“It sucks.” “I’m frustrated by…” “Isn’t it stupid that…?”
In this episode of Funny Muscle Pod, Mike and Chris explore how adding emotion can transform a stand-up bit from a funny observation into something audiences actually connect with.
Emotion (something comedians aren't always great at expressing) tells the audience why you're talking about a topic and, more importantly, why they should care.
Mike and Chris break down bits from professional comics, identifying the underlying emotion, the setup, and the humor devices that make the jokes work. And that makes the comedy nerd in me soooo happy. Wait. Is happiness an emotion, Mike? Because I think I just had one.
