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 to joke is to learn the classification of wit.
Imaginary opposition is the most popular joke technique. The joke is structured in such a way that the final part of a phrase or sentence seems to contradict the very beginning, but in fact strengthens it.
Imaginary gain. In such a joke, the opposite is true - the final part of the phrase reinforces the beginning in form, but in fact refutes it.
Reduction to absurdity, as a rule, is achieved through hyperbole and with the help of a written or oral form.
Ridiculousness is very similar to being reduced to absurdity. It lies in the situation itself, which is contrary to common sense. Sometimes absurdity is called an inadvertent or unintentional joke.
In the professional work of humorists, jokes are used, including a mixture of different styles of wit. True, this kind of jesters are quite complex and only creative natures will be able to learn to joke with the help of it.
Moving from theory to practice, it is worth considering the following points:
- you must first identify an area in which you can do good work with your wits. For example, if you are not interested in the political sphere of activity, then, most likely, you should not joke about the next presidential elections 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 at your humorous jokes, do not be offended! Most likely, they said this not out of spite, but to joke. Plus, a little self-irony doesn't hurt.
In the art of jokes, one should not change the sense of proportion and humor to the place, to the sense of humor - wit requires complete knowledge. What could be worse than a comic comment on a topic that ended a couple of hours ago.
In jokes, the main thing is that you are heard. If no one heard or understood your witty phrase, you should not repeat and explain it. These steps will not help you.
