No matter how outlandish comic stories become, they must nonetheless be ‘believable’. Given that a comic story could include, for example, an elephant juggler marrying his uncle to save the planet from a Tic-Tac invasion, the issue of believability may seem irrelevant. But the believability of any sitcom is based upon two criteria: Once a…
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What Are The Principles Of Comedy?
Comedy writing is hard. Many writers try it and give up. The Comic Principles are a new, simple way to look at the ancient craft of making audiences laugh. They can be applied to any media or performance. They cross all cultural boundaries. They are essentially Human. The Principles are not rules or formulae. They’re…