By Frank Lucasale Laughter, whether it’s quiet, loud, or in-between, is good for the soul, as long as it’s well-timed. Funerals aren’t the best place for a good laugh—Aunt Gertrude’s farewell deserves a little more respect.
But when it comes to the funny messages shared on the sign outside El Arroyo, an Austin, Texas Tex-Mex restaurant, those laughs are always welcome. Since 1975, they’ve been serving up great food with a side of humor, and Bored Panda loves sharing their witty signs.
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Comedy is all around us—whether in music, movies, TV shows, theater, or even everyday places like the streets or sky. Its main goal is to make us laugh and enjoy ourselves, and it’s been doing that for a long time, starting with the Ancient Greeks. Classic comedy usually has a light, funny tone, and ends on a happy note.
While what’s funny to one person might not be to someone else, screenwriter Alyssa Maio from New Jersey believes there are some techniques that can make jokes more appealing to most people.
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According to Alyssa, timing is key in comedy. How a comedian or actor delivers a joke can make all the difference in how the audience reacts. Good timing creates anticipation, and what we expect—or don’t expect—adds to the humor, especially when something totally unexpected happens. Comedy also works best when it’s relatable, a little sad, and helps us cope with life’s challenges.
But writing this type of comedy is hard. Alexi Duggins believes it’s even tougher than drama because humor is so personal. What one person finds funny, another might not. He argues that comedy, like life, helps us deal with difficult topics by making us laugh at things that would otherwise seem overwhelming, like the meaning of our existence.
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