The Skill of Humor | Andrew Tarvin | TEDxTAMU

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  • Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
  • Humor is something that transcends most barriers. It is a common unification; a concept understood by all. Despite this, there exists a large portion of the population that does not think they can utilize humor. Andrew Tarvin will show you that everyone can use humor.
    Andrew Tarvin is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. He has worked with thousands of people at 200+ organizations, including P&G, GE, and Microsoft. Combining his background as a project manager at Procter & Gamble with his experience as an international comedian, Andrew’s program are engaging, entertaining, and most important, effective. He is a best-selling author, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and TEDx, and has delivered programs in 50 states, 18 countries, and 3 continents. He loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @amkamat92
    @amkamat92 4 роки тому +6293

    “Unable to establish connection to the server.” That was really smart lmao

  • @arian4562
    @arian4562 5 років тому +8684

    “Fake it until you become it” Sounds a lot like sleeping.

    • @TishSerg
      @TishSerg 5 років тому +70

      AFAIR she actually says "*Fake it till you make it*"

    • @Kinghassz
      @Kinghassz 5 років тому +6

      Hahaha

    • @77Sofiah
      @77Sofiah 5 років тому +25

      What if it never happen what if I just fake it and fake it and feel wrong, bad.

    • @randomdude9135
      @randomdude9135 5 років тому +14

      That's my MO. That's y I have MATH Genius as my channel name 😅😅🤣

    • @stutid582
      @stutid582 5 років тому +2

      GaRry it does

  • @willart1735
    @willart1735 2 роки тому +519

    "if YOU find it funny, THAT is what matters most, because chances are someone else will too"

    • @sorlakvader155
      @sorlakvader155 2 роки тому +6

      That's true mate, I like to think it has more to do with your presentation as a whole rather than the jokes. We all have that teacher or family member who is or very unfunny or quite the opposite. A mystery how the mind works

    • @sanskarpachhai8041
      @sanskarpachhai8041 2 роки тому +3

      This is nice to actually believe such humour really exists.

  • @Artificeral
    @Artificeral 2 роки тому +2042

    I love this, it's not about getting the loudest or longest laughs, it's about using humour to connect with people and making your points memorable. Keeps things light, too.

    • @quintespeed
      @quintespeed Рік тому +32

      Dear Advait,
      Your comment was adorable.
      Love,
      Random Grandma

    • @kevinmontgomery1383
      @kevinmontgomery1383 Рік тому

      @@quintespeed Your

    • @fintanhuttermann6452
      @fintanhuttermann6452 Рік тому +2

      nah this guy is just not very funny

    • @gleefulreaper
      @gleefulreaper Рік тому +7

      @@fintanhuttermann6452 But you are😂, Quite Laughable actually.

    • @CreeperKiller420
      @CreeperKiller420 9 місяців тому +2

      Yeah. I really think laughter is the best medicine, and that humor is one of the best ways take the world a better place. Make more memories with people laughing with you. Smiling. It will be harder at first, but it will get easier and will Improve everybody's life including yours.

  • @sergiearruda443
    @sergiearruda443 3 роки тому +2657

    "Hey girl, you're way above average, don't be mean".
    -Laughing and quietly taking note-

    • @cement1818
      @cement1818 3 роки тому

      you have to take note for that?

    • @demonreturns4336
      @demonreturns4336 2 роки тому +33

      Statistics was not his fav subject - confirmed 👍

    • @sergiearruda443
      @sergiearruda443 2 роки тому +22

      @@demonreturns4336 ​ @Shihan Gu This is more about not being able to recall every pickup line I've heard in my life, just like I had forgotten about this one but the notification of your comment reminded me, so thanks for that hahahaha

    • @justacommentercommenting
      @justacommentercommenting 2 роки тому +4

      oh wow I just got that

    • @Shettydurgesh
      @Shettydurgesh 2 роки тому +1

      Why do even you watching video my boi you dont need one

  • @brijavpogi
    @brijavpogi 5 років тому +12803

    Dear Andrew,
    I loved your TedTalk.
    Love,
    Your viewer

  • @robertogonzalez7428
    @robertogonzalez7428 2 роки тому +656

    "Because a reflection on the past
    leads to action in the future"
    What a quote

  • @kshitijrahatekar2147
    @kshitijrahatekar2147 2 роки тому +4945

    Summary of this video:
    1. Humor is a skill that you can learn through practice
    2. Humour is a way through which you can connect with other people but starting a conversation
    3. It helps you look at the world with a less serious attitude and it can be a great companion no matter where you stand in your life right now
    4. The world's not going to fall apart due to your bad jokes, so go ahead and let it out, you surely will get better with practice
    5. Humor allows you to vent out your stress, even if you do not want to say anything out loud you could always be funny in your head
    6. It all starts with a choice, a choice to be funny to look at the whole wide world with a different lens

    • @Jump-2-the-moon
      @Jump-2-the-moon 2 роки тому +41

      This video didn’t at all teach me how to be funny, it was pretty much a useless circlejerk for him to talk about himself

    • @kshitijrahatekar2147
      @kshitijrahatekar2147 2 роки тому +6

      @@Jump-2-the-moon 😂😂💯

    • @ianrose6218
      @ianrose6218 2 роки тому +31

      @@Jump-2-the-moon Like almost 50% of TED talks that exist. I already hate having to scour this video for actual, usable advice for a class assignment.

    • @nalanibelvin251
      @nalanibelvin251 2 роки тому +54

      7. Wtf means "well that's fun"

    • @naveenkumarswarnkar2121
      @naveenkumarswarnkar2121 2 роки тому +10

      Thank you for this summary and your soft finger who type it for other a me from India.

  • @PlanetXtreme
    @PlanetXtreme 4 роки тому +12377

    Wouldn't it have been hilarious if nobody laughed at this guy's jokes during the Ted talk

    • @DatSaltyPerson
      @DatSaltyPerson 3 роки тому +545

      Laughed at this comment

    • @kaivalyaarora3258
      @kaivalyaarora3258 3 роки тому +402

      @@DatSaltyPersonDidn't laugh at this reply

    • @DatSaltyPerson
      @DatSaltyPerson 3 роки тому +580

      @@kaivalyaarora3258 Understandable, have a nice day

    • @samara_w3273
      @samara_w3273 3 роки тому +36

      @@alwaysseverus741 thats what he said

    • @samara_w3273
      @samara_w3273 3 роки тому +9

      Always Severus ohhhhh hahahaha

  • @masonbernheim7629
    @masonbernheim7629 5 років тому +23664

    When will ted himself show up to the talk?

    • @christinasong9082
      @christinasong9082 5 років тому +1397

      Mason Bernheim TED stands for Technology Entertainment Design, lol i thought it was a person too🤣

    • @masonbernheim7629
      @masonbernheim7629 5 років тому +1413

      r/whoosh

    • @tejeshvemula6423
      @tejeshvemula6423 5 років тому +300

      @@masonbernheim7629 I can feel for you brother :-)

    • @remimarkable4834
      @remimarkable4834 5 років тому +330

      Why's Ted have to be a him? Maybe Ted is gender neutral, or even possibly gender reverse

    • @remimarkable4834
      @remimarkable4834 5 років тому +53

      @@not_sterling woah is the the then that there now is, be into them that which is he

  • @keeperofthehammer6795
    @keeperofthehammer6795 2 роки тому +175

    "Hey girl, are you opposite over hypotenuse, because you're making me wanna sin."
    Stealing that.

  • @Vicky-ni2lm
    @Vicky-ni2lm 2 роки тому +605

    This guy is good. I didn't laugh but I caught myself smirking from one in a while. I didn't even realize how long the video was because he actually had me invested in what he was saying. I've been literally making chicken this entire time and realized I was in a better mood than when I woke up.

    • @suyashprksh
      @suyashprksh Рік тому +21

      That smirking is deeper than your laugh.
      I am glad you found it interesting.

    • @ved955
      @ved955 Рік тому +8

      I immediately felt better after listening to his talk. I had been feeling bored and lethargic earlier due to an unproductive Sunday, but his words provided inspiration and motivation. It's amazing how the power of listening to someone's ideas and insights can have such a positive impact on our mood and well-being

    • @jianguoxia2589
      @jianguoxia2589 Рік тому

      agree

    • @itmisfits
      @itmisfits 10 місяців тому +1

      It's entertainment. It's art.

  • @abrahamdadoun3862
    @abrahamdadoun3862 4 роки тому +1313

    He killed me with "Hey girl, you're way above average. Don't be mean!" XD

    • @rit.x
      @rit.x 3 роки тому +4

      Abraham Dadoun I am glad to be the 100 ;)

    • @hometv4166
      @hometv4166 3 роки тому +15

      Average is equal to Mean..

    • @hometv4166
      @hometv4166 3 роки тому +9

      @@svmwasthesheet1971 WTF

    • @curtyung884
      @curtyung884 3 роки тому +4

      I didn't catch that one but his demonstration made me laugh

    • @aaroniouse
      @aaroniouse 3 роки тому

      @@hometv4166 Come on, don't be average..

  • @eugeniagrammatikopoulou5200
    @eugeniagrammatikopoulou5200 4 роки тому +1991

    "People who use humor are paid more."
    **cries in stand-up comedian**

    • @annaturquoise7114
      @annaturquoise7114 3 роки тому +4

      lololol

    • @R3dacted_1
      @R3dacted_1 3 роки тому +15

      Hubert Jasieniecki gottem

    • @fartquad326
      @fartquad326 3 роки тому +4

      *Executives* who use humor are paid more.

    • @alzarian3702
      @alzarian3702 3 роки тому +1

      @@fartquad326 they get humorous with the budget ;-)

    • @galegarson8703
      @galegarson8703 3 роки тому +1

      Great opportunity for anyone interested to read "The Present" by Global Truth Project! Talks about how basically everything is funny when you think of it that way

  • @nathankim9333
    @nathankim9333 2 роки тому +239

    Notes:
    1. Share your point of view
    2. Explore and heighten
    3. Practice, Perform, Repeat

  • @AmirGTR
    @AmirGTR 7 місяців тому +8

    Man the audience was BRUTAL at first. He just powered through it till they warmed up

  • @PlanetYokoshima
    @PlanetYokoshima 5 років тому +1825

    He said humour make you good looking and he didn't lie. He looks better now lol

    • @magnamia
      @magnamia 5 років тому +29

      Helps, too, if people "bought" the humor.

    • @cacahuete1456
      @cacahuete1456 5 років тому +108

      no it's just the fact that he has the eyes of Justin Timberlake

    • @marquisgomez9390
      @marquisgomez9390 5 років тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @electric8586
      @electric8586 5 років тому +6

      That’s also called engineering money. That suit is nice!

    • @otsutsukiyuvraj9090
      @otsutsukiyuvraj9090 4 роки тому +1

      True

  • @nightspicer
    @nightspicer 5 років тому +2670

    "i'm a nerd. And if you're wondering what type of nerd the answer is... yes."

    • @nightspicer
      @nightspicer 5 років тому +17

      5:21

    • @renel8964
      @renel8964 5 років тому +38

      *I say neigh*

    • @hibak8196
      @hibak8196 5 років тому +31

      He said that line and I fell in love lol

    • @ninjafff61
      @ninjafff61 5 років тому +23

      Haha that's my favorite line of the show.. the speech I mean

    • @kyo250996
      @kyo250996 5 років тому +5

      /r/inclusiveor

  • @itzgood
    @itzgood 2 роки тому +222

    Wow, I didn't want him to end his speech.
    He was quite an entertainer

  • @exsethllent
    @exsethllent 2 роки тому +56

    You can tell that he is a very intelligent person. The way he talks, stand, and also the jokes are brilliants. He is impressive.

  • @joesr31
    @joesr31 6 років тому +6116

    He made me blow air slightly more furiously out of my nose more than once in this video, he is a funny guy

  • @debakidebaki6015
    @debakidebaki6015 6 років тому +3692

    “When something goes wrong with computers, we get error message but when something goes wrong with people , we get 'feelings' . ”

    • @__-cd9ug
      @__-cd9ug 6 років тому +93

      wtf

    • @lolicanadian
      @lolicanadian 6 років тому +41

      …well, sort of. An error message is merely a statement written by the programmer explaining that the program has reached a state that you, the user, would probably find undesirable. The actual error is just a number.

    • @Sibernethy
      @Sibernethy 6 років тому +18

      Nah, I get error messages from people when they go wrong.

    • @Poppy-cock
      @Poppy-cock 6 років тому +5

      Andrew Marx Sounds pretty much like negative emotion to me. Down to the biological programming flagging a state as undesirable and everything.

    • @retroguardian4802
      @retroguardian4802 6 років тому

      Debaki Debaki SyntaxError:

  • @ambition112
    @ambition112 10 місяців тому +455

    1:06: 😂 L'humour est indispensable pour une vie professionnelle épanouissante et productive
    3:56: 🤣 Humor is a skill that can be learned, and anyone can do it.
    7:23: 🤣 Using humor and personal perspective to connect with others
    11:09: 🤣 Humor can be a powerful tool in life and work.
    15:40: 😂 Humor can create human connection and improve productivity at work.
    18:27: 🤣 Turning numbers into Roman numerals can be hilarious, even according to a grandmother.
    Recap by Tammy AI

    • @thederpydude2088
      @thederpydude2088 8 місяців тому +7

      Woah, an AI-generated comment?
      (Why is the first sentence in French though? Haha)

    • @lombridious
      @lombridious 7 місяців тому +1

      @@thederpydude2088 same lol

  • @amalsulfi9416
    @amalsulfi9416 2 роки тому +182

    Andrew : I once had to miss school for hypothermia. I was too cool for school.
    Audience : Laughs
    Andrew : That was a bad joke
    Audience : *Laughing intensifies*

    • @thankdrew1173
      @thankdrew1173 2 роки тому +7

      I noticed that too. And laughed both times!

    • @steveanton2162
      @steveanton2162 2 роки тому +5

      I didn't even hear the audience lol that one actually cracked me up

  • @unnamed7225
    @unnamed7225 3 роки тому +6426

    Being funny isn't a skill
    It's your hidden Sixth sense
    The sense of humor

    • @galegarson8703
      @galegarson8703 3 роки тому +255

      You just opened my third eye

    • @arktic3140
      @arktic3140 3 роки тому +49

      2:57 Me: that's a lot of reasons
      Also me: sees reason 30
      *Preceeds to meme the manager

    • @glorp7833
      @glorp7833 3 роки тому +15

      good one lol

    • @betharramrojas8051
      @betharramrojas8051 3 роки тому +6

      :O

    • @pvs2656
      @pvs2656 3 роки тому +9

      Thanks for this Theodore

  • @imaboostedanimal2774
    @imaboostedanimal2774 3 роки тому +4274

    he didn't make me laugh, but kept me entertained throughout which is impressive considering i have the attention span of a toddler with adhd

    • @zainalnashef2385
      @zainalnashef2385 3 роки тому +29

      That’s me

    • @jeezus1677
      @jeezus1677 3 роки тому +11

      WT(IMB)F

    • @user-lw6kd5hx3r
      @user-lw6kd5hx3r 3 роки тому +101

      “Unable to establish connection to the server.” That was really smart lmao

    • @susanzoeckler4926
      @susanzoeckler4926 3 роки тому +12

      Love your "name" & your comment-- me, me, & me. I have major ADD (I crave the H) & say I am fully connected to my inner 5 year old

    • @elizabethmartin7614
      @elizabethmartin7614 3 роки тому +16

      I laughed at "That means I'm an ambitious stubborn introvert who likes long walks on the beach. "

  • @jessicacat1206
    @jessicacat1206 Рік тому +121

    This guy really knows how to be funny! And so does his grandma!

  • @dr.vaishnavi_sarda
    @dr.vaishnavi_sarda Рік тому +11

    "Reflection of the past leads to action in the future." Wise words.

  • @JCAlder
    @JCAlder 6 років тому +2119

    It was not surprising to learn he used to be a nerd. He's actually still one, or at least has a typically nerdy sense of humour, cleverness over emotions. It's an intellectual sense of humour rather than an emotional one.

    • @norwegiannignog2470
      @norwegiannignog2470 6 років тому +90

      JC C. Doesn’t take a genius to know that, it takes wit to have witty humor so he’s witty...

    • @jerryearl1986
      @jerryearl1986 5 років тому +7

      your so right, if you can explain it, you can"t do it, well said!

    • @tylerwinters2578
      @tylerwinters2578 5 років тому +9

      It takes knowledge to be a nerd, unless you bang your head on a rock... you’ll always be a nerd.

    • @alejrandom6592
      @alejrandom6592 5 років тому +1

      Both

    • @wayzUX
      @wayzUX 5 років тому +20

      He's doing a ted talk.

  • @Jayok16
    @Jayok16 4 роки тому +4021

    This dude was being funny while explaining "funny". GG
    Edit: I’m here a year later with 3.3k likes 😳 I’ve never had so much before thanks guys!

    • @desireekeys6854
      @desireekeys6854 4 роки тому +9

      The JKN Effect ikr

    • @joelonsdale
      @joelonsdale 3 роки тому +36

      Not THAT funny though. Polite laughter...

    • @fizzcode7758
      @fizzcode7758 3 роки тому +9

      not funny, not at all

    • @BYUN_DAVID
      @BYUN_DAVID 3 роки тому +2

      He had it down to a science

    • @joe_bhop
      @joe_bhop 3 роки тому +1

      ( ͡ʘ ͜ʖ ͡ʘ)

  • @denakelley4363
    @denakelley4363 2 роки тому +43

    Humor is something I wish I had. I'm in search and rescue and also work as a clerk at a police department. Humor is indispensable. You can defuse tense situations. Someone who was subject to or a witness of a traumatic event can be pulled out of an acute stress reaction if you can make them laugh. It's am amazing skill that I would love to learn.

    • @blackhealthtalk
      @blackhealthtalk Рік тому

      Would you like me to teach you?

    • @JUNXO
      @JUNXO 17 днів тому

      @@blackhealthtalk Yes

  • @grahmthrush4924
    @grahmthrush4924 2 роки тому +10

    That “error unable to connect with server” joke had me dying!

  • @AparnaSChand
    @AparnaSChand 3 роки тому +5832

    Am I the only one who didn't laugh but felt impressed at his jokes and was like "take notes and remember those"

  • @mandy14521452
    @mandy14521452 5 років тому +861

    "It doesn't matter how much time we have if we never have the energy to do anything with it"
    What a great quote

    • @wompwomp3456
      @wompwomp3456 4 роки тому +8

      I read this right as he said it

    • @abhichi
      @abhichi 4 роки тому +2

      It's a quote used in that procastinator guy Ted talk..right?

    • @andrewshaffe9398
      @andrewshaffe9398 4 роки тому +3

      Mine you this is meant to teach the audience something interesting/important

    • @wulfooo
      @wulfooo 4 роки тому

      @Mia Li It's still a quote you walnut

    • @jackmcguire7871
      @jackmcguire7871 Рік тому

      Might be the most precious sentence I've ever heard.. especially that I'm guilty of wastingh a lot of time

  • @lizdoyleharmer
    @lizdoyleharmer 2 роки тому +92

    This was the BEST Ted Talk. It played automatically after another one I was watching and couldn't turn it off. Thank you so much for the humour break! I needed it

  • @jamiluddinmiju
    @jamiluddinmiju 2 місяці тому +6

    "Everyone has their own perspective" i love this line sir❤

  • @wilwad
    @wilwad 5 років тому +3309

    LOL = Lots Of Love
    Grandma: David, your Grandpa has died. LOL

  • @koushikmajumder1119
    @koushikmajumder1119 4 роки тому +1868

    I use humor as a defense mechanism 😂

    • @sarahchoi2657
      @sarahchoi2657 4 роки тому +58

      Koushik Majumder YOOO ITS CHANDLER BING!!!!

    • @sarveshsawant9564
      @sarveshsawant9564 4 роки тому +89

      I make jokes when I'm uncomfortable😂!

    • @interestedbystander196
      @interestedbystander196 4 роки тому +15

      Like kara-haha-te?

    • @crazydavec3861
      @crazydavec3861 4 роки тому +23

      @@sarahchoi2657 Makes things easier to handle..... handle is my middle name.... actually it's the middle of my first name! 😂

    • @user-ue6gg3zv3o
      @user-ue6gg3zv3o 4 роки тому +4

      That's called roasting

  • @NafisaAthiya
    @NafisaAthiya Рік тому +25

    he mastered the art of storytelling. the whole tedx was so well orchestrated!!!

  • @TheChibuogwu
    @TheChibuogwu Рік тому +27

    I totally enjoyed this talk. The humor is subtle and not forced. He taught how to be humorous in a humorous way. 🔥

  • @BunnyFett
    @BunnyFett 5 років тому +1232

    "I'm trying to decide if I should become an athlete or a criminal, so I made a list of pros and cons."

    • @almaxii
      @almaxii 5 років тому +41

      WTF :D Wow, that's fun :D

    • @tonydcC-vt9qf
      @tonydcC-vt9qf 5 років тому

      why is your second option is to be a Criminal?🤔🤔🤔😐

    • @motaz5867
      @motaz5867 5 років тому +10

      @@tonydcC-vt9qf did you even watch the ting ting

    • @geraldmoyo6392
      @geraldmoyo6392 5 років тому +10

      @@tonydcC-vt9qf way to ruin a good joke

    • @shivakumarv7626
      @shivakumarv7626 5 років тому

      to be practical and smart one should know his environment. environment is changing and future is for the smart and intelligent not insentitve and mean. the winner is always one who takes other with him

  • @petalknurling4841
    @petalknurling4841 3 роки тому +867

    The HAHA in the DNA code is absolutely hilarious.

    • @jackodone3208
      @jackodone3208 2 роки тому +25

      didn't get nearly enough laughs.

    • @Jump-2-the-moon
      @Jump-2-the-moon 2 роки тому +8

      Is it? There’s no H in DNA, not clever

    • @stevetennispro
      @stevetennispro 2 роки тому +3

      And NORSE code is... a bunch of stabs and slashes. Aka, a touchy/feely communication style.

    • @stevetennispro
      @stevetennispro 2 роки тому +15

      @@Jump-2-the-moon Yes, there is literally no humor(haha) in D.N.A.... nor in yours either, apparently. ;)

    • @water5210
      @water5210 2 роки тому +1

      @@stevetennispro oooooooof

  • @happieme4687
    @happieme4687 2 роки тому +13

    Only when you are comfortable with yourself, you can feel ok to tell jokes, even it fails and doesn't make sense to anyone , but you.
    I'm fine ☺️☺️

  • @thinkwithdori9201
    @thinkwithdori9201 2 роки тому +13

    Dear Andrew,
    W.T.F., youtube is reading my mind. Just yesterday I was thinking about the importance of humor and how I should cultivate this skill to it's maximum potential. Great talk. Enjoy a fun life!

  • @Esterferreiradecastro
    @Esterferreiradecastro 5 років тому +4374

    "Humor makes the person more attractive"
    Either this is false or im not as funny as i thought

    • @aurax3531
      @aurax3531 5 років тому +6

      ester ferreira HAHA same

    • @tadeo517
      @tadeo517 5 років тому +209

      Yeah, you're not funny at all

    • @inthedms82
      @inthedms82 5 років тому +27

      maybe hey dont get your kind of humor

    • @ghostfox13
      @ghostfox13 5 років тому +46

      @@inthedms82 no we get it... it doesn't make us laugh but we get it.

    • @Rayka_96
      @Rayka_96 5 років тому +123

      makes you MORE attractive- so cheer up: maybe you were just REALLY unattractive to begin with :)

  • @claytosrepublic7858
    @claytosrepublic7858 6 років тому +762

    "ERROR! Unable to establish connection with server" HA! That's Brilliant!

    • @diditilanus1386
      @diditilanus1386 5 років тому

      Claytos Republic I actually have such a 'system overload emergency powercut' it's called kataplexy and its a rare form of epilepsy induced by too many different kinds of triggers like loud noises or bright flashes

    • @jhonnyvinci
      @jhonnyvinci 5 років тому +1

      My nuts are unable to establish connection with your chin.

    • @bibilotka
      @bibilotka 5 років тому

      There's something about that "HA!" that puts me off... Are you being sarcastic?

    • @DragoNate
      @DragoNate 5 років тому +4

      That was the most perfect joke

    • @Diamondkity
      @Diamondkity 5 років тому +2

      Loved this one too! 😂

  • @jackburton2148
    @jackburton2148 2 роки тому +15

    I used to work for a wedding photographer, and I learned that if you take enough pictures (a ton of them, really) then you'll always end up with some great gems. The same thing applies to cracking jokes, at least in my experience. Just let them out, and you will land some great ones even if there are some duds.

    • @ttthecat
      @ttthecat Рік тому +1

      That's a great strategy. On a slightly less attractive version of this principle a guy I know used the shotgun broadside of the barn approach with hitting on women, (his terminology not mine) shoot his shot at everyone he could and eventually he'd get his target.🤷🏽‍♀️ I like your approach better.

  • @rimasdiaa7181
    @rimasdiaa7181 2 роки тому +78

    My problem is that I tend to laugh at my own jokes plus people take sarcasm seriously

    • @shikang6525
      @shikang6525 2 роки тому +2

      A:我来告诉你们一个笑话吧
      Others: ok
      A:有一个包子,他在路上走着,hahahahaha...
      O:....
      A:它太饿了。hahahaha...
      O:WTF
      A:它就把自己吃了。hahaha
      O:heihei

    • @atulsikchi
      @atulsikchi Місяць тому

      Dudeee 🤣

  • @rubadubmedia
    @rubadubmedia 4 роки тому +850

    "it doesn't matter how much time we have if we never have the energy to do anything with it"
    That hit home.
    Thanks Andrew

  • @shinnyii
    @shinnyii 5 років тому +772

    Personally I think comedy is the key to anyone’s heart. I used to be that guy in the corner, sad, and didn’t want anything to do with anyone in school. Then I told a joke to someone, they laughed. It felt so good to have someone take notice and have a positive reaction to me. Then I tried it again, and then I realised I had something with comedy and making people laugh.
    Comedy taught me confidence, and to just try. My saying is life is “If you have something funny to do or say, just do it.”

    • @ghostfox13
      @ghostfox13 5 років тому +40

      My story is just like yours...only the guy said the joke outloud and everyone laughed and he took all the credit and later on I got beat up.

    • @achaidez1547
      @achaidez1547 5 років тому +3

      Yea if I were to plan a joke or try to form one it just gets butchered

    • @tadeob_
      @tadeob_ 5 років тому +1

      @@achaidez1547 same here sadly

    • @charlyx3z894
      @charlyx3z894 5 років тому +10

      Comedy/ humor as the video shows us how to break out of the shell as you did in your case but it has so many more benefits. It also presents us an opportunity to present information uniquely in order to insure that people are listening. And humor is just a simple skill that anyone can learn which makes it such a versatile skill to add to anyones arsenal.

    • @Bonshad
      @Bonshad 4 роки тому +3

      not SirBeasty thanks for the advice
      Lost my job but you had to be there
      totally worth it

  • @adibmohareri1223
    @adibmohareri1223 3 місяці тому +4

    I've been watching this once every year for like 5 years and My humor has got a lot better by practice; people now laugh when I tell them about my life decisions.
    But seriously, this ted talk is gold :))

  • @amaljosearackal2293
    @amaljosearackal2293 2 роки тому +40

    Am I the only one who wants to hear rest of his Hip-hop..?

  • @HudsonG
    @HudsonG 5 років тому +2336

    Damn, I never realized that "stressed" is "desserts" backwards.

    • @ghostfox13
      @ghostfox13 5 років тому +14

      It's just desserts

    • @YouMakeMyMotorRun
      @YouMakeMyMotorRun 5 років тому +81

      Also, "peppermint" is just "tnimreppep" backwards.
      But I don't like peppermint.

    • @crisvan6377
      @crisvan6377 5 років тому +10

      aboymisunderstood hahaha, wtf wow that's funny

    • @YouMakeMyMotorRun
      @YouMakeMyMotorRun 5 років тому +12

      @@not_sterling I guess people aren't really interested in the inner workings of the reverse typography of condiments.

    • @YouMakeMyMotorRun
      @YouMakeMyMotorRun 5 років тому

      @Karan Well, I am flattered... feel free to subscribe to my channel or whatever. But don't look too hurt into it or you might hurt your eyes.

  • @Leto85
    @Leto85 3 роки тому +1437

    I love it how he starts out with his grandmother and ends his show with it. The buildup was excellent, and his humor unexpexted (at least to me). Maybe I should accidentally stumble upon his website some day.

    • @brettmastema7056
      @brettmastema7056 2 роки тому +12

      He uses a lot of comedy standards that make me smile when he says them. People would be amazed how anyone can be funny if they try the rules. I love when i can say something in a certain way and get a bigger laugh than expected and they really saw something i actually wasnt saying. Although it is what i would say i mean now. LOL

    • @justflavio3260
      @justflavio3260 2 роки тому +1

      don't. it uses a language we can't even translate in google translate

    • @ariadna2018
      @ariadna2018 2 роки тому

      Yes !!!🤣🤣🤣 good prank for a comedian !!!

    • @truegreen733
      @truegreen733 6 місяців тому

      that's a good one(he he)

  • @Malouco
    @Malouco 2 роки тому +3

    SAVES LIVES THIS SENSE OF HUMOR DEMON

  • @paulhilder7249
    @paulhilder7249 2 роки тому +7

    This is so true. I have worked in a number of different environments, including managing my own IT company and being a London Policeman. In both of those environments, humour was very much a part of everyday life. It was used as a mechanism to cope with the stressful moments that occurred in very different circumstances. I don't remember much of the difficult times in the police but I can recall many of the humorous ones.

  • @pablolloyd1450
    @pablolloyd1450 4 роки тому +238

    Flirting with a waitress and “Error. Unable to establish connection to server.” 😂😂😂
    That was clever.

  • @gtheking1926
    @gtheking1926 4 роки тому +2101

    This poor video has been demonized because of “wtf” Wow That’s Fun. Wtf UA-cam

    • @nirmienalt6268
      @nirmienalt6268 4 роки тому +72

      Gtheking
      Wow thats fun UA-cam

    • @henryventurina8832
      @henryventurina8832 4 роки тому +13

      For real?

    • @jamariegdia8014
      @jamariegdia8014 4 роки тому +13

      Changing the meaning of Wtf.

    • @markedwardlewis8007
      @markedwardlewis8007 4 роки тому +82

      No! It’s been demonized? We need an exercist

    • @skywriter4308
      @skywriter4308 4 роки тому +84

      @@markedwardlewis8007 I think you meant exorcist. xD Unless you think exercise will expel the demons.

  • @jorgemata66
    @jorgemata66 12 днів тому

    I can attest to the fact that humor works in personal relationships, the workplace, etc. I am a teacher and there is not a day that goes without me using humor to engage my young students (elementary level). It makes an otherwise stressful work (especially after the pandemic) way more tolerable and even enjoyable!

  • @jodiseva
    @jodiseva 2 роки тому +10

    I love this, I share it very regularly and usually wind up watching it myself again each time (at least 10 times now). Humor is everything and this guy, as he says himself, personifies the fact that humor doesn't have to be innate and that's beautiful :)

  • @AllAboutAwe_HQ
    @AllAboutAwe_HQ 5 років тому +504

    "You are way above average. Don't be mean " 👍👍

  • @dani.phantm
    @dani.phantm 5 років тому +2961

    this crowd is dead smh he was on a roll with the jokes

    • @goshtic9565
      @goshtic9565 5 років тому +289

      Or the crowd aren't that bright to get the jokes. Sometime when someone say a clever joke, you just roll with it and laugh, so it makes you seem like you're smart to understand it. Ha, ha.

    • @aditimin1260
      @aditimin1260 5 років тому +247

      @@goshtic9565 There's something about that comma...

    • @salmourn7316
      @salmourn7316 5 років тому +81

      the mic doesn't pick up the audience very well

    • @tdreamgmail
      @tdreamgmail 4 роки тому +144

      They were overly generous. He's not funny

    • @hugoc.8534
      @hugoc.8534 4 роки тому +14

      In a smart deep way yeah but cringe asf. But I digged

  • @s.tamboli7293
    @s.tamboli7293 Рік тому +5

    Very impressive ! Relating humor with examples was the best part, especially about your grandma. You gave that human touch to your speech. Thanks.

  • @yumikoalida5570
    @yumikoalida5570 4 місяці тому

    "But I've learned we're not our personality assessments." THIS. This is actually what took 2 years and more of my teenage life to find out that I was not just what MBTI test told me who I was. I was not just an introverted melancholic depressed girl who loves overthinks stuff. I was not someone who couldn't go out there and being the first who initiated to talk first to stranger. I was not excluded from the society, I was excluded myself from them. I was not rejected. And I was not special, neither I was different. I am just a girl, who still finds out who she is, and willing to learn and explore more about her world. This is such a precious talk. I love it.

  • @nurin3624
    @nurin3624 3 роки тому +719

    "In today's overworked, underappreciated, stress-filled, sleep-deprived culture,
    humor is a necessity. "

    • @parvajuddin3830
      @parvajuddin3830 3 роки тому +4

      Wouldn't it have been hilarious if nobody laughed at this guy's jokes during the Ted talk

    • @josephcabrera7626
      @josephcabrera7626 3 роки тому +22

      “Unable to establish connection to the server.” That was really smart lmao

  • @yazarhtun3028
    @yazarhtun3028 4 роки тому +535

    If anyone who wanna take away the tips from this lesson,
    1/ Share your point of view.
    2/ Explore and heighten.
    3/ Practice, Perform and Repeat.

    • @GraceYocum
      @GraceYocum 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks I love u lol

    • @nurhusna1407
      @nurhusna1407 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks it got way too long to start and I got bored lol

    • @shireenity
      @shireenity 3 роки тому

      Thank you

    • @makokimoto4132
      @makokimoto4132 3 роки тому

      Flirting with a waitress and “Error. Unable to establish connection to server.” 😂😂😂
      That was clever.

    • @solcoster8110
      @solcoster8110 3 роки тому

      @Jamie Ng what does number 2 mean

  • @williamkz
    @williamkz Рік тому +4

    Thank you. Great talk. It makes a lot of sense. Most of us enjoy working with folks who smile a lot and don't take things too seriously. It's fun. It's less fun working with dour, nit-picky faultfinders. In general, when work is fun, it's more productive and there are fewer sick days. Humour is a great antidote to stress.

  • @noelbourne2215
    @noelbourne2215 Рік тому +2

    Excellent!!! A merry heart is good for the soul!!! Love Grandma's answers!

  • @nicoletelovejoy5565
    @nicoletelovejoy5565 4 роки тому +1620

    If he was a rapper they would call him Hydro Gen X.

    • @user-ue6gg3zv3o
      @user-ue6gg3zv3o 4 роки тому +19

      Lil dro

    • @jeffrenjr
      @jeffrenjr 4 роки тому +8

      @@user-ue6gg3zv3o or Lil nerd

    • @krlm777
      @krlm777 4 роки тому +15

      Chem Mr.-E

    • @ItsjustMe-rx6cj
      @ItsjustMe-rx6cj 4 роки тому +6

      Let me one up ya with the nerd stuff. If he was in a three man band. "Hydro Gen X2 Oxy Gen X1" as flow as water.

    • @onetanveer1309
      @onetanveer1309 4 роки тому +4

      Ha, ha

  • @shinnyii
    @shinnyii 5 років тому +503

    Hey, this one is actually pretty good.
    Love, your grandma

    • @Shain3333
      @Shain3333 5 років тому +3

      Savage

    • @1Kn2828
      @1Kn2828 4 роки тому +2

      Not Sirbeasty
      You forgot the introduction
      Love, your grandma

  • @TITOFROG1
    @TITOFROG1 Рік тому +4

    This guy is actually very funny and smart. Good delivery and I'd say he's "underrated" as a stand up comic and I don't know why. The more you listen to him, the more you'll like him. Thanks.

  • @danielwu249
    @danielwu249 3 роки тому +832

    "Are you opposite over hypotenuse? Because you're making me want to sin"
    How to attract a girl from the math team in your school with minimal effort

  • @ImmortalLemon
    @ImmortalLemon 3 роки тому +432

    I learned a while ago that if I make people laugh when trying to explain something they get it better. So I shifted my language in general to be more comedic just in my general speaking, now people understand what I say better

    • @elvikingo100
      @elvikingo100 2 роки тому +14

      It's easier to keep their attention - for sure!

    • @ScorpioHR
      @ScorpioHR 2 роки тому +30

      That's exactly how teaching works. You need a familiar topic, known to everyone and then present a twist to it, something that matches the same pattern but people didn't know about it. What really happens is that we got confused for a moment, trying to make the connections and see the pattern, and when we "get it" - brain gives us cookies, because brain wants us to learn new things. Children learn new things every day, laughing up to 200 times a day. Because they're discovering something new. Jokes teach us a new perspective, and it makes us happy. This is the same reason that will make you smile, because you've learned something new...
      Wait for it...........

    • @nickr8979
      @nickr8979 2 роки тому +3

      What do you mean?

    • @ImmortalLemon
      @ImmortalLemon 2 роки тому +14

      @@nickr8979 giggles mean big brain think. More giggle means you wanna listen more. More you listen means human word idea sharing and we can win evolution better

    • @itzelfranco2772
      @itzelfranco2772 2 роки тому +5

      @@ImmortalLemon underrated comment

  • @marsackerman3706
    @marsackerman3706 2 роки тому +15

    This guy: “you can be more productive, less stressed, and happier using humor”
    Me: someone get bo burnham

  • @izharhussain7241
    @izharhussain7241 2 роки тому +10

    Really impressive! And "what if no one takes me seriously?": I mean, look at you. Delivering your thing in the best way possible!!!! Cheers!

  • @zane908
    @zane908 6 років тому +1451

    “ Are you a vertical asymptote, because your beauty has no limits !”
    🤪🤪🤪

    • @actsrv9
      @actsrv9 6 років тому +63

      Most women are S-curves, ya know, with the plateau starting after their first integration that produces a 2-variable derivative.

    • @blacklotusmedia
      @blacklotusmedia 6 років тому +6

      Z M LMFAOOO

    • @garrettmccloskey274
      @garrettmccloskey274 6 років тому +2

      nice

    • @Phantom914
      @Phantom914 6 років тому +60

      "Ayyy gurrrl, are you opposite over hypotenuse? Because you're makin me wanna sin ;)"

    • @a_diamond
      @a_diamond 6 років тому +6

      Z M would have worked for me..

  • @xQcWilliam
    @xQcWilliam 5 років тому +398

    At first I thought the vertical asymptote pickup line was really funny but then I realized how much of a nerd I am for understanding it lol

    • @weird2972
      @weird2972 4 роки тому +7

      Soo umm... could you explain it? cuz i have no idea what it is.

    • @crimmus
      @crimmus 4 роки тому +7

      It’s just if you took/paid attention in Algebra 2.

    • @weird2972
      @weird2972 4 роки тому +1

      @@ScillogScratch Oh thanks. I understand now. Kinda. But Im just starting gr7 soo idrc.

    • @sanderverlinde4311
      @sanderverlinde4311 4 роки тому

      i got it too, and in my opinion it actually was a pretty awesome joke :D

    • @cookingshellybean
      @cookingshellybean 4 роки тому

      It was a pretty great joke! I'd have laughed out loud if I were her. You don't even have to be good at calculus or remember it from years ago... You could watch Mean Girls and still appreciate it

  • @rogermoscrop4523
    @rogermoscrop4523 2 роки тому +1

    Light hearted creativity; ‘if it fills an unforgiving minute with sixty seconds worth of distance run,’ job done ✅

  • @iamluckyjames_
    @iamluckyjames_ 2 місяці тому

    "Trolled by my own grandmother"
    That line got me laughing really hard. 😂
    Amazing lessons here:
    1. Share your point of view
    2. Explore and heighten
    3. Practice, Perform, Repeat
    Thank you very much for sharing.

  • @vjayind
    @vjayind 6 років тому +625

    "Way Above Average, dont be Mean" killed it !

    • @JCAlder
      @JCAlder 6 років тому +21

      Oh thanks, I had understood "you weigh above average, don't be mean" and thought this was rude haha

    • @jasperbartolazo4794
      @jasperbartolazo4794 6 років тому +7

      whats the mode of this comment section and what dou you mean by it?

    • @vjayind
      @vjayind 6 років тому +27

      It was a joke in the video.. A guy walk up to a girl in the Bar who ignore his.. as a geek the guy responds " You are way above average, dont be mean(the mean in statistics ie Average)" it cant be any geeky and wittier.. :)

    • @jasperbartolazo4794
      @jasperbartolazo4794 6 років тому +12

      should have highlighted my "mode" and "mean" from my previous comment. . .

    • @muppetallica
      @muppetallica 6 років тому +1

      vjayind His chances of getting her number? Yeah, probably.
      😜 🤣

  • @ArjunThatai
    @ArjunThatai 4 роки тому +1062

    "hey girl,
    Are you a vertical asymptote?
    Cuz. your beauty has no limits."

    • @anonymoussecret5948
      @anonymoussecret5948 4 роки тому +29

      While technically true, an infinity is often used to denote unbounded limits especially in a beginning level calc course (which most ppl will end up stopping at)

    • @olivergaar9276
      @olivergaar9276 4 роки тому +36

      Anonymous Secret bet your fun at parties

    • @anonymoussecret5948
      @anonymoussecret5948 4 роки тому +21

      @@olivergaar9276 bet you've been to a single party

    • @olivergaar9276
      @olivergaar9276 4 роки тому +10

      Anonymous Secret. yes, one. So what

    • @SamvedIyer
      @SamvedIyer 4 роки тому +9

      I think engineers in our country (India) must be quite fond of such liners.

  • @lpon3675
    @lpon3675 6 місяців тому +1

    I have taught many management classes. No matter what the specific subject I always start out by telling my audience about the Mary Poppins approach to work. This is how it goes: In every task that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and snap, the jobs a game.

  • @veronica_960
    @veronica_960 6 місяців тому

    This video is one of the most positive and funny on UA-cam. Always coming back to it. Thank you, Andrew Tarvin! Already watched it like tens of times.

  • @chasecollins3263
    @chasecollins3263 3 роки тому +190

    “Nobody can stop you from creating a Twitter account and writing puns”.
    Much simpler times indeed.

    • @GuiPurri
      @GuiPurri 2 роки тому

      what changed?

    • @chasecollins3263
      @chasecollins3263 2 роки тому +15

      @@GuiPurri Twitter has never been a place that advocated for free speech. It has gotten worse though. People’s account being temporarily disable or permanently disable due to people posting jokes 5 years ago. Cancel culture is the worst of it. Examples include canceling a Mexican content creator for speaking Spanish. Ruining a mans life because he was cracking his knuckles out of context at a protest (the man wasn’t directing it at anybody). Canceling a minor content creator for having friends. It’s not all a terrible community with toxic people, but is certain has a large amount of people who get super offended at jokes.

    • @fatimaabdulsattar9223
      @fatimaabdulsattar9223 2 роки тому

      @@chasecollins3263 that mexican cc ur talking abt is quackity right? people really tried to cancel him fro speaking his native language like wtf

    • @chasecollins3263
      @chasecollins3263 2 роки тому +1

      @@fatimaabdulsattar9223 Yeah, and since that, they’ve swatted Osvaldo12 into quitting Twitter. Rip to a real legend.

    • @fatimaabdulsattar9223
      @fatimaabdulsattar9223 2 роки тому

      @@chasecollins3263 havent heard of them but yeah rip

  • @Sevilou
    @Sevilou Рік тому +4

    If everyone could handle the banter we would not have a need for censorship everywhere we'd have world peace.
    Excellent jokes and presentation, I'm 100% sharing this with my friends!

  • @DABUNGINATOR
    @DABUNGINATOR 13 днів тому +1

    Somewhere along the way, I sorta forgot how to have humor. I just feel more bland, more sad, but that's on me. I've been dealing with stress in the worst way, & I need to control myself again.

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins2389 4 роки тому +67

    Also, I find (at 71) that as I walk around having my day: being on the lookout for funny situations and mis spellings, or just silliness, gives me such joy. And the happy feeling - lingers long in my mind. And, I suspect, in my immune system, to fight illness and aches and pains..

    • @Fortifeye
      @Fortifeye 3 роки тому +1

      happy 72! Hope youre still living!

  • @Frozenfanatic-vq4rr
    @Frozenfanatic-vq4rr 3 роки тому +118

    "When a computer has a problem, you get an error message. When a something goes wrong with a human, you get...*feelings*"
    Eugh. Emotions. Felt that.

    • @stevetennispro
      @stevetennispro 2 роки тому +3

      And a computer's attempt to understand humans would be... a BIT problematic. ;)

  • @amarahughes1814
    @amarahughes1814 2 роки тому +3

    I love this! Its absolutely inspiring and funny. I sent this to my teachers, and they loved it.

  • @Fiona-West
    @Fiona-West Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this guy's perspective and delivery! I also love this man's grandma, her responses to his facebook statuses were my favorite part of this whole video.

  • @sepehrsohrabi95
    @sepehrsohrabi95 4 роки тому +1771

    how much of a computer nerd are you?
    me : 1

  • @bobmorane9200
    @bobmorane9200 4 роки тому +231

    11:58 shout out to the one guy who clapped

  • @IceCreamMeltdown
    @IceCreamMeltdown 2 роки тому +18

    Outstanding presentation! Thank you for sharing your talent, and this timeless advice with us.

  • @vvvvvvvvvverdy
    @vvvvvvvvvverdy 5 місяців тому

    Fascinating approach. He's witty and very intelligent, and his sense of humour reflects it all. Great video, thank you!

  • @atturnec360
    @atturnec360 4 роки тому +167

    “Things would be so much easier if humans came with error an message”
    %1000 😂😂😂
    Great talk man!

  • @user-id4cu1hp6j
    @user-id4cu1hp6j 3 роки тому +58

    I’m kinda confused why a lot of people in the comments is still trying to learn to be funny while they already get me laughing to death

  • @robertashaffer3950
    @robertashaffer3950 Рік тому +3

    I enjoyed this very much! I love to laugh...however I love making others laugh even more....and it seems to come to me naturally. At almost 62 years young, I am deciding which direction I want to take on this journey called Life...and your TED TALK has opened my eyes to things I have never thought about before. Thank you very much for this. And..you are funny! Very! My colleague definitely heard me laughing! Your grandmother is awesome! 😅Wishing you all the best!

  • @thynguyenlamanh3656
    @thynguyenlamanh3656 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much, it blew my mind. I've always thought that humor is innate. When I saw a friend who could easily make everybody laugh, I was so jealous. I wish I could be this funny too. But my mind thinks its instinct, I never once tried to cultivate it

  • @nathangarber9644
    @nathangarber9644 5 років тому +607

    On a date with a waitress..
    She’s not really feeling it..
    “ERROR: Unable to establish connection to server”
    Lost my mind 😂😂

  • @cynthiaaaa5204
    @cynthiaaaa5204 6 років тому +61

    When he made the sin joke, my first though was, "OH." (Opposite / Hypotenuse) 😂 I would definitely respond favorably to this pick up line. 👌🏻