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Humor Delivery Tips
(if you don't use what is taught in my
public speaking book,
just start passing out the pillows and
blankets at the beginning of your
presentation, cause your audience will need
them)
- Do not EVER repeat a punch line! Once
the punch line is revealed, the joke is
done. I'll say it again, don't ever
repeat any of your punch lines.
- OK, with that said, here's an exception
to this rule. At a later time in your
speech, if you had a joke or punch line that
died a horrible death, you can call it back
to make fun of yourself. Being able to laugh
at yourself is taught in my
public speaking book
too.
- Try not to signal your upcoming punch
line. If the humor in your punch line
depends upon the words "broken truck", don't
say the following: "Did you hear the one
about the broken truck? "
- It is imperative that you memorize your
punch line. You should be able to awaken out
of a deep sleep and without hesitation,
deliver your punch line accurately. Give all
the facts necessary for the joke to make
sense. The humor is lost if you leave out
the necessary details. Knowing how to
properly tell a joke is also taught in my
public speaking book.
- Use the fewest words possible to get to
your punch line. Brevity is truly the soul
of wit (never use a worn out cliché either).
The longer the joke, the funnier it needs to
be.
- NEVER, EVER explain your joke. If the
audience doesn't understand, it's your fault
for not telling the joke right or telling it
to the wrong audience.
- Don't walk around too much when telling
a joke or story. I walk, but I stop when
important points are being made and when I'm
delivering a punch line to add extra
emphasis.
- If you use notes, highlight or mark
upcoming jokes or stories so they don't
sneak up on you. They will need special
emphasis.
- Practice! Practice! Practice! I tell a
joke or story 30 to 50 times in practice
before I use it in a presentation. Using the
skills from my public
speaking book in this area involves
hours and hours of practice before you "Go
Live" in front of an audience, always be
prepared to give your best.
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