I attended a workshop last year about how to make humor through things that are familiar to us. I took some notes. I hope they can be of use.

–          We recognize a reference, though it is presented in a unique or unexpected way. Commercial parody of old car being advertised in same way as a new car. Advertise clunker like a luxury car.

–          We can relate to someone says or does though their experience may be different from our own. Often referenced in a unique/clever way.

–          The craziness of air travel is familiar but has a twist it.

–          The more incongruity, unexpectedness and unfamiliarity the funnier will probably be. When you read fiction and you laugh, analyze and see which of the three steps are being used.

–          It’s all about context:

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