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April 24, 2016

Expert Wordplay: Victor Borge’s Phonetic Punctuation & Inflationary Language

If you like wordplay (especially with onomatopoeia and homophones), then start out your Sunday with a good laugh with Victor Borge’s “Phonetic Punctuation” and “Inflationary Language.” “Phonetic Punctuation” by Victor Borge Victor Borge combines onomatopoeia, nonverbal gestures, and punctuation into this hysterically funny bit. There are any number of cuts for these videos, but I think the explanation beforehand is very...
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April 12, 2016

Literal-Minded People: Add Humor, Plot Complications, & Characterization

Figurative Language : Literal-minded People :: Specific Colors : Color-blind people It’s a little harsh, but it’s true. And it’s not because they’re not smart. People who are literal-minded take words at face value. They don’t understand puns (bad pickup lines are lost on them), they find loopholes in all but the most specific instructions, and heaven help them if they’re...
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January 10, 2016

Is There a Written Equivalent to a Will Ferrell-Style Movie?

Speaking of humiliating moments, the comedy genre of movies and television seems to have more than its share. Sitcoms always had some, and occasionally romantic comedies do little except go from embarrassing moment to embarrassing moment. But there’s a type of comedy that goes beyond that. I haven’t been able to find a specific name for the type, so the best I can do is say...
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November 17, 2015

Writing Prompts: This Guy Knows How To Think Up Unique Ideas

Need some writing prompts? These’ll alternately hurt your brain or your abs. I think my favorite part is how they manage to simultaneously challenge and mock the potential writer. It’s a little like being given the bird by a writing prompt… “Thirteen Writing Prompts” by Dan Wiencek Write a scene showing a man and a woman arguing over the man’s friendship with...
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September 14, 2015

Behold The Art of the Unexpected Comparison

These are not your average similes. They are startling, funny, and somewhat disturbing – at the same time, they get their points across. Because they do, they are powerful. You could use comparisons like these to shape a character’s dialogue or to make a point with tone. Or you could just read them and laugh. “21 Actual Analogies Used By High School Students in...
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