How to be Funny Without Really Trying
Summary
TLDRThe video script humorously addresses the challenge of being funny without much effort. It advises avoiding live comedy due to its high stakes and suggests leveraging video comedy where mistakes can be edited out. The script emphasizes the power of editing to enhance humor and recommends using laugh tracks to cue audience reactions. It also encourages the use of puns, edgy humor, and random jokes to ensure laughter. The video concludes with a self-deprecating twist, revealing the speaker's lack of preparation and a playful dialogue with an imaginary assistant, Johnson.
Takeaways
- đ Avoid live comedy as it lacks safeguards and can be challenging if you're not well-prepared.
- đ„ Opt for video comedy where you can use editing to remove awkward pauses and enhance humor.
- âïž Emphasize the importance of editing to inject humor through jump cuts and creative zoom-ins.
- đ Utilize laugh tracks to guide the audience on when to laugh and to enhance the humor of jokes.
- đ Focus on three types of jokes: puns, edgy humor, and random humor, as they are universally appealing.
- đ Acknowledge that viewer engagement, such as likes and shares, is a measure of your comedic success.
- đ Understand that being viewed widely does not necessarily equate to being funny, but it's a good indicator.
- đș Recognize the power of television techniques like laugh tracks in enhancing the comedic value of content.
- đ€ Be aware that sometimes humor can backfire, as edgy jokes can have unintended consequences.
- đŁ Encourage viewers to like, subscribe, and share the video to spread the comedic message.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video script 'How to be funny Without Really Trying'?
-The main focus is on how one can be funny with minimal effort, particularly in the context of creating humorous content without the need for extensive preparation or live performance.
Why does the script suggest avoiding live comedy?
-Live comedy is suggested to be avoided because it lacks safeguards and can lead to awkward situations if a joke doesn't land or a line is messed up, which can be embarrassing in front of a live audience.
What alternative to live comedy does the script recommend?
-The script recommends video comedy as an alternative because it allows for editing, which can help remove awkward pauses or dead space, and enhance the humor through editing techniques.
What is the significance of editing in creating funny videos according to the script?
-Editing is significant as it can help to remove dull sections, add funny edits, or zoom in on reactions to create comedy where it might be lacking in the original footage.
What is a laugh track and how does it help in making a video funny?
-A laugh track is a pre-recorded audience laughter that can be added to a video to indicate to viewers when to laugh, turning a dry joke into a seemingly hilarious one.
What are the three types of jokes that the script suggests always work?
-The three types of jokes suggested are puns, edgy humor, and random humor, as they are universally understood and tend to get a laugh from the audience.
Why does the script mention that puns are universally loved?
-Puns are mentioned as universally loved because they are a form of wordplay that can be clever and amusing, appealing to a wide range of audiences including those who enjoy dad jokes.
What is edgy humor and why does the script suggest using it?
-Edgy humor refers to jokes that push boundaries or are slightly controversial, which the script suggests using because they are engaging and can be timeless, despite the potential for controversy.
Why is random humor effective according to the script?
-Random humor is effective because it catches the audience off guard and can create unexpected laughter, as demonstrated by the script's example of a random Yoda quote.
What does the script imply about the correlation between views and humor in videos?
-The script implies that if a video gets many views, it is a clear indicator that the content is funny, suggesting that popularity is a direct measure of humor.
What is the final message of the video script regarding being funny?
-The final message is that the presenter has taken their own advice and not prepared for the video, emphasizing the idea of being funny without really trying.
Outlines
đ Becoming a Comedian with Minimal Effort
The video script begins by addressing the challenge of being funny without extensive effort. It acknowledges the various skills such as talent, storytelling, acting, and preparation that are typically required for comedy. The main focus is on achieving humor without the need for elaborate joke writing or practice. The speaker suggests avoiding live comedy due to its high stakes and lack of safeguards, recommending instead the use of video comedy where mistakes can be edited out. The importance of editing is emphasized to create a seamless and funny viewing experience, even when the content might not be inherently humorous. The script also touches on the use of laugh tracks to enhance humor and guide audience reactions.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄFunny
đĄLive Comedy
đĄVideo Comedy
đĄEditing
đĄPuns
đĄEdgy Humor
đĄRandom Humor
đĄLaugh Track
đĄViews
đĄJohnson
đĄIntel
Highlights
The importance of natural humor and avoiding the pressure of live comedy.
Advantages of video comedy over live comedy for those who want to be funny without much effort.
The use of jump cuts in video editing to remove awkward pauses and maintain comedic timing.
The role of editing in enhancing comedy by removing dry sections and adding humorous edits.
The effectiveness of laugh tracks in turning dry jokes into hilarious ones.
The universal appeal of puns and their reliability in generating laughter.
The enduring humor of edgy jokes and their broad audience engagement.
The unpredictability of random humor and its ability to surprise and amuse.
The self-deprecating humor in admitting to not preparing for the video.
The meta-humor of the video's conclusion, where the speaker becomes 'invisible'.
The humorous skit involving a character named Johnson and the concept of 'Intel'.
The twist in the skit where it's revealed that the speaker is talking to himself.
The comedic use of suspense and anticipation in the dialogue with Johnson.
The absurdity of the final revelation in the skit, adding to the overall humor.
The call to action for viewers to like, subscribe, and share the video for those who need the lesson.
The tongue-in-cheek suggestion that getting views equates to being hilarious.
Transcripts
how to be funny Without Really Trying
this page is it's I don't know
alright so to answer the first day of
that question how to be funny
it should go without saying that it
takes lots of different things such as
talents storytelling skills acting
skills preparation practice however the
main focus of this video today is on
that second part of that question how do
we funny Without Really Trying
because in today's day and age with so
much competition and so many talented
people out there and so much internet
pornography to get lost in who really
has the time to sit down and write a
joke and practice saying it so this is
how you can become a funny man with
minimal effort and we will start with
step munna avoid live comedy live comedy
is probably one of the most difficult
forms of comedy because there's no
safeguards you know if you mess up a
line or you miss a beat you're gonna be
standing awkwardly in front of a large
group of people as they all just look
right at you we all know you didn't
prepare for the final event and just
because you go up on stage to have a mic
in front of your face doesn't suddenly
mean jokes artists are coming to you why
did the chicken cross the road somebody
want to answer this for me that is why I
would recommend you stick to video
comedy that way if you mess up a joke or
have an awkward pause you can put a jump
cut in in order to get rid of that dead
space to ensure that the video day is
funny without you looking like a
complete I would also like
to mention the importance of editing
that way if there's a dry section of
your video where nothing really happens
you can put in a funny little edit or
you know a zoom in on someone's face
that gets uncomfortably close because
that will create comedy when there is no
comedy what's step in my own right now
was that step two or three
oh yeah that this is a technique that's
very common in television but the laugh
track is still an effective way to turn
a dry joke that maybe doesn't land that
well into a hilarious joke and that way
you can also tell the audience when they
should laugh for example you can turn a
moment like this I have a drinking
problem into this I have a drinking
problem
there are three kinds of jokes that you
should always go for the first of which
is puns everybody and I mean everybody
including your dad loves a good pun for
example what did the storytelling beaver
say to an audience boy do I have a tale
for you the second kind of joke you
should always hit on and will always get
a laugh is edgy humor
it's a kind of joke that everybody can
engage with everybody will understand is
just a joke and it never ages badly I
mean I don't think there's ever been an
example of someone who said some edgy
jokes where it came back to bite them in
the ass huh the last kind of joke you
should always try to commit to is random
humor because people love random
Hey look at this Yoda I put my body this
morning wasn't that random the
last thing I wanted to mention is that
yes it is true use equal funny if you
are getting a lot of views on your video
that absolutely means that you are being
totally hilarious no questions asked no
exceptions I think that just about wraps
up this video I don't think there's
anything else I really want to mention
you know I took a page on my own book I
didn't prepare this alright everyone if
you enjoyed this video be sure to LIKE
subscribe and share it on your social
media because I feel like there's some
people out there
that needs this lesson and yes I am now
invisible Johnson come in Richard is
that you yes Johnson I have the Intel
what does it say Richard tell me Johnson
are you saying you don't know the Intel
no Richard that's why I sent you to get
it now stop playing around and tell me
what it says but are you prepared to
learn what it said I've never been more
prepared for something into my life now
lay it on me
damn it all right Johnson this is what
it said the intel stated that we were
actually the same person talking to
himself and pretending that his hand is
a phone
[Music]
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