How to Create Humour in Speech – Wabs Talk

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How to Create Humour in Speech

There are many ways to create humor in your speech. Humor is like any other skill or technique that can be learnt with practice. Here are some techniques one can use to create humor in his or her Speech with examples:-

1. Wordplay:

This can include puns, jokes and plays on words. Here are some examples for your better understanding:-

a. The past, the present, and the future walked into a bar nearby Wabs Talk (Best English and Public Speaking Institute in India). It was tense.

b. Can February March? No, but April May!

2. Incongruity:

This involves creating a mismatch between what is expected and what actually happens.

a. One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I don’t know.

b. I’m not saying that my boss is a robot, but she does have a lot of programming skills.

3. Exaggeration:

This can involve overstating a point or making something seem larger or more important than it really is.

a. I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.

b. She’s as old as the hills.

c. I walked a million miles to get to WabsTalk. And it was worth it!

4. Self-deprecating humor:

This involves making fun of yourself in a way that is endearing or relatable to your audience.

a. “Today is not my day”, I mutter to myself every single day.

b. I’m actually a very hardworking person. Almost everything becomes harder when I’m the one working on it.

c. They say money talks. But all mine says is goodbye.

5. Observational humor:

This involves making observations about the world or about human behavior that are humorous because they are true.

a. I think part of a best friend’s job should be to
immediately clear your computer history if you die.

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b. Have you ever noticed that when you’re running late, all the traffic lights turn red?

To create humor effectively in your speech, it is important to know your audience and to be mindful of any potentially sensitive topics. It is also a good idea to practice your material beforehand to ensure that it comes across as intended.

How to Create Humour in Speech – Written by Reuben Singh (Co-Founder of WabsTalk)

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