Public Speaking, Class 3 (Wednesday, January 23)
"All right," said Richie once the class had arrived, "quick show of hands, who either went, or witnessed someone who went, crazy this weekend?" His own hand went up, and while the look on his face was trying to be a smile, it was more like a grimmace of pain. Painful pain.
"So this week, we're going to address the topic of 'too soon'. For example, if I spend the weekend thinking I'm a high school student with mild mental problems, or a speech impediment, or something, how soon can we laugh at it?" Richie sighed. He was trying REALLY hard to laugh at it. Really really hard.
"There are some who feel that painful experiences, or traumatizing ones, shouldn't be fodder for bad (or good) jokes. I disagree. Nothing makes you feel better about something that sucks than laughing at it. Yes, I may have used the phrase "Don't hate on a player, yo," and meant it seriously-- but try and tell me it doesn't make you giggle."
"So, for class today: What's your opinion on making things that suck into things that snark? Feel free to provide examples."
Wait for OCD, please and thank you. OCD is done!
"So this week, we're going to address the topic of 'too soon'. For example, if I spend the weekend thinking I'm a high school student with mild mental problems, or a speech impediment, or something, how soon can we laugh at it?" Richie sighed. He was trying REALLY hard to laugh at it. Really really hard.
"There are some who feel that painful experiences, or traumatizing ones, shouldn't be fodder for bad (or good) jokes. I disagree. Nothing makes you feel better about something that sucks than laughing at it. Yes, I may have used the phrase "Don't hate on a player, yo," and meant it seriously-- but try and tell me it doesn't make you giggle."
"So, for class today: What's your opinion on making things that suck into things that snark? Feel free to provide examples."
Wait for OCD, please and thank you. OCD is done!