by jmcinnis | Jun 7, 2013 | A. Humor Writing
The people in our health care industry are WONDERFUL! Last week I presented yet another humor keynote for a health care group, and they were fantastic! Not just because they laughed at my jokes, but because they do a job that I would NEVER have the patience to do; and...
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 | Oct 16, 2012 | A. Humor Writing
I specialize in comedy shows and humor keynotes for corporations and associations, and that’s where I make the bulk of my living. It’s fun and it not only allows me to do a job I love but I also get to meet lots of people. But in addition to performing comedy, as you...
by jmcinnis | Aug 24, 2012 | A. Humor Writing
Advice – that’s one thing I get asked A LOT, at least when it comes to comedy – not so much for cooking or doing handyman work around my house. I don’t do either of those very well, but I do have lots of people asking me for joke advice – out of the blue they’ll send...
