Learn how to write reverse jokes that subvert expectations and earn respect from audiences and fellow comics. This comedian's guide explains what makes effective reverse jokes and includes examples, a student success story, and tips for writing your own surprises. Mastering reverse jokes can help new comedians stand out at tough open mics.
The Monetization Dilemma in ComedyAs you could imagine, one of the most common questions I get with regard to comedy is "How do I start in comedy and make money
Comedy is all about taking people by surprise. When you can get your audience to think they have you figured out, then hit them with a left turn, the laughs
One of my students asked for a template on how to put together a tight five. I didn't have one so I looked for a comedian who already had one, then I did a video on it...
Intro When I was starting out in stand-up comedy, I knew that comedy was all I wanted to do. But when people asked me, “So what do you do?”I would say
An effective standup comedy premise should contain two elements: a topic + a condition, but in order to truly hook the audience you need two more essential dynamics to be present in your set up or the joke risks receiving a diminished laugh or worse, nothing at all...
If you take time to investigate someone who appears to be "naturally" funny, you will find that they developed their ability to be funny through exposure and experience. You can learn to take a shortcut to developing that skill by following these few simple steps.
Learning Comedian timing is more of a science than a "feeling." Understanding this one fact will help you realize that an audience logically processes what you say before they can respond with laughter.
Don't get stuck. Sometimes writing a joke is as simple as adding a condition to a statement and turning the irrelevant condition relevant...