by jmcinnis | May 20, 2022 | A. Humor Writing
Yes Jan’s at it again! This time it’s a new adventure as I’ll be performing my one person play on Home Sharing titled “SuperHostess.” After 27+ years in the comedy business, it’s fun to do something totally different. I don’t stand...
by jmcinnis | May 10, 2022 | A. Humor Writing
Yes. This week it’s National Nurses Week, last week was National Municipal Clerks Week, National Tourism Week, and National Teachers Week. There is literally a week for EVERYONE. And they all need a little humor. When you’re adding humor, check out what...
by jmcinnis | Mar 9, 2022 | A. Humor Writing
Today I turn my blog over to another blog . . the Happiness Journey podcast and blog! I was on it recently talking about humor and happiness. I made the point that no one can MAKE you laugh . . .people have to be open to finding the humor in situations and in their...
by jmcinnis | Feb 16, 2022 | A. Humor Writing, G. Topical Jokes
Can you spend 6.5 million in 30 seconds???? Well the Super Bowl advertisers did! That’s what an ad costs in 2022. And according to a USA Today Survey, the top ad was Rocket Mortgage’s ad starring Barbie. A link to the ad is below. I’ve also noted...
by jmcinnis | Jan 25, 2022 | A. Humor Writing
Have you ever been at a serious, or worse a sad event, and felt the urge to laugh? I think that’s our brain trying to find a way to cope. Laughter and reducing stress have been linked before, but all I know is that laughing works. Using humor to bounce back from...
by jmcinnis | Jan 6, 2022 | A. Humor Writing
A LOT of people ask me how to get started in the comedy and keynote speaking business. I always take time to share my path with them. BUT I also always preface my tips with “I’ll tell you, but you’re probably not going to do it.” I don’t say that to be mean, I say it...
by jmcinnis | Nov 19, 2021 | A. Humor Writing
Silly jokes work. We love them. Admit it. You will read a silly joke. A few comedians, such as Jackie the Joke Man, have made their living off silly jokes. Silly jokes may not make you famous . . . but they’ll grab your attention – sorta like reality TV....
by jmcinnis | Nov 11, 2021 | A. Humor Writing
Questions comedian get asked all the time make it easy for us to LOOK like we’re joking off the cuff, when we’re really just answering your question that we’ve been asked 10000 times in the past. The last post I made, (click here) I mentioned...
by jmcinnis | Nov 5, 2021 | D. Appropriate Humor
People think they can say ANYTHING to a comedian and why not? They’re a comedian, they can take a joke. Right? Well, sure, but there are still things that you should NOT say to a comedian. Why? Because number one, these things are rude and number two we hear...
by jmcinnis | Oct 1, 2021 | D. Appropriate Humor
Questions that you are asked a lot are a quick way to find humor. You can also reverse it by saying what questions should you not ask or why do people always ask me these questions. Here’s a quick list I came up with of questions things you shouldn’t say...
