by jmcinnis | Nov 2, 2012 | D. Appropriate Humor
Two guys walk into a bar. . And find that this is not funny. Okay, should you use stock jokes, or as we comedians call them HACK jokes? I’ve talked about joke formulas like “he’s so big” or “top reasons why. . .” and I think that’s okay. You get recognition and...
by jmcinnis | Oct 26, 2012 | B. Research Techniques
I did a comedy show for an education group this week, and I got it off to a great start by making jokes about some of the products in the exhibit hall. There’s a goldmine of comedy information and potential for tasteful humor in what the exhibitors offer, but many...
by jmcinnis | Jun 29, 2012 | A. Humor Writing
I’ve wanted to write on this subject for a while, but I wasn’t sure how to get into it. And no, I’m not going to go into a lecture on stealing material (which you shouldn’t do – enough said). I started this humor writing blog for people who want tips on writing humor...
by jmcinnis | Nov 3, 2011 | A. Humor Writing
I’m writing this from an airplane 30,000 feet up! YEAH. .my life will get even better when all airplanes get internet access. . .I’m so haThe WHEN of joking I’m writing this from an airplane 30,000 feet up! YEAH. .my life will get even better when all airplanes get...
by jmcinnis | Sep 23, 2011 | A. Humor Writing
Networking can be BORING . . especially if you’re giving out the same information and asking the same standard (read: dull) questions. When you meet someone, or introduce a new employee or hand an award to someone, what’s the first bit of information we tend to give...
