How To Write Funny by Scott Dikkers Summary
Overview of How To Write Funny
Discover the blueprint for comedy from The Onion's founder Scott Dikkers - a step-by-step guide that transformed aspiring writers into professionals through his legendary "funny filters." The secret weapon behind countless viral jokes that even seasoned comedians swear by.
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Unlocking the Humor Code: Where Creativity Meets Science
Have you ever wondered why certain words on a page make you laugh out loud while others fall flat? Scott Dikkers, founding editor of The Onion, has cracked the code. His systematic approach to humor writing - previously guarded like magicians' secrets - has influenced generations of comedians, including Seth Meyers who called Dikkers' methods "the foundation of modern comedy." What makes this particularly fascinating is how it demystifies the seemingly magical process of creating written humor. Unlike stand-up or sketch comedy, which benefit from performance elements, written humor relies solely on lifeless symbols arranged on a page. Yet when done right, these symbols ignite a spark in your brain that culminates in genuine laughter. This revolutionary deconstruction of humor's mechanics offers a rare glimpse behind the curtain of one of writing's most challenging crafts.
The Creative Battlefield: Balancing Clown and Editor
The Comedy Spectrum: From Simple Jokes to Sophisticated Satire
Subtext: The Hidden Engine of Powerful Humor
The Eleven Funny Filters: Transforming Observations into Humor
From Raw Ideas to Polished Comedy: Three Methods
The Humor Writer's Path: Developing Your Voice Through Practice
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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