Just kidding : using humor effectively

Franzini, Louis R. 1941- (Author).

Summary: "For adults who enjoy humor and who would like to be funnier. It includes definitions of funniness and examples of both helpful and harmful humor. It describes the relevant comedic and psychological rules for making humor effective. The book points out the danger signs for offensive humor and how to make the decision to 'say it or stuff it.' Examples of successful and unsuccessful humor from comedians to politicians are used throughout to illustrate the many varieties of humor and how context and audience make a difference. Finally, a variety of fun exercises are offered to build the skills for effective humor making"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781442213364 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1442213361 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781442213388 (electronic)
ISBN: 1442213388 (electronic)
Physical Description: print
vii, 197 p. ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 187) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The power of humor and laughter -- The nuts and bolts of humor -- Political correctness and humor -- Not all humor is all good -- Public bombings -- Effective humor pitfalls -- Spontaneous humor versus spontaneous sex -- How you can be even funnier -- Strategies to avoid humor that fails -- Getting the last laugh.