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How To Tell A Joke On Stage In Front Of Strangers

Writing jokes and being funny in 8 easy steps!

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

How To Tell A Joke On Stage In Front Of Drunk Strangers

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"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of it."-–-
E. B. White

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1. PRACTICE PROCASTINATION

MEMORIZATION - IMPROVISATION - REHEARSAL - NOTES

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2. KNOW YOUR ENEMY

SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER, NOT YOUR AUDIENCE

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3. MINDFUL AWARENESS

BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT: TIMING AND RHYTHM

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4. PERCEPTION+EXAGGERATION+ANTICIPATION=SURPRISE

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5. DELIVER SOUND EFFECTS, NOT FUNNY VOICES

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6. OWN IT

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF FIRST AND THE JOKE A CLOSE SECOND

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BODY LANGUAGE

Loose not rigid
Confidence not arrogance
Relaxed not bored
Original not factual

8. SERENITY NOW!

SMILING'S ENOUGH/TAG SPARINGLY/LAUGHING ISN'T FAIR

Nathan Hall