Become A Stand-Up Comedian in 1 Week: Learn the Secrets of Stand-Up Comedy by Michael Young

Author:Michael Young [Young, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-09-09T20:00:00+00:00

Specificity over generality

When given a choice, describing something in detail is usually funnier. Earlier, we mentioned that you should utilize word economy when crafting setup and punchlines. That rule still holds true, and should be respected in most cases. However, you can consider adding some zest to your setup and punchlines by being more specific. It is especially useful when talking about visual things, since specificity helps paint a better mental image for the audience, and a better mental image gets more laughs.

For example, consider the following pairs of words and phrases that are general and specific: “gun” vs. “sawed-off shotgun,” “steak” vs. “eight pound filet mignon,” and “dog” vs. “an overweight pug.”

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