-sea fishing and came back with photos and a story — he walks in already interesting.
The "22 Rules" pushed me to build a life worth talking about. Turns out the fastest way to be interesting to women is to be interested in your own life first.
jrodbendi
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Great idea. I would definately support/join it, considering that I am not naturally funny.
MacAvoy
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I'd definately be down for that.
I could try, but I have trouble writing meticulous, accurate directions :nono:
I never developed humor (well, when I was younger I guess), but I can help.
First, stick to developing it on the net, that's the easiest part.
Sharpen you're wit in chatrooms, Pms, whatever.
This is the easiest part. Saying and thinking of funny stuff.
You only need moderate intelligence for that part.
The next part isn't so easy. It’s being funny.
If you were to repeat a comedy act. . .
. . .you might not have the reaction that a comedian would receive.
This is normal. They know, excel, and make a living at being funny.
Watch funny people. Watch how they move (their hands)
Watch their facial expressions (try you’re own in a mirror)
Listen to their voice.
Imitate. However, to be funny you need a confidence.
We have a camp for that.
I never developed humor (well, when I was younger I guess), but I can help.
First, stick to developing it on the net, that's the easiest part.
Sharpen you're wit in chatrooms, Pms, whatever.
This is the easiest part. Saying and thinking of funny stuff.
You only need moderate intelligence for that part.
The next part isn't so easy. It’s being funny.
If you were to repeat a comedy act. . .
. . .you might not have the reaction that a comedian would receive.
This is normal. They know, excel, and make a living at being funny.
Watch funny people. Watch how they move (their hands)
Watch their facial expressions (try you’re own in a mirror)
Listen to their voice.
Imitate. However, to be funny you need a confidence.
We have a camp for that.
Good idea... I was realizing that it would be really hard to try and develope this in real life because confidence is such a prerequisite to being funny. The other major problem is that trying to be funny generally doesn't help, so I'm not sure what the best angle to approach this is just yet. There have to be some concious actions that can be taken so that progress can be made and tracked that don't contradict the goal. All ideas are welcome.
"She's Out of Your League"
You've said it a hundred times. Maybe a thousand. And every time you say it, you train your brain to freeze the next time she walks into the room.
Leagues are a myth invented by guys who are scared of women.
She's a person. She has bad breath in the morning. She picks songs she can't sing in the shower. She overthinks her own texts.
Walk over. Say something. The league dissolves the second you open your mouth.
Learning how to be funny does not make you a clown. To be honest, I don't really give a **** about impressing women with my incredible witt; hell, I don't really care that much about women anyways. I want to learn how to be funny because it feels good to be able to make people laugh, and feels like absolute crap when everyone else is joking around and you're sitting quietly in the corner because your mind doesn't think like that (or worse, you're participating, but you're the one who is obviously trying too hard).Obsidian said:You're not a clown designed to entertain women. Wake up!
Kev07
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I've developped humour throughout high school.
A part of learning to be funny is in the people you hang around. You pick up on jokes/ styles that you hear friends saying.
Also comedians, watch their style and learn from it
humour is not just what you say, it's also the way you say it, and the physical expressions that you put along with it.
and can't forget about timing.
Heres a little guide i wrote on some points on being funny, maybe it will help you:
http://www.sosuccessful.net/forum/showthread.php?t=96
A part of learning to be funny is in the people you hang around. You pick up on jokes/ styles that you hear friends saying.
Also comedians, watch their style and learn from it
humour is not just what you say, it's also the way you say it, and the physical expressions that you put along with it.
and can't forget about timing.
Heres a little guide i wrote on some points on being funny, maybe it will help you:
http://www.sosuccessful.net/forum/showthread.php?t=96
nicenomore
Senior Don Juan
Kev07 said:.
Heres a little guide i wrote on some points on being funny, maybe it will help you:
http://www.sosuccessful.net/forum/showthread.php?t=96
great post.....
zerocelcius
Master Don Juan
You know who is a great funny guy to watch?
Daniel Tosh
I heard this guy and went out and bought his DVD and CD's. Great stuff! Don't copy his jokes but make a note of his Overall Outlook and Delivery.
Also his voice. Not the funny High pitched stuff.
I think Funny is really just a mood you can put yourself into. A form of mindset. Don't try to control it too much, and just let it come out natural. I heard a description of comedy that I liked it said: Comedy is taking the normal and putting into an abnormal situation. Kinda like me talking to a bunch of hotties...wait a minute...:cuss:
Daniel Tosh
I heard this guy and went out and bought his DVD and CD's. Great stuff! Don't copy his jokes but make a note of his Overall Outlook and Delivery.
Also his voice. Not the funny High pitched stuff.
I think Funny is really just a mood you can put yourself into. A form of mindset. Don't try to control it too much, and just let it come out natural. I heard a description of comedy that I liked it said: Comedy is taking the normal and putting into an abnormal situation. Kinda like me talking to a bunch of hotties...wait a minute...:cuss:
“The 22 Rules That Turned Me From Invisible to Irresistible With Women… Starting Tonight”
You can skip the expensive cars, the fancy clothes, and the endless gym selfies. Completely unnecessary.
I used to freeze the second a beautiful woman looked my way. Frustrated. Awkward. Watching other guys walk away with the girl while I stood there tongue-tied.
Then I discovered 22 simple rules that rewired my entire dating life. The anxiety vanished. Conversations flowed effortlessly. Women started chasing me for a change.
These rules trigger a woman's subconscious attraction switches. And you can start using them tonight.
Kev07
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exactly.zerocelcius said:You know who is a great funny guy to watch?
Daniel Tosh
I heard this guy and went out and bought his DVD and CD's. Great stuff! Don't copy his jokes but make a note of his Overall Outlook and Delivery.
Also his voice. Not the funny High pitched stuff.
I think Funny is really just a mood you can put yourself into. A form of mindset. Don't try to control it too much, and just let it come out natural. I heard a description of comedy that I liked it said: Comedy is taking the normal and putting into an abnormal situation. Kinda like me talking to a bunch of hotties...wait a minute...:cuss:
If said and timed correctly, ANYTHING can be funny
nicenoremore: I cant tell if you're being sarcastic or serious
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Developing your sense of humor is a strange thing. It takes effort, and yet if you try, you'll just look stupid. Its a natural thing, and yet you can work it and change it.
My advice is, when you're trying to develop your humor, don't make a conscious effort. I know that doesn't quite make sense, but trust me. When you're out with your friends and you wanna say something funny, don't be in your head telling yourself, "Ok, I gotta think of something to say...". Just be in the moment.
My advice is, when you're trying to develop your humor, don't make a conscious effort. I know that doesn't quite make sense, but trust me. When you're out with your friends and you wanna say something funny, don't be in your head telling yourself, "Ok, I gotta think of something to say...". Just be in the moment.
nicenomore
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zerocelcius said:Comedy is taking the normal and putting into an abnormal situation. Kinda like me talking to a bunch of hotties...wait a minute...:cuss:
sweet.....
nicenomore
Senior Don Juan
Kev07 said:exactly.
If said and timed correctly, ANYTHING can be funny
nicenoremore: I cant tell if you're being sarcastic or serious
honest its a great post.....
i really need to rev up my humor...
Kev07
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Glad it helped.
Main thing about humour is just that it doesn't relaly matter the content, but the timing, expressions, physical movements, and the way you say it.
Main thing about humour is just that it doesn't relaly matter the content, but the timing, expressions, physical movements, and the way you say it.
"I'm Not Looking for Anything Serious Right Now"
When a woman says it, guys hear a confession. A heads-up. A scheduling conflict.
Here's the translation: I don't feel anything. Right now. With you.
Watch what happens when a man triggers actual attraction. The busy career, the recent breakup, the "not in a place to date" — all of it evaporates instantly. The same woman who was guarding her freedom is suddenly free every night.
The "22 Rules" explain why. When the right switches flip, her timeline rearranges itself around you.
I think it's a good idea. And it's ok if you want to be funny to entertain women, it's just a step to realising that it's more important to be funny for yourself, to entertain yourself, like laughing by yourself when you see something freaky and make a joke about it.