Writing comedy is such a funny thing (sorry for the pun). People tell me I'm funny, but I can also never remember a joke when I'm asked for one. And things constantly occur to me that end up making people laugh, but ask me to say something funny, and I come up blank. The idea of actually writing a joke scares the crap out of me. I'm fascinated by the idea that this is a skill that can be taught.
This is great. About keeping characters smart, yeah that's a pet peeve and I've got no interest in being generous. On the other side of that though, when writing is tight it lets you do things that couldn't be done otherwise. For example, I almost never enjoy tragedies because I can usually find flaws in motivation and causation so I end up arguing with the writer in my head instead of embracing the tragedy. But I love Arcane because it doesn't give me any other choice.
#FilmCourage -- Jeff Dunham uses his daughter and sometimes his wife as the butt of jokes... how does he get away with this? Does he ask for permission? Is he supported by his loved ones? Are there repercussions to those loved ones? -- And do you oppose this type of comedy, Mr. Vorhaus? --
He probably has had a conversation with his wife & kids about it. I'm sure there can be repercussions if you use something in your act that a person close to you didn't want to be shared or you never asked them about sharing it. Edit* I know you didn't ask for my opinion but it can be funny if you rip on your family, Shane Gillis or Tim Dillon for example.
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Writing comedy is such a funny thing (sorry for the pun). People tell me I'm funny, but I can also never remember a joke when I'm asked for one. And things constantly occur to me that end up making people laugh, but ask me to say something funny, and I come up blank. The idea of actually writing a joke scares the crap out of me. I'm fascinated by the idea that this is a skill that can be taught.
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I tend to laugh at the situations i put my characters in, aswell as the punch lines. This is a great informative video. Thanks for sharing.
Finally!!! Thank you!!! If anyone is reading this I recommend his book on practice which I learned about from a film courage clip
Great content 💯🔥
Thanks 💯 Love this one with John!
More comedy videos? I don’t see much on the craft of comedic writing very often
And the psychology of comedy 🎭
Loved this video! This video should have a million views ❤
Love this one as well!
This is great. About keeping characters smart, yeah that's a pet peeve and I've got no interest in being generous. On the other side of that though, when writing is tight it lets you do things that couldn't be done otherwise. For example, I almost never enjoy tragedies because I can usually find flaws in motivation and causation so I end up arguing with the writer in my head instead of embracing the tragedy. But I love Arcane because it doesn't give me any other choice.
there's a book called impro by keith johnstone that talks about the concept of status at length in an improv setting. worth checking out i think
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Some buddhist like thinking there particularly talking about outcomes.
#FilmCourage -- Jeff Dunham uses his daughter and sometimes his wife as the butt of jokes... how does he get away with this? Does he ask for permission? Is he supported by his loved ones? Are there repercussions to those loved ones? -- And do you oppose this type of comedy, Mr. Vorhaus? --
He probably has had a conversation with his wife & kids about it.
I'm sure there can be repercussions if you use something in your act that a person close to you didn't want to be shared or you never asked them about sharing it.
Edit* I know you didn't ask for my opinion but it can be funny if you rip on your family, Shane Gillis or Tim Dillon for example.
Step 1 - Casting.
1:24:13 Bill Burr did, but it was funny.
This is so helpful! 🎤🦬💨❤️🤯