Wit is a tool that becomes much sharper from annual use. And, like any other communication tool, wit needs constant training.
The first thing to start with in order to learn how to joke is to study the classification of wit.
Imaginary contrast is the most popular joke technique. The joke is constructed in such a way that the final part of a phrase or sentence, as if contrary to the very beginning, but in reality strengthens it.
Imaginary gain. In such a joke, the opposite is true - the final part of the phrase in form reinforces the beginning, but in fact refutes it.
Reduction to absurdity, as a rule, is achieved due to hyperbole and with the help of written or oral form.
Absurdity is very similar to leading to absurdity. It lies in the situation itself, which is contrary to common sense. Sometimes absurdity is called an accidental or unintentional joke.
In the professional activities of comedians, jokes are used, including a mixture of different styles of wit. True, this kind of jesters is quite complicated and only creative people will be able to learn to joke with it.
Moving from theory to practice, it is worth considering the following points:
- you should first identify the area in which you can work hard with your wit. For example, if you are not interested in the political sphere of activity, then most likely you should not joke about the next presidential election in a third world country - no one can appreciate such a joke.
- You can become a person with a good sense of humor without jokes. One has only to prepare humorous answers to simple questions. Come up with a couple of witty phrases for various occasions, so that on occasion, they can be successfully used
- if your friends or acquaintances claim that laughing at you is much better than over your humorous jokes, do not be offended! Most likely, they said it not from evil, but to joke. In addition, a little self-irony will not hurt.
In the art of jokes, one should not change the sense of proportion and humor to a place, or a sense of humor - wit requires complete knowledge. What could be worse than a comic comment on a topic whose discussion ended a couple of hours ago.
As a joke, the main thing is to be heard. If no one has heard or understood your witty phrase, do not repeat it and explain it. These steps will not help you.
