How To Be Funny - The Incongruity Theory of Comedy

In this video, award-winning comedy teacher (as seen on Chelsea, Oprah, NBC) Gerry Katzman from www.StandupComedyClass.com teaches you some easy ways to be funnier right now! For more tips, sign up for his newsletter!

[@chucklechampion544]

This video was extremely useful.
I used it to create a joke.
The person I told it too is now dead.
Only joking!
(Just practising your technique)
Excellent video!
I've watched lots of RUclips videos on comedy theory - this was the most useful and best.
Thank You!
Well done!

[@reallyentertainingtours2890]

What I like about this presenter is that he's well-spoken, organized, and shaved for the video.

[@reallyentertainingtours2890]

The great thing about this guy is he did a second take when the cars drove by.

[@davidsmil10]

The more I'm listening to him the more I know how to appreciate him he's the best unbelievable job

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

I’m so Smart that whenever I walk into a room ALEXA STARTS Asking me Questions 😂😂😂😂😂
Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

[@rbcompound3774]

Can we have less of these please?

[@WhateverFarleyGNA]

Good video 😊

[@reallyentertainingtours2890]

I loved this video - clear, concise, and he even used the internal mic on his mac! (your pattern of 3)

[@TimepieceDan]

Dude had me laughing throughout the whole video. He did such a great job. Thanks joe Rogan 🤣

[@Standupcomedyclass]

Thanks! Did Joe mention us on his podcast?

[@Cactuspractice12]

The book Embassy Town kind of explores this

[@ripzee]

This video is great butt it is hard to think of what to say in the heat of a conversation.

[@davidsmil10]

You have any writing or a book more videos like this one ?

[@JessAyye]

This man not only taught me how to be funny but predicted GoPuff/doordash liquor delivery and calling the police on the police 😅 he’s actually a time traveller

[@poetsgarden1]

laughter is the best medicine..interesting video . Some of these ideas can also relate to a poem. A poem should create a surprise. the unexpected, etc. Love that phrase,, "Asking for more of what's not needed" lol I am funny by nature so this is really helpful to help me be even funnier.

[@mathieusimard]

Awesome! Do you have a book?

[@GoodGod2]

I count: 1, 2, 3... How many is big? There is a "distance" between objects like 1...1000000, and a psychological "distance" = big, small, enough. Threre is also a distance between objects that psychological is fun(ny).

[@reallyentertainingtours2890]

I loved this video! I mean before I finished it, then it sucked. But I did love it! (Only kidding...I'm using your time-shift idea.) And by use it, I mean I used it to wipe my ass. Just kidding, I don't have an ass - it got kicked after using your video for my last standup act...thanks, dude. This stuff's great...as in a great waste of time. But seriously I think you're on to something, on to a career as a barista...but on to something nonetheless! (By Jove, this shit works!)

[@pauliecaccamise1980]

Thanks good theory - I think this theory example shaking head yes, and then contradicting it with the opposite verbal no - which kinda would be the other technique of comedy (storytelling /stand up) which is misdirection.

[@sanaqureshi5222]

Thank you! It helped me writing my assignment on laughter theory. 👍🏻

[@Asiana-vt6ht]

Amazing short lesson. Thank you

[@neddie300]

u sir are genius!!! thank u

[@nermeensobhi5909]

Thank u very much for your efforts
Can you please clarify relief theory in the same way?

[@mikegrecamusic5917]

Carrot Top was the correct punchline to the actor joke

[@robertomartins1094]

OMG you have the strangest fingers I’ve ever seen. Are you from earth ?

[@sanaqureshi5222]

What a genius!!

[@TaymaShine]

This is fantastic

[@randomambience6912]

Great Explanation 🔥🔥🔥

[@josiahneill9434]

This is gold

[@Standupcomedyclass]

Thanks Josiah Neill !!!

[@chiggyboi472]

you are the best 💯❤

[@Standupcomedyclass]

Thanks @ChiragTanwar

[@hebrewisraelites1587]

Is it just for americans or is it universal

[@Cipher_Paul]

Seriously 😒 ?

[@hebrewisraelites1587]

@@Cipher_Paul yh

[@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World.]

@@hebrewisraelites1587 It's earthly

[@tarasutton1493]

Brilliant

[@Standupcomedyclass]

Thanks Tara Hunter !!!