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Instant Humor: How to Be Funny Instantly!

By: The INSTANT-Series
Narrated by: The INSTANT-Series
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Publisher's summary

So you want to be funny...or funnier?

Let's face it, funny people are fun people. The more funny you are, the more fun you have. And who doesn't want to have fun? Not just girls, but everybody. (Sorry Cyndi Lauper.)

Goes without saying, people love to be around funny fun people who know how to have a good time and make others laugh. Why?

  • Laughter is the best medicine in the world that can make worries go away.
  • Laughter is the ultimate euphoric feeling that can lift the human spirit.
  • Laughter is the positive viral effect that can contagiously spread happiness.
  • Laughter is the lubricant that can ease tensions and solve problems.
  • Laughter is the universal glue that can unite people to all come together.

Simply put, if you can make people laugh, they'll love you for it! That can open many doors for you in relationships, jobs, and even getting out of trouble. :)

We are constantly told you're either born with a funny bone or not. After all, being funny is utilizing your creativity with your own view of the world of what's widely accepted notion of the truth, or challenging those beliefs disguised in humor. It's all a personalized creative-involved endeavor; it's not like there is a technical step-by-step blueprint to follow into the working madness of the mind of the funniest man in the world, unlike fixing a car, right?

Not so fast grasshopper! Comedy is more formulaic than you may think (i.e., buildup, anticipation, tension, and release). There are structural elements to guide the creative process to being funny. Most people who are funny already have some forms of subconscious structures they follow without realizing, to generate jokes and come up with their materials, after using them for so long. It's called "a sense of humor&q

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What disappointed you about Instant Humor: How to Be Funny Instantly!?

It had a decent rating so I took advantage of the sale and purchased it. Even on sale it was a waist of money. Nothing funny about it or the examples.

What was most disappointing about The INSTANT-Series’s story?

I really don't think I got one good tip.

Any additional comments?

Don't waist your time or money!

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How to be funny made easy!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, very concise and with helpful examples.

What other book might you compare Instant Humor: How to Be Funny Instantly! to and why?

There isn't any book I would compare it to. It's great on its own.

What about The INSTANT-Series’s performance did you like?

Straight to the point and written in an understandable and fun way.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Not sure.

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This was an interesting audio series. The author is correct by saying that people tend to gravitate towards those who have a sense of humor. This audio tape is not about how to become a stand-up comedian, although some of it may apply. It is more about adding humor to the most upsetting situations or breaking the ice in conversations. The number one rule in being funny is to always make fun of yourself. Being funny, makes someone more approachable and likeable. Everyone wants to be charming and funny but instead end up being ridiculous and silly. The author has helped me understand what a good sense of humor means and how to avoid common mistakes.
He talked about being yourself and finding your own brand of humor, knowing your audience and what will make them laugh. He encourages us to listen, watch, and be in situations where we can be funny and help us get inspired to be funnier and practice. Most important parts of humor per the author is length of routine and timing. He gives us some type of activities to participate in to become funnier. If an attempt was made to add humor to a situation does not work, then turn it around and make fun of yourself. I will try some of these tips when meeting my friends next time.

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Introduction to structuring humor

What made the experience of listening to Instant Humor: How to Be Funny Instantly! the most enjoyable?

I liked "Instant Humor" because I'm pretty shy and I want to learn ways to break the ice! This book helped me learn how to formulate jokes in an effective, natural way. Making people laugh helps them relax and I think this will help me in my teaching.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There aren't any characters in this story but the book is written in a way that's easy to follow. Very user friendly.

Which character – as performed by The INSTANT-Series – was your favorite?

There aren't any characters in this story but the narrator was great.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This is a relatively short book so it's easy to listen to in one sitting. I listened to it while I was driving to work. There are parts I'd like to review, of course, to get more out of it.

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An Awesome Guide

What was one of the most memorable moments of Instant Humor: How to Be Funny Instantly!?

The most important and memorable lessons in Instant Humor are that you need to disregard the possible consequences of your jokes, and that you need to think outside of the box. By doing those two things, you'll quickly be on your way to being funnier. If your sense of humor needs a bit more help, though, Instant Humor can definitely help you. By brushing up on your humor skills, you'll inevitably make more people like you and want to be around you.

Any additional comments?

Instant Humor helped me a ton. After all, people like funny people, and like being around people who are fun. Why not work on becoming that fun person yourself? I did, with the help of Instant Humor, and it worked extremely well. The first time I spoke to my now boyfriend, I opened with a joke after getting confidence and humor tips from Instant Humor, and it worked. I can’t recommend Instant Humor enough.

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don't buy it

I got about halfway through it. it's hokey and very contrived. a book that tries to teach you how to be humorous should be humorous that you think? based on other books I've been through it does touch on some good principles but it does such a shoddy job of elaborating or demonstrating

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how to be seen as a dork among peers

this book is appallingly bad. The examples and "techniques" are geared to the most lost, nerdy, awkward people, and wouldn't be helpful even to them. waste of money and time. didn't finish it.

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had to stop after 20 minutes. unfunny.

Lame; stilted delivery and I didn't laugh a single time. the techniques seem to be written by someone trying hard to be funny but totally missing the goal posts.

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Enter a new world

Would you listen to Instant Humor: How to Be Funny Instantly! again? Why?

Absolutely. The author was extremely descriptive in terms that were easy to understand. Ill listen to it again and again.

Would you recommend Instant Humor: How to Be Funny Instantly! to your friends? Why or why not?

Absolutely. The author is playing in a monotone which is extremely attractive. It just kind of reels you in.

Have you listened to any of The INSTANT-Series’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

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Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The part about the work satire was appreciated. The person who was upset for no reason. The response "dude I never was supposed to send you anything" was phenomenal.

Any additional comments?

I am going to give this a whirl in the real world.

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very short - but very cheap

Would you try another book from The INSTANT-Series and/or The INSTANT-Series?

Good quick tips and a very quick 40 min listen to remind yourself how to be better interactive with folks in your network and more memorable in group situations.

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A few tips

You can't expect much from a 41 minutes audio book.
It gives you some good tips.
Of course there is a lot much information you can get in other books like David Nihill's book.
They give you 1 little example of funny stuff and then say "Exercise...", then another example and "Exercise...", etc.
I won't return it, it has a few good tips.

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