There’s a pretty good chance that you have landed on this page looking for the best comedy topics — for a speech, presentation or a stand-up comedy routine.
Note: The comedy mechanics used to generate laughter in a casual conversation, a speech or a stand-up comedy routine are exactly the same — only the content structure is a little different for each.
So, let’s get to the burning question…
Is there such a thing as a best comedy topic?
Actually, that question is too broad to answer intelligently or accurately.
Here are some better questions that may help you in your search for the best comedy topics:
Are there “generic” topics that can lend themselves to laughter generation? The answer is no.
To set out to try to find a generic list of topics that anyone could use to generate laughter is much like trying to find the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
Are there specific topics that can lend themselves to laughter generation on an individual basis?
The answer is yes, but here’s what you need to know about trying to find the best comedy topics that will work for you:
As I mentioned in the video above, there are two criteria that you need to know to be able to pinpoint comedy topics that will work for you…
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One of the things I have been trying to tell people for years is that using “conventional” joke writing methods to develop stand-up comedy material that actually works to get big laughs on stage is a lot like trying to pick your teeth with a chain saw.
