by “The Attitudes Game”: How to Turn Your Opinions Into Comedy Gold
Why It Works:
Stand-up is about sharing your unique worldview. This exercise helps you find it.
How to Play:
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Get a topic (e.g., “fast food,” “your biggest fear”).
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Share your honest thoughts—no jokes required.
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Notice which opinions get reactions—that’s your comedic angle.
Pro Tip:
Controversial takes often spark the best material (e.g., “I think puppies are overrated”).
Use It For:
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Developing a distinct point of view.
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Generating premise-driven material.
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Building confidence in your authenticity.
“The Attitudes Game”: How to Turn Your Opinions Into Comedy Gold
Stand-up is storytelling with a point of view, and The Attitudes Game helps you find yours. Students share unfiltered opinions on prompts like “reality TV” or “adulting,” with no obligation to joke. The magic happens when honesty collides with humor—e.g., “I hate zoos. It’s like prison but with better PR.”
This reveals your natural comedic lens. Are you cynical? Whimsical? Outraged? Note which topics spark passion—those are your best material. For instance, Jimmy Carr’s dark one-liners and Hannah Gadsby’s emotional depth both stem from amplifying their genuine perspectives.
Practice by ranting into your phone about minor annoyances (“Why do we say ‘tuna fish’ but not ‘beef cow’?”). Edit later to tighten the humor. The goal isn’t to be “correct” but to own your uniqueness—the key to standing out.
Originally posted 2025-05-22 17:50:10.
