Not Such a Funny Guy

[ddjones]

Hey Guys, first I want to thank everyone for all the great information.

I have a problem that I haven't found an answer for, YET, and well I am not the funiest of guys. I have a friend who is very quick witted and dunny and the ladies love it, and I used to try really hard to be funny but when it comes down to it I am just not that quick witted and funny. I used to have social anxiety along time ago, and I got a job working in bars to overcome it, I forced myself to get out and thats fixed now, but like I said I am lacking in the humor department. I quit trying so hard at it because I bombed most of the time and my timing was off and no one really responded. Now I know you just can't become funny overnight, so any ideas on how to improve my humor?

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

Figure out what type of humor you enjoy most and study people who are good at that type of humor. This doesn't mean copy them, but find the common subjects about their routines and embellish upon them with your own insight. It takes time but once you become comfortable with your own style of humor it'll feel more natural and will become second nature to you.

 

[amoka]

Read materials including the news. that's right, the new. It'll give you knowledge on things and enlighten you on many others....

 

[ddjones]

Maybe I need to start watching comedy central some more heh. I am sure that I need to relax more, I get frustrated sometimes when I try to say something funny and it goes wrong.

 

[synergy1]

Hey Guys, first I want to thank everyone for all the great information.

I have a problem that I haven't found an answer for, YET, and well I am not the funiest of guys. I have a friend who is very quick witted and dunny and the ladies love it, and I used to try really hard to be funny but when it comes down to it I am just not that quick witted and funny. I used to have social anxiety along time ago, and I got a job working in bars to overcome it, I forced myself to get out and thats fixed now, but like I said I am lacking in the humor department. I quit trying so hard at it because I bombed most of the time and my timing was off and no one really responded. Now I know you just can't become funny overnight, so any ideas on how to improve my humor?

humor is derived from the obviousness of the stupid things that occur around us. Once you can hone in and observe situations, and but your spin on it you should be okay. Some will like your sense of humor, others won't.

I watch guys like conan obrian, sienfield, mitch hedburg, and a few others who inspire my sense of humor.

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

Maybe I need to start watching comedy central some more heh. I am sure that I need to relax more, I get frustrated sometimes when I try to say something funny and it goes wrong.

That's why I seldom memorize jokes. I just have wild, stupid sh1t running around in my head and when I see or hear something that is related to it, I just say it (depending on the venue and the company of course). Comic timing is best when something unexpected is said at an unexpected time. It's much harder when a person knows you are telling a joke and is expecting a punchline. More than likely that pressure is what makes you nervous and frustrated.

 

[Sir Drinksalot]

Remember, nice is NEVER funny. To be funny you have to be willing to be a little mean. I've noticed that very nice people have a hard time being unkind, and it stifles their humorousness.

 

[ddjones]

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It's weird with some people I can give them **** and its funny, I think it just boils down to the frustration in my head.

 

[joekerr31]

just copy jerry seinfield.

being funny is always about the theme of "what the f*ck is that about?"

if you joke around with that theme in mind, while laughing about anything you say, you'll be funny.

example..

chic: i just bought new shoes, what do you think>?
you: they look great. you know what i heard, oprah has like 200 pairs of shoes. what is that all about.
chic: hahaha. thats crazy.

hey, i don't really find it that funny, but it works.

chic: I just lost 30 pounds.
you: really? that's amazing. did you follow any of those special diets?
chic: nope, just worked out and watched my calories.
you: that's an awesome accomplishment. you remember richard simmons? i saw him on howards stern last week. What is with that guy?
chic: haha. i don't know. i think he's gay.