Bibliograph

Just kidding, using humor effectively, Louis R. Franzini

Type

Label

Just kidding, using humor effectively, Louis R. Franzini

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Just kidding

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

777602367

Responsibility statement

Louis R. Franzini

Sub title

using humor effectively

Summary

"For adults who enjoy humor and who would like to be funnier. It includes definitions of funniness and examples of both helpful and harmful humor. It describes the relevant comedic and psychological rules for making humor effective. The book points out the danger signs for offensive humor and how to make the decision to 'say it or stuff it.' Examples of successful and unsuccessful humor from comedians to politicians are used throughout to illustrate the many varieties of humor and how context and audience make a difference. Finally, a variety of fun exercises are offered to build the skills for effective humor making"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The power of humor and laughter -- The nuts (and bolts) of humor -- Political correctness and humor -- Not all humor is all good -- Public bombings -- Effective humor pitfalls -- Spontaneous humor vs. spontaneous sex -- How you can be even funnier -- Strategies to avoid humor that fails -- Getting the last laugh

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