How to be funny
MANILA, Philippines - If you want to be funny, it is important that you be vulnerable, open to pain, in short, truly human; that’s all. You definitely want to establish a reputation. You do that by becoming a person who does not want a reputation. Develop odd personal daily habits such as genuine curiosity during conversations with houseguests. Wear a smile. Snarl and grind your teeth together every time you say a word with an “I” in it. Pass compliments to everyone on the street.
To be a funny person, you do not have to look funny, you need to feel funny. For example, if you think your heart is bigger than it needs to be, you are on the right track.
Pick a prop, then carry it around with you wherever you go — that’s not funny. To illustrate the ineffectiveness of a prop, imagine you are telling a funny joke. Now imagine you are telling a funny joke and you have an article like this in your hand.
Tragedy is the basis for all humor. It’s a simple fact that if nobody has pain , it isn’t funny.
When something happen that gets somebody seeing the world with different eyes, if only to survive it, that’s funny.
Lies are never funny. If someone behind you in line asks how long you’ve been waiting, and you say “ The second coming? Godot?”
Saying words in heartfelt, genuine, and sincere ways is funny. For instance, Sylvester the cat is funny because he talks with a lisp and spits at the letter C, but come to think of it, it’s Tweety Bird who has the C lisp, and anyone with lisps should not be laughed at; then lastly, Sylvester is a cat and not human, so none of this makes sense to cite!!!! .
When British people say “bagoong “ that’s funny. When they smell it, that’s funnier. When they eat it, that’s awesome.
Actually, filling in the blanks isn’t funny. Throw out this guide!
Jon Santos unveils the Jonjemon!
Think of a Pinoy celebrity, any Pinoy worth celebrating, or one who is unduly celebrated. If this person has captured the attention of the people, ever since or in recent history; if he or she is someone we love or love to hate, has made us laugh, cry, angry, amused, disgusted, confused, exasperated; if we have stopped, looked and listened, whether out of paralyzing horror, sheer entrancement, or everything in between; if you can think of anyone who falls under any of above-mentioned, that person is a Jonjemon.
This new word was coined by comedian Jon Santos for his latest show, “101 Jonjemons: The Pinoy Fower List” — a celebration of Filipinos and the many events and opportunities that have come our way. Following the election time hit Kuring, Gluring, Syerap at Dyuning, Jon Santos takes a step back from “serious” political comedy to dabble in Pinoy pop culture. “It’s anyone and everyone,” he says. “From P-Noy to Juan dela Cruz, class to crass, famous to infamous.”
Unlike his previous shows that have featured 20 impersonations at most, “101 Jonjemons: The Pinoy Fower List,” as the title suggests, offers an unprecedented challenge —101 characters in one night. Much preparation is underway to ensure the show’s success, from Jon’s co-writers Joel Mercado and Enrico Santos who continue to help him with scripts and quips, to designer Eric Pineda who re-imagines and recreates iconic outfits as the act requires.
Jon has much to celebrate personally: he marks his 25th year in show business in November of this year.
* * *
“101 Jonjemons: The Pinoy Fower List,” directed by Chari Arespacochaga and line produced by Ambie Burac, will be staged in Teatrino, Greenhills, San Juan. Showdates are Aug. 21, 27 and Sept. 16 (exclusively for the Zonta Club of Mandaluyong and San Juan II) and 17 (a fund-raising night for the UERMMED 84 Alumni Foundation. Tickets are available at all Ticketworld Outlets (891-9999) and at the Teatrino Box-office.
