Funny Speeches: When Jokes Bomb

Video Transcript

"Alright, we're talking about humor. And in addition to this possible retort or comment that you have prepared, in case your joke or story fails, I want to tell you something else that you don't want to do if your humor doesn't work. Nobody laughs at your joke. Nobody gets your funny story. Never ever look hurt, look sad, look angry, start crying, run off stage. Again, don't let your emotions show through. "Yes, that was a huge bomb," [you can say in your head] "That was a dismal failure." But don't let the audience see it on your face. Maybe you make a retort, and off you go. You finish your speech. That's confident speaking. Don't let the audience's response to your humor effect you in any way. Don't let it throw you. Don't let it rattle you. Don't non-verbally respond to it."