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Do you think being funny is something you are "born" with, or something you have to develop, train, like any other skill?
I haven't ever been really funny. Sure, I make people smile, or laugh a little through remarks and anecdotes, but it's never the kind of laughing where you think the person is going to suffocate, or wet his pants.
Other people on the other hand, seem to have the gift of being hilarious, no matter what they say.
Do you think being funny is something you are "born" with, or something you have to develop, train, like any other skill?
I haven't ever been really funny. Sure, I make people smile, or laugh a little through remarks and anecdotes, but it's never the kind of laughing where you think the person is going to suffocate, or wet his pants.
Other people on the other hand, seem to have the gift of being hilarious, no matter what they say.
So, what do you think of it?
Well not everybody is funny and that is okay. Everybody is different. I think some people have the gift of being funny. However it does not mean that you cannot learn how to be funny. Look at what these people are doing, what do they do that makes them funny? Do they act childish etc... Learn from them. Try to immitate these people..
I don't think you can just become funny. I think you are either born with a natural ability for humor or not. I think you can study and maybe even take classes but being funny isn't just about learning timing and funny jokes. Some people (including myself) are just naturally funny. I've been funny ever since I can remember, I was always making people laugh ever since I could talk. Both of my parents were funny too. Actually my entire family has a great sense of humor and can be quite funny.
People think I am funny but I beg to differ. I am dull and tasteless but the again my friends and most of my family think I am a riot. WTF is wrong with them people? Are they effing nuts!!!!?
People think I am funny but I beg to differ. I am dull and tasteless but the again my friends and most of my family think I am a riot. WTF is wrong with them people? Are they effing nuts!!!!?
I think you're funny. You seem to have some of the same dry humor as I do.
For the OP's question, you can't force being funny. Some people are funny, but are stupid. Some people are smart, but aren't funny. Just focus on your attributes, coming off as trying to be funny will backfire.
Heck, even if you think you are funny, and getting good reactions, many others may think you aren't at all.
For me personally, I offend wayyy more people than I ever make laugh, but hey, that's me.
I do think it is something people are usually born with. My son, who is now 19, had his teachers rolling on the floor in kindergarten - he is and always was just a child that had the humour and the timing of jokes built into him somehow.
I do think some people are naturally funny: some kids are just hammy or they do funny little impressions or have a quick wit. It's a talent like drawing or playing an instrument. Confidence plays a big part of it, though. A comic has the guts to speak up and make a fool of himself and say or do risky things. Some people are more shy and uncomfortable being looked at, but those feelings can be gotten over or masked. I believe that something like Toastmasters would help with that.
People don't think i'm funny, they just think i'm funny looking.
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