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Punch Up, Down, or ... Sideways?
Many argue that comedy must only punch up, but what if a comic aims slightly lower?
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Andrew Belfry
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Character Growth: Laugh With Them
Funny self-deprecation by a protagonist may teach a lesson in a palatable way.
Sep 11
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Andrew Belfry
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Misleading Names: Accurate Satire
Naming conventions can say a lot without having to say much.
Sep 4
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Andrew Belfry
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Biting Humor: More Than Just a Tension Builder
Jan 4, 2023
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Andrew Belfry
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Can We Laugh at Someone Else’s Tragedy?
Mar 22, 2023
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Andrew Belfry
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Absurd Concept, Mundane Humor
Jun 26
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Andrew Belfry
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Hermit Crab Essays Can Highlight Humor
Dec 27, 2023
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Andrew Belfry
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Delivery Problem? David Sedaris Can Help With That
Apr 5, 2023
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Andrew Belfry
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[Potential] Humor As A Hook
Jul 31
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Andrew Belfry
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Comedic Action: Keep Language Cool
When description and funny banter might need to take a back seat.
Aug 28
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Andrew Belfry
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Humor … In Theory
Craft essays and literary criticism can get pretty dry. Why not punch them up?
Aug 21
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Andrew Belfry
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Let Humor Help Set the Scene
Flashes of funny can speed up setting description which often slows a story down.
Aug 14
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Andrew Belfry
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Unrighteous Indignation Fuels Satire
Outrage over the “wrong” thing can generate humor and insight in the "right" way.
Aug 7
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Andrew Belfry
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[Potential] Humor As A Hook
Even a possible joke can help reel readers in.
Jul 31
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Andrew Belfry
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Funny Story? Add Jokes … Sometimes
When does comedic voice get in the way of an already funny story?
Jul 24
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Andrew Belfry
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Satire: Rational Tone, Shocking Message
Even on the page, delivery can be critical to landing a joke.
Jul 17
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Andrew Belfry
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