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QuestionWhat should I do if a joke doesn't work out?
Kendall PayneKendall Payne is a Writer, Director, and Stand-up Comedian based in Brooklyn, New York. Kendall specializes in directing, writing, and producing comedic short films. Her films have screened at Indie Short Fest, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Channel 101 NY, and 8 Ball TV. She has also written and directed content for the Netflix is a Joke social channels and has written marketing scripts for Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Astronomy Club, Wine Country, Bash Brothers, Stand Up Specials and more. Kendall runs an IRL internet comedy show at Caveat called Extremely Online, and a comedy show for @ssholes called Sugarp!ss at Easy Lover. She studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and at New York University (NYU) Tisch in the TV Writing Certificate Program.
Writer, Director, & Stand-up ComedianWe call this "bombing" in the industry. It's natural and it's nothing to feel bad about. The trick when this happens is to figure out whether the joke is any good or not. It could be that you just need to practice telling it, or find a new audience for the joke. If it doesn't get any laughs the next 2-3 times you tell it, it's probably not a super good joke. -
QuestionHow can I figure out if I'm telling a joke correctly?Kendall PayneKendall Payne is a Writer, Director, and Stand-up Comedian based in Brooklyn, New York. Kendall specializes in directing, writing, and producing comedic short films. Her films have screened at Indie Short Fest, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Channel 101 NY, and 8 Ball TV. She has also written and directed content for the Netflix is a Joke social channels and has written marketing scripts for Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Astronomy Club, Wine Country, Bash Brothers, Stand Up Specials and more. Kendall runs an IRL internet comedy show at Caveat called Extremely Online, and a comedy show for @ssholes called Sugarp!ss at Easy Lover. She studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and at New York University (NYU) Tisch in the TV Writing Certificate Program.
Writer, Director, & Stand-up ComedianAre people laughing? If so, you're telling it right! If you aren't getting laughs, you could be telling it wrong. One thing you could do is turn on your phone's audio recorder before you tell it the next time, and then review your cadence and delivery to see if you're on to something. -
QuestionAre puns the best kind of jokes?
Community AnswerSome people like puns, but others do not find them funny. Jokes are not objective and everyone reacts to them differently. -
QuestionWhat about after telling the joke? If people say it was really funny, would saying thanks sound too formal and kill the mood?
Mbon2004Community AnswerMaybe you could try saying thanks in an informal tone, that way you wouldn't kill the joke. -
QuestionHow do I make her laugh when I tell her a joke?
Community AnswerMake sure the joke makes sense and that it is funny. Tell her a joke you think she would like. Girls are less likely to be amused by "potty humor" or dirty jokes. Everyone likes a good pun! -
QuestionCan I use someone famous in my joke in a public performance?
Community AnswerYes. People make jokes about celebrities all the time. As long as it's clear you're joking,, you could not get in trouble for libel or slander.
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QuestionIs that necessary to first know the person's mood before telling a joke?
Community AnswerYes, that's a good idea. If the person is in a bad mood or thinking about a serious issue, your joke will probably not be received well. -
QuestionShould a joke be lengthy or short?
Community AnswerJokes vary in sizes, but it's better not to be too long, or else people will have a hard time following and will be less likely to laugh.
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QuestionWhy is it that, when a guy tells a dirty joke, everybody laughs and tells him how funny he is, but when a girl tells a dirty joke, everybody cringes and assumes she's a player?
Community AnswerThis is about "social standards." If our society is compared to, for example, a vegan, watching the mountain lion kill the deer is a normal act; however, when the hunter kills the deer, it is an unnecessary act of violence. Guys joking about that sort of thing is normal, even expected, due to the "nature of guys", but since girls are seen as more "dignified" and submissive, the joke coming from their mouths is unexpected, to say the least.
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QuestionWhat types of jokes are most suitable for children?
YourgirlVCommunity AnswerKnock-knock jokes are often a good choice as they encourage children to participate. -
QuestionWhat should I do if I tell a joke that I find funny, but it turns out to be a dry joke?
YourgirlVCommunity AnswerYou could try laughing and saying, "My apologies, everyone, my sense of humor can be a bit dry." This approach might help to elicit a few giggles.
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QuestionI am determined to become a comic, but I find that my well-structured jokes are often not very funny. Do you have any ideas or advice?
YourgirlVCommunity AnswerYou should consider being more spontaneous and less rigidly structured with your jokes. Sometimes, it's more about the delivery and the way you say it than the strict logical sense. Don't be afraid to laugh at your own jokes; it can invite the audience to laugh with you.
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QuestionWhat if I am not funny? What will happen then?
YourgirlVCommunity AnswerEveryone is funny in their own way. You just need to find your own style, as being funny doesn't have to be limited to telling jokes; it could also involve a funny skit.
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