Are you humorous when talking to others?

[KiaKaha]

I remember a seinfeld episode once where George was dating this woman that found him hilarious and he didnt want her to meet jerry because he would outshine him in the humour department - so instead jerry became sad and depressed (so as to not be more funny than george) - she eventually found jerry attractive because of his brooding moodiness and george lost out once again...

moral of the story...? Not sure if there is one... oh wait yes, humour is personal. Someone may find you funny even if you think you are not - has anyone read my you are only what people think you are? Yeah...its all in there...

 

[1BlackSheep]

My therapist thinks I am funny.

Really - she told me so...

Well there ya' go! It's official! ::

 

[razzle dazzle rose]

I get uncomfortable around people who are serious--being silly makes it easier to bond.

Thinking about this further...I actually may come across as serious and stiff to some people, especially if they don't know me well. Being funny takes some risk and I don't take it with most people and situations... That makes me kinda sad actually 'cause I can be laid back and fun; when you take away the anxiety, that is exactly the kind of person I am ::

 

[karl:-/]

Nope I've found since my last post on here people can totaly tell when I'm being funny/serious witch also from an SA point of view can only be good

Thanks for my pm's guys you all make me feel so humble...

 

[FriendlyShadow]

You remind me of me when I read your post. I have a hard time being funny around people, my family, friends, my parents acquaintances, ect. I have that feeling like I'm being forced and pressured to joke around with people so they won't end up thinking I'm boring. I know most people like some humor in their lives, but I just can't make up a witty, clever joke like my family and friends do for some reason. Even when I say a funny joke to person at first, I have to think about would this person laugh at this would he/she be hurt by what I'm about to say. I'd rather laugh at other people's jokes than make up ones my own. I'm just worried if that will happen people will wonder why I don't make up jokes myself. Also because I don't like how my voice sounds to other people and I usually end up mumbling, messing up my words, stuttering, ect. :: If anyone else has this similar problem like mine, I'd like to hear your story.

 

[WeirdyMcGee]

humor is often a defense mechanism because if you're laughing first-- you've beaten anyone to the punch; were they to laugh at you afterwards.

Something like that.
I think I'm depressing. My relatives think that my dry/dark/emo humor is hilarious.
Works for me.

 

[superfluouslyme]

humor is often a defense mechanism because if you're laughing first-- you've beaten anyone to the punch; were they to laugh at you afterwards.

Something like that.
I think I'm depressing. My relatives think that my dry/dark/emo humor is hilarious.
Works for me.

I use humor as a defense mechanism. And it's a really good one, too!

In a weird character trait that I've never understood about me, I think I try to be funny around people. That is if I am comfortable enough to talk in the first place. Sometimes I just stay quiet. Other times I can't shut up. I'll usually study the group of people I'm with for about five or ten minutes to get a feel for their personalities. If they are comparatively quiet (I don't want to use the word weak, but I think you all get what I mean when I say that), then I'll jump in head first and take control of the dialogue. If I'm with stronger conversational people, I'll let them take the lead. I have been told many times that my sense of humor is one of my biggest assets. It's something that I'm proud to have, but I know that I can go too far with it. I often wonder how many times my friends or family have wanted to bash me over the head for talking to much or trying to crack a joke about everything.

 

[wariomona]

I can joke around with my brother, but that's it.

For everyone outside my immediate family, it's like how you think of the funny thing half a minute too late, and it'd be weird if you said it with so much delay.

Other times I'm thinking of a joke in my head when suddenly the situation it's meant to be used comes up and I end up debating with myself whether to say it or not ... and then it's too late

 

[Hellhound]

I try ..

 

[CillaHasBrainActivity]

Yes. I am hilarious.
*Stares*

 

[FlashGit]

I'm very humorous when i talk to people, it helps diffuse any tension, makes me feel appreciated..

 

[cowboyup]

I've been described as "sardonic yet witty"

During my sister-in-law's baby shower, they took me aside and asked if I could announce that it was time to open gifts (this coming from her grandparents and mother, my brother and of course my sister in law - none of whom have SA)

For some reason, in front of 30+ people (a mix of school teachers and cops) I quieted everybody down by saying, "OK quiet everyone, look, this pregnant woman here is has to pee, her back is hurting, so let's get to the point why we're here, she wants to see what you bought the baby! So put down your food, and stop jibber jabbering and lets get to it."

Where that came from I have no clue, but afterwards, my brother and sis in law thanked me for doing it, and told me they received a lot of comments as to how funny I was. So it made me feel good.

and yet I still have SA - go figure.

 

[A Many Splendored Thing]

I'm the life of the party at a graveyard.

If zombies were real, I would be demoted.

 

[coyote]

I've been described as "sardonic yet witty"

someone called me sardonic

and i thought it was interesting

because i don't even like fish that much

 

[Foxface]

I'm humerous and silly, depends. Like tonight, I was joking around and teasing others that I was drunk, when I really wasn't.

 

[A Many Splendored Thing]

someone called me sardonic

and i thought it was interesting

because i don't even like fish that much

That made me laugh!::

 

[darkrider]

I'm extremely funny when I'm in my comfort zone i.e. around friends and family. When I'm with strangers or acquaintances I'm, in their words, "dead"

But yeah I consider myself an extremely funny guy and my mom always complains to me that my comedy is that one talent that I keep hiding from everyone. She's been telling me that since I was a kid because well it's true. A lot of people won't know that side exists of me, except for my friends of course.

 

[Foxface]

I'm humerous, depending on the people.

 

[HermitLeftCave]

I have a good sense of humor and I have a goofy streak, but it only comes out with people I feel relaxed around. Mostly, that's family. Sometimes I'm funny at work. For the most part, though, I try to be very businesslike at work. It's part of my coping mechanism. Lack of social skills isn't an issue when everyone is serious and on topic.