A joke is a text of humorous content. This definition is not a secret to anyone. A joke can offend, or, conversely, cheer up, defuse the atmosphere, relieve tension. Women love men who make funny jokes; men love women who make funny jokes. People who know how to make funny jokes attract others with their optimism.
So let's figure it out. It’s really funny to joke, but what’s better not to laugh at.
Secret # 1: Talk Nonsense
Remember: jokes are, first of all, words that confuse us a little, and laughter is a defensive reaction to such a gap in patterns. So the more absurd the joke, the funnier it is. Do not be afraid to carry nonsense. Gradually, based on the reaction of the interlocutors, you will find that middle ground between too abstruse and too delusional jokes.
For example, let's compare two jokes:
Do you know why a tram rattles when it goes on rails? Let's figure it out together. Tram moves on rails using wheels. This part of it is a circle, if we talk about its geometric shape. Therefore, to calculate the area of the wheel, you need to use the following formula: pi p square. Pi is a constant number. Therefore, it must be excluded from the formula. P is the radius. In this case, its size is unknown. Therefore, this value should also be excluded. It remains a square. When it rolls, it always thunders.
The joke is undeniably very witty, but the average person will need at least five minutes to think, and only then he will understand the joke and laugh. So, if your goal is not to show off your erudition, but to cheer up others - jokes of this type are not very suitable.
And a second example.
A brick floats along the river, and another one follows. Well, let them swim, maybe he is his wife.
Yes, the phrase is essentially nonsense. However, few people hold back a smile or a laugh when they hear it. It is such nonsense that makes millions laugh.
Secret number 2: the joke should not be offensive
Remember, a joke is, first of all, that brings laughter and joy, and not tears and resentment. Never laugh at someone if he doesn’t want it. And never laugh at someone who cannot stand up for himself and say whether he likes your words or not. Small children, old people, cripples, animals, shy and slaughtered people should by no means become the object of your ridicule. So you will not attract people to yourself, but, on the contrary, you will push away with your cynicism. No need to joke over other people's grief or tragedy, terrorist attacks, accidents and other terrible things. You will be considered an immoral person without brakes.
Secret # 3: laugh at your jokes
Of course, this may be the reason for the awkward moment when only the comedian laughed. However, in most cases, someone else's laugh, firstly, relieves some tension, and, as it were, gives permission to laugh (if someone else laughs, then the moment is appropriate for laughs). Secondly, everyone knows that laughter is contagious. Well, and thirdly, if you yourself do not find your words funny, then how can you convince others of this?
Remember, a sense of humor, as well as other qualities, it is quite possible to cultivate in yourself, even without special inborn talents. Funny jokes are art, and art can be comprehended.
Joke and laugh, because laughter prolongs life!