How To Be Funny

To be able to tell an amusing joke is definitely an art. Simply ask any comedian who is able to make this happen night after night and yet still elicit roaring laughter every single time. Should you ask most of them will confirm the secret's the delivery of the joke. Really focusing on speed and emphasis to particular parts of the joke is what makes it a do or die situation. The building up until the climax, and also the timing of the final lines are what really brings it home.

You may think that only those with natural born comedic ability could tell funny jokes like a pro. Well, we must say that even great comedians like Bing Crosby and Bob Hope had to practice their skills in front of small audiences before making it big in television and in theatres. Indeed, practice is the key to making your audience laugh over and over again.

Here are a few tips from the pros that you can use to hone your own comedic talents. Keep in mind that you must learn to be flexible in telling funny jokes and short stories since each situation and each audience demands a different approach.

Getting your audience's attention right from the start is vitally important and our tip number one. We suggest changing your voice to suit the characters in your story as well as using hand gestures and facial cues to do so. Your main purpose is to let your audience visualize the story as it happens.

Pay attention to the mood of the audience when delivering your jokes. For example, if the viewers are relaxed, try sitting down while enjoying a cup of joe, and then your story can be told in a relaxed manner or way. If your audience has ants in their pants and seem to be in the mood for more excitement, try to match that as well.

Change the story to suit your audience. Any old story can be told in very different manners, with different characters, or with different endings. This is how great comedians can elicit laughter out of old jokes, by revising old stories to fit the present audience.

Of course, try to keep a straight face as your tellling your joke. Make sure you don't laugh at yourself until the punch line and then you can laugh all you want.. Always remember that the story is thing that is funny, not you per se.

I know you may still think that only those with natural comedic ability can by funny up on stage, however, quit thinking that way. With practice anyone can be one of the best.

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