How to Make Fun of Oneself Like Howard Stern

The self-proclaimed King of All Media, Howard Stern has built a well-deserved reputation as a "shock jock" for his controversial on-air antics. Howard Stern's self-deprecating wit ensures that the biggest target of his criticisms is none other than Howard Stern himself, whether he's making fun of his own appearance, or the low-brow appeal of his own show.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Make sure people know that you don't "measure up." One frequent target of Stern's self-criticism is the size of his own manhood. In one humorous scene from his 1997 biopic, "Private Parts," a teenage Stern is shown comparing himself to others while showering with his classmates in the locker room.

2. Understand your own insecurity. Stern knows that his self-deprecation and large ego are not contradictory, but rather two sides of the same coin. Stern says, "The arrogance comes from a tremendous insecurity. I'm the guy who can't bear to have anyone not come with us to satellite. You know, How can you leave me? How can everyone in the world not be listening to me? I have this delusion."

3. Poke fun at your looks. In the beginning of the film, "Private Parts," Stern plays a younger, geeky version of himself, dressed comically in glasses and a silly wig.

4. Acknowledge the quality of your own work. When Stern made his move to television after conquering the airwaves, he noted, "Late night television is ready for someone like me...standards have gone to an all-time low."

5. Showcase other people making fun of you. Stern isn't afraid to laugh with others who are laughing at him, as demonstrated in one scene of his film, "Private Parts," when rocker Ozzy Osbourne assesses him and declares, "What a f*cking jerk."