Help MrFun learn good humor.

MrFun · August 1, 2002, 01:12

I would like to thank Ecthelion and Imran for inspiring me to create this thread.

Now, apparently, my sense of humor that my friends enjoy in real life, does not bid well here with Apolytoners, so I would like some Humor 101 lessons from some of you guys.

Thanks for any enlightening insight on your secrets of good humor.

Asher · August 1, 2002, 01:13

Not that I should be giving advice, but:

Don't take yourself seriously, or other people seriously, when you're making a crack.
Play to stereotypes.
Use of randomness is good also, when used in proper amounts...

Dan Severn · August 1, 2002, 01:14

I thought the good humor was an Ice Cream bar...

Asher · August 1, 2002, 01:17

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Originally posted by Dan Severn
I thought the good humor was an Ice Cream bar...

Thanks for the counterexample, Dan.

Boris Godunov · August 1, 2002, 01:19

Smileys are to be used strategically. Lay off them a bit.

And for Christ's sake, pull that rod out of your ass!

Dan Severn · August 1, 2002, 01:20

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Originally posted by Asher

Thanks for the counterexample, Dan.

Glad I could help...

Even though I couldn't have been bothered with reading the thread...

Kramerman · August 1, 2002, 01:22

yes, smiles can be used like punch lines, but like punch lines they require timing. Also, otomatopea (SP?) can be used to great success, like BOOOM or .... er.... uh....; stuff like that. Also watching the Simpsons is a great source of humor for any purpose

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Kman

EDIT: Seinfeld is also a great source - look for Kramer in particular

orange · August 1, 2002, 01:22

Irony is always good
puns are always bad, but in a good way

be able to laugh at yourself

Boris Godunov · August 1, 2002, 01:25

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Originally posted by orange
be able to laugh at yourself

Because if you don't, rest assured, we all will...

Boris Godunov · August 1, 2002, 01:26

PS--you shouldn't take any crap from Ecthelion about having a bad sense of humor. His isn't any better!

Asher · August 1, 2002, 01:27

Ecthelion is German. Name one famous German comedian.

Juggernaut · August 1, 2002, 01:30

A humor I excessively use is the 'understatement' type of humor. Like giving Mr. Muscle 2001 a 4 pound weight for his birthday. Or explaining to Asher what a motherboard is.

Dunno how it fits you tho.

Boris Godunov · August 1, 2002, 01:31

I guess the guy on Sprockets doesn't count.

Hmmm...

German comedy is as oxymoronic as French Musical Taste and English Cuisine.

Asher · August 1, 2002, 01:33

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
I guess the guy on Sprockets doesn't count.

He counts only because the actor who plays him is Canadian. As I'm sure you know.

(I own the "Best of Mike Myers" SNL DVD)

Dan Severn · August 1, 2002, 01:38

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Originally posted by Kramerman
otomatopea (SP?)

Onomotopoeia, I think. Goofy-assed word.

Boris Godunov · August 1, 2002, 01:43

Notice, MrFun, that Asher and I are strongly playing to stereotypes. Take notes.

Apocalypse · August 1, 2002, 01:50

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Originally posted by Asher
Ecthelion is German. Name one famous German comedian.

Chris Barrie

You also have Will Moeller.

Dan Severn · August 1, 2002, 01:50

I agree 'bout smileys. Dy's ta' be used sparingly

Heh heh heh.

Asher · August 1, 2002, 01:51

Red Dwarf. A great example of why the British empire has fallen.

Sikander · August 1, 2002, 01:53

Velcome to Shprockets, I am your host Dieter. Would you like to touch my monkey?

Drake Tungsten · August 1, 2002, 01:55

I was going to break out a kick ass gay joke for this occasion, but then I realized I haven't heard one in years. Damn the university and it oppressive political correctness!

Kramerman · August 1, 2002, 02:12

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Originally posted by Dan Severn

Onomotopoeia, I think. Goofy-assed word.

Oh yes, and curse words can be very effective as well, when used correctly, you dumb ass piece of **** - asking for help on how to be funny.

*sigh*

notyoueither · August 1, 2002, 03:40

Learn to spell 'humour'. That may help.

H Tower · August 1, 2002, 07:35

make fun of George Bush, everyone will laugh

rah · August 1, 2002, 08:39

Start a thread like this and don't post/look in it again.
That's pretty funny.

Rich

Alex · August 1, 2002, 11:01

I don't believe I actually read this thread.

MrFun · August 1, 2002, 13:57

Um, ok:

1) play to stereotypes
2) use smilies sparingly
3) use Simpsons and Senifield as sources
4) and be able to laugh at myself (started doing that, with this thread)

Heresson · August 1, 2002, 14:00

Just imitate, just imitate...

Caligastia · August 1, 2002, 15:15

I find your constant urge to quote yourself when nobody responds to you mildly humorous.

November Adam · August 1, 2002, 15:40

Asher what stereotype do you play to?

So Mr.Fun eh, you gotta find yourself some beer and back bacon, eh. That'll loosen ya up fer sure.