Comments on: How to Write Comedy Part 2, Verbal Comedy https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/ A Blog On Writing Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:59:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: đź–‹ Writing Links Round Up 1/8 – B. Shaun Smith https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/#comment-161748 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:07:13 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48695#comment-161748 […] How to Write Comedy Part 2, Verbal Comedy […]

]]> By: Ellen Buikema https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/#comment-160898 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 03:57:53 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48695#comment-160898 In reply to Denise.

Thank you, Denise!
I'm glad you enjoyed the article and found it useful.
The comedy series has been a lot of fun to write.

]]> By: Denise https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/#comment-160890 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:57:59 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48695#comment-160890 This is a fun post which gives great examples.

]]> By: Ellen Buikema https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/#comment-160886 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:51:39 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48695#comment-160886 In reply to James Preston.

Thanks a lot for the image, James. LOL "Weird Science" is a fun movie.

Paraprosdokian is a new term for me as well. I couldn't resist including it the article.

I'm happy to pass along some mirth. Laughter is good medicine.

]]> By: Ellen Buikema https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/#comment-160885 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:45:27 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48695#comment-160885 In reply to Lynette M Burrows.

Hi Lynette,

I love a good unintentional funny! I think that when we are young, we do that kind of thing a lot and later learn use it to good advantage.

Humor is helpful to shine a little light into the dark.

]]> By: Ellen Buikema https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/#comment-160884 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:38:57 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48695#comment-160884 In reply to Veronica Mixon.

You are most welcome, Veronica. I had a great time researching this topic.

]]> By: James Preston https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/#comment-160882 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:04:08 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48695#comment-160882 Perfect, Ellen! Great essay and I laughed out loud at the "two-headed squirrel."
You have brightened my day and, like other writers who have commented, I learned a new word -- paraprosdokian. Thank you!

Later -- oh, no! Now the squirrel is stuck in my mind; I keep thinking of it and then "Weird Science." "Why are we wearing bras on our heads?"

]]> By: Lynette M Burrows https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/#comment-160881 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 20:43:59 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48695#comment-160881 What fun. I also learned a new word, a funny word, and a word that's fun to say: Paraprosdokian.

I use a little humor in my stories to lighten the tone after dark/heavy/sad scenes. Most frequently I use mixed metaphors and double meanings. Then there's the unintentional humor...let's not talk about that.

I think it takes the right set-up, the right audience, and the right timing or delivery to make good humor.

With the lessons, the reminders, and the examples from your posts, I may use humor a little more often in my stories. Thanks, Ellen.

]]> By: Veronica Mixon https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/#comment-160874 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 03:05:06 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48695#comment-160874 Great article—thanks for the reminders!

]]> By: Ellen Buikema https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/#comment-160872 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:03:32 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48695#comment-160872 In reply to Kris.

Hi Kris!
Yes, I think we all need a good laugh around now.

Paraprosdokian is a great term!

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