Before an individual, or comedian can decide what is funny in life, humor must first be defined. To paraphrase, humor is any action or activity in life which produces or provokes laughter. In addition, experiences which provide amusement are also thought to be of a humorous variety. For example, while embarrassing at times, someone losing a top or swimsuit while sliding down a slide at a water park often induces laughter. As such, personal experiences like this and others are often the area in which most humorous life lessons are learned.
When it comes to comedies and sit-coms such as Madhouse, RV and others, individuals can often learn some invaluable lessons. For example, before heading out on a road trip, it might be feasible to assure an RV is in proper working condition. Whereas, when putting up Christmas lights, it is always best to check the strand and electrical outlets before hanging in, on or around a house. Still, when watching these movies the audience is prone to laughter, thus inducing an emotional response.
Generally, anyone laughing in response to a joke is often considered to have a sense of humor. There are instances in which creating material or telling jokes is inappropriate. For example, jokes related to disability, gender, lifestyle, race, religion, sexual orientation or other personal issues often offend rather than entertain.
Most often, those lacking a sense of humor have been offended by the material. Otherwise, it could be that the individual did not understand or grasp the meaning behind the material. As reception is often based on taste and personal knowledge, these are often the two main reasons why a joke or story does not promote a response in the audience.
Actions and activities which promote an emotional response can often include young children trying to act like adults, small world stories, telling jokes, or providing information on a specific event. In addition, any experience out of the ordinary can also be funny when explained in the right way. At the same time, it is important to remember that what may be funny to one person might not provoke the same response in another.
Whether education, culture, maturity, radio, sports, television or personal experience, these are areas from which great humor can often be derived. Also, by working from personal experience, comedians and others can often avoid offending audience members based on personal identity and appearance. As such, it is often best to create material before taking the stage rather than using personal attacks as a form of entertainment.
Like with other forms of entertainment, it is always good when telling a joke or story that audiences be age appropriate. Otherwise, the joke or story could be retold at school or church without a child understanding the overall impact. Whereas, adults often enjoy more advanced and satirical forms of humor like those performed on stage by comedians or found in a number of television sit-coms.
There are basically two beliefs as to the origins of humor. One being, that it is a Divine gift, and the other being that it is basic human nature. In either case, as it has been proven that laughter can have a healing effect, it is often good to tell a joke, a funny story, go to a funny film, or share personal experiences which have provoked laughter whether in oneself or others.
When it comes to comedies and sit-coms such as Madhouse, RV and others, individuals can often learn some invaluable lessons. For example, before heading out on a road trip, it might be feasible to assure an RV is in proper working condition. Whereas, when putting up Christmas lights, it is always best to check the strand and electrical outlets before hanging in, on or around a house. Still, when watching these movies the audience is prone to laughter, thus inducing an emotional response.
Generally, anyone laughing in response to a joke is often considered to have a sense of humor. There are instances in which creating material or telling jokes is inappropriate. For example, jokes related to disability, gender, lifestyle, race, religion, sexual orientation or other personal issues often offend rather than entertain.
Most often, those lacking a sense of humor have been offended by the material. Otherwise, it could be that the individual did not understand or grasp the meaning behind the material. As reception is often based on taste and personal knowledge, these are often the two main reasons why a joke or story does not promote a response in the audience.
Actions and activities which promote an emotional response can often include young children trying to act like adults, small world stories, telling jokes, or providing information on a specific event. In addition, any experience out of the ordinary can also be funny when explained in the right way. At the same time, it is important to remember that what may be funny to one person might not provoke the same response in another.
Whether education, culture, maturity, radio, sports, television or personal experience, these are areas from which great humor can often be derived. Also, by working from personal experience, comedians and others can often avoid offending audience members based on personal identity and appearance. As such, it is often best to create material before taking the stage rather than using personal attacks as a form of entertainment.
Like with other forms of entertainment, it is always good when telling a joke or story that audiences be age appropriate. Otherwise, the joke or story could be retold at school or church without a child understanding the overall impact. Whereas, adults often enjoy more advanced and satirical forms of humor like those performed on stage by comedians or found in a number of television sit-coms.
There are basically two beliefs as to the origins of humor. One being, that it is a Divine gift, and the other being that it is basic human nature. In either case, as it has been proven that laughter can have a healing effect, it is often good to tell a joke, a funny story, go to a funny film, or share personal experiences which have provoked laughter whether in oneself or others.
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