When it comes to storytelling, I like to draw inspiration from comics. Being consistently funny on demand is extremely hard to do. Out of all the emotions, I think laughter is the hardest to evoke from people. Itβs easy to make someone sad or riled up, but making someone laugh on demand? Some skills are required.
The thing I like about Jerry Seinfeld is his precision. He scrutinizes every single word. If thereβs anything you should watch today on YouTube, itβs his breakdown on how he wrote this single joke. It took him two years to perfect.
Jerry Seinfeld Interview: How to Write a Joke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itWxXyCfW5s