Funny doesn’t follow a formula, but there are elements of a joke that contribute to successful humor. That goes for stand up comedy, a joke from a friend, or a segment on the radio. Personalities should learn and apply four rules of funny to maximize the most important attribute of a radio show: humor!
The Four Rules of Funny
Mentalfloss.com does a great job applying the four rules of funny to a joke told by popular comedian Louis CK. Here are the important parts that apply to radio performance.
First, here’s a video for reference. It explains the mechanics of a 90-second segment.
