Some people have a knack for telling jokes, Im not one of them. Despite being a naturally born story teller and having a few years of drama studies to brag about, I suck at telling jokes. If I am to repeat a joke some else has told me, I need to hear more than a few times and then study some of the gesturing that adds that additional je nais se quoi to the whole plot... even so I get pity responses and smirks that resemble more a stomach ache than actual pleasure! Ive been trying for ages, the ones that talk about the rabbi, the priest and the... see what I mean? I cant even remember!
I do know a lot of people that are great at it and others who insist on trying. With the latter, Ive learned to go along and laugh in a timely manner despite knowing that they are just as bad as I am! The ones that are good are very good. They have a whole repertoire up their sleeve and even come up with their own material. I call these the stand-up wannabes, yes Im talking to you, get on that stage and entertain me! And if you´re really eager in perfecting your skills, click here: How to tell a joke. And let´s not leave out that guy/girl that tells the one joke they know to everybody... and dares to ask "Have you heard this one yet?"...
Then theres that other fortuitous breed that is funny with or without jokes, like my friend Xavi for example, everything that comes out of his mouth is hilarious and I so admire him for that. Anytime, anyplace, like they say out there.. "Its not what you say but how you say it".. and be complemented as Julia Louis-Dreyfuss was in the last issue of Rolling Stone, "Julia's not just a natural comedic performer – she's a natural comedic brain, wow!!! If you´re inclined to become one of those, check out this website: How to be funny without telling jokes. I can´t guarantee anything good will come of it but at least you know you´ve tried...
Telling jokes is an art form, theres good ideas and timing involved. Your words, other people´s words. Ive heard of -Funny Retreats- being available in order to master this creative force. If you're a guy, it´s guaranteed you'll get a lot of girls... once you become funny... So as you can see, it´s quite essential for everyone to pick up on their giggle game...
Then theres that other fortuitous breed that is funny with or without jokes, like my friend Xavi for example, everything that comes out of his mouth is hilarious and I so admire him for that. Anytime, anyplace, like they say out there.. "Its not what you say but how you say it".. and be complemented as Julia Louis-Dreyfuss was in the last issue of Rolling Stone, "Julia's not just a natural comedic performer – she's a natural comedic brain, wow!!! If you´re inclined to become one of those, check out this website: How to be funny without telling jokes. I can´t guarantee anything good will come of it but at least you know you´ve tried...
Telling jokes is an art form, theres good ideas and timing involved. Your words, other people´s words. Ive heard of -Funny Retreats- being available in order to master this creative force. If you're a guy, it´s guaranteed you'll get a lot of girls... once you become funny... So as you can see, it´s quite essential for everyone to pick up on their giggle game...
As for me... Im sticking to the self deprecation format that has given me outstanding results. And for today, let me share Eddie Murphy with you, the quintessential funny man! (FYI, I quote a lot Coming to America, it´s my all-time favorite comedy!)
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