Investment Outlook , Published Feb 17, 2019
Papa CJ
Award-winning International Comedian, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker.Don’t let the world change your smile. Let your smile change the world.
Overview
The asset I’m talking about is a good sense of humour. It holds you in good stead in a bear and a bull run. If you’ve ever been curious about how to acquire that wonderful asset, I’m about to share some professional trade secrets!
A day without laughter is a day wasted – Charlie Chaplin.
Know your audience If they don’t like risque jokes, don’t throw one in just coz a ‘really nice one’ popped into your head. Unless of course awkward silence is the response you’re aiming for. Don’t force fit your joke If what you have to say fits into the natural flow of the group’s conversation, sure, tell that story. Don’t just butt in coz you want your moment in the spotlight. Attention seekers are viewed as idiots. Comedy is tragedy plus time If you’re going to joke about a tragic incident for someone personally or the world at large, remember that there is such a thing as too soon. Make sure your audience is in the same headspace before you do that hilarious plane crash joke.
Local and topical is funnier
A joke about recent events or something
local and specific to the audience tends to
be funnier. However topical jokes have a
shorter life span and local content doesn’t
always travel well. So maybe avoid doing
that Punjabi joke about the Gurgaon taxi
driver when you’re speaking to Tamil colleagues
in Chennai.
Be authentic
Your content and delivery should be in sync
with your personality. If you’re trying to be
someone you’re not just to impress an
audience, they’ll see through it immediately
and you’ll come across as someone desperately
seeking approval. Don’t do that.
Relatability is key
Your audience does not need to agree with
your point of view but unless they get the
context of the joke there is no chance they
will get the punchline. Make sure you
bridge that gap if there is one.
Keep it snappy
In an age of limited attention spans, it’s
good to have a few one-liners or short jokes
in the bag. The rule is the longer your story,
the funnier the ending needs to be.
A magician always carries cards
Be armed with a couple of jokes or stories
that you know are fantastic and that you
tell really well. So that if the opportunity
comes up, you’re locked and loaded and
ready to fire.
Always leave them wanting
Little and amazing is better than a lot and
not that amazing. If you nail two jokes that
score 10s, resist the urge to throw in those
maybe jokes that will bring down your average.
Let them invite you to the next party to
hear those.
Money can be very funny
If you have deep pockets and want someone
else to do all the hard work while you
reap the benefits, there is a brilliant and
extremely modest comedian who’s available
for hire. I believe his name is Papa CJ
and he can be found in the friendzone.
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