Why is it hard for me to be funny?

[razzle dazzle rose]

I'm the kind of person that laughs when a celebrity falls on stage.

That would make me laugh too! But it is better seeing someone in real life falling. Of course, I always ask if they are okay.

 

[MrJones]

I try to be funny, but I rarely make sense. Most people don't react to my sillyness.

 

[recluse]

You can't really force yourself to be funny and be convincing, the same as you can't really force yourself to be sad. I find that if i don't try i sometimes come out with funny stuff. I never tell jokes because i can never remember them and also there's a way of telling them.

When i am depressed i am essentialy humourless and pretty much emotionless and stuff i usually find funny i don't.

 

[WeirdyMcGee]

I'm told that I am very funny to the point that I should be on SNL or a stand up comedian.
...I really don't think so, though. hah
My humor is mainly dry because I have little facial expression- being depressed; but people really eat up my humor and find it hilarious.
I think they just like seeing someone being overly depressed and monotoned in a sea of laughing happy people.

I think that if you can find yourself funny and be able to laugh at yourself then you're ahead of the game.
So- say what you want.
Some people will think you're strange, sure-- but plenty of people find 'strangeness' to be very charming and fun.

 

[Metal_isthe_Answer]

You're like me. When you have a "dry sense of humor", that means you tell a joke without really expressing that it's a joke. The joke is "hidden". You sound serious when you say it, so people take it seriously. If you're saying joke material in a serious manner, people will get confused. Not a lot of people get dry humor. Think people like Greg House from House, M.D. or, really, most British humor and TV shows (I think), like Blackadder. You really see dry humor from them.

is your name a refernece to the prfoject deadman song? cause that was badass

 

[Predacon]

Maybe your humour is coming off forced, like you're trying too hard. That can unnerve some people.

 

[OceanMist]

Dry humor is the hottest thing in New Age Comedy. I watch a lot of stand-up comedy and I think many of the better jokes are dry.

As for the OP, I couldn't possibly judge you because I'd have to be there in person to see why people aren't laughing.

It could be a number of things: Timing, what you look like when you tell the joke, your tone of voice, facial expressions, your choice of words or even the crowd. Could be a tough crowd or even a stupid crowd, lol.

If it helps any, I practically never got laughs from my friends when I attempted jokes. In fact, they told me how stupid I sounded.

Me: I'm not funny, am I?
Friend: You definitely are not funny.


If people ever laughed at me, they laughed AT me, if you catch my drift.

 

[Andwhat]

joking is like an art uve gotta understand the situation ur in and be clever. Timing is a big thing also. Being weird is what makes it funny. start off by saying simple jokes.. me i work at a grocery store when some one buys only a candy bar or a bag of chips i say "would u like some help out today?" some will laugh and say "no thanks i got it" some people will just say no and others will get offended "why would i need help out?"

Just try to see the funny things in life and point them out to other people. all forms of humor are funny. just have FUN with it if ur not having fun with ur jokes then u cant expect people to enjoy them. Dry humor doesn't mean boring it means the humor is more focused on what ur actually saying then doing. you probably just need more practice, dry humor isnt as easy as going around acting silly like most "funny people do"

 

[fitftw]

joking is like an art uve gotta understand the situation ur in and be clever. Timing is a big thing also. Being weird is what makes it funny. start off by saying simple jokes.. me i work at a grocery store when some one buys only a candy bar or a bag of chips i say "would u like some help out today?" some will laugh and say "no thanks i got it" some people will just say no and others will get offended "why would i need help out?"

That is a great example.

Watch a lot of Comedy Central stand-up for good jokes. I don't need to be funny in public.

Here's a hilarious clip of one of my favorite comedians. Warning: Some cursing (why do people get offended by cursing anyway?) Aziz Ansari - ColdStone - YouTube

 

[Illusions]

Maybe you just need to find people who appreciate it/you.

^ This! Dry humour is the way to go. Just don't force the humour and remember it's perfectly fine if you're not the sort who can be effortlessly funny.

 

[Feathers]

We all know that not everyone shares similar humour. Best way to help avoid making awkward moments is to get to know the group of people first.

This. Very true. And what Aletheia said.

Some people have very different ideas what's funny or not - you need to find those with your/similar type of sense of humor!! (And who actually listen to others too...)

Also, if you might be going through sad times or with a sad face, people just might not expect humor and might be confused...
And if you're very sad (like said in another thread), maybe you don't really feel like joking either?

I've watched a lot of funny sit-coms (back when they still used to be funny lol) or Korean/Japanese dramas or read many books with humor... I appreciate humor & look for people who have some (that I find funny) too
There are quite some AWESOME & very funny people online (and even in this thread!! )

usually can't tell a 'joke' (or remember one) but it's the situational comedy that just 'shows up' - people even thought I was funny when I was just damn miserable and/or expressing frustration lol yikes!! So, appreciate not being considered funny - it has its advantages!!

(And a few years later maybe you will develop a flair for something that many can relate to or laugh at too!!)

 

[upndwn]

GAH! nobody where I live even knows what the hell dry humours is. I mean obviously with my voice dry humour is so suitable but nobody gets it.

Girl: im going to the hockey game later

Me: *serious voice* my,going to a box museum sounds more fun than that right now.

Girl: Oh my god like why are you always so negative?everytime I say something you make these remarks that are like soooo rude!

Me: *facepalm*

I know what you mean, a lot of people just don't get sarcasm.

My sense of humor leans much more towards intelligent humor, that's why I like British satire more than I like the crude high-school jokes of many American comedies.

Some of my favorite comedians are Bill Bailey and Eddie Izzard, (and Coyote from these forums ) which a lot of people I know just don't get or understand and they think I am weird when I quote jokes from them, but when they hear a fart joke they crack up.

 

[Shyangel]

I'm told that I am very funny to the point that I should be on SNL or a stand up comedian.
...I really don't think so, though. hah
My humor is mainly dry because I have little facial expression- being depressed; but people really eat up my humor and find it hilarious.
I think they just like seeing someone being overly depressed and monotoned in a sea of laughing happy people.

I think that if you can find yourself funny and be able to laugh at yourself then you're ahead of the game.
So- say what you want.
Some people will think you're strange, sure-- but plenty of people find 'strangeness' to be very charming and fun.

That's a very good statement I relate to.

People are always cracking up at me. I think it's for the same reason. Everyone else is laughing and I'm sitting there stone faced.

You sound really, funny. I love that kinda humor.

 

[FriendlyShadow]

Thanks guys for the advice. These posts were very helpful.