Paradox of Humor

Question 1

Paradox of Human nature

Answer 1

When I cut my finger it’s tragedy but when you fall into a man-hole and die, it’s comedy

Question 2

Pain and Comedy

Answer 2

There is a thin line between pain and comedy - we laugh at our pain - we laugh at our disasters, time removed

Question 3

Trying Harder Doesn’t Work

Answer 3

Applies to writing and performance - of course, you have to try, that’s okay but pressing harder doesn’t improve results, actually makes things worse

Question 4

Training the subconscious - bizarre idea that has credence

Answer 4

Setting a time limit per day for creative humor writing trains your subconscious to be super activated during those sessions - Howard