What Makes A Comedy?, ^^ Options

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I think that you should write satirical humour .I think its better

This post has been edited by Worlds greatest: Apr 15 2003, 07:48 AM

[Toanuvafreak123]

QUOTE (Jakio @ Apr 6 2003, 03:00 AM)

i'm geeting pretty sick of hearing about Gali gee every five seconds

Okay, that's just rude. She's a VERY good comidyer, and that's off topic.
On-Topic: Make some characters be VERY annoying, like in mine:

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(They're looking for a Vahi) Pohatu: Hi Mr. Makuta, can I have a Vahi or 3098742? Makuta: Sure! Here ya go! BATTLE ME NOW! Pohatu: You can't battle me for you are nothing. Makuta: Nooooo (Poof) Tahu: Woah! You did somthing right for once! Pohatu: (munch munch) Did you say somthing? Man, this cheese is GOOD!

-Tnf

[OnuaNut]

QUOTE (Jakio @ Apr 6 2003, 03:00 AM)

i'm geeting pretty sick of hearing about Gali gee every five seconds

Well, Jakio, seeing how you're new and all, I asume you don't know much about GaliGee. She's one of our most respected mods and an extremely exelent author. Once you've been around longer, I think you'll see her importance to BZP.

[Ryu Barkwater]

a storylike thing thats relly funny

[Spyro Hagah]

Comedies have been my favorite forum before I joined . I love comedies. Long live The comedies!

[dhik nuva]

A comedy is something that makes people laugh about a certain subject. You have to stay to the main idea, include every character and make people laugh all at the same time. You also have to make a setting for it as well, a barbecue, the moon, etc.

[Citael bringer o...]

what makes a good comedy is when it has no plot, and it makes no sence.

[Zanda_the_Winky_...]

I think that a few words that aren't accepted should be but I think every other rule is fine. I used to hate the 300word rule but now I understand it.

[Hahli Husky]

The big thing behind a comedy is your content and what you relate to.
It's funny to include hilarious "playing" with things people know about.
Like Wizard of Oz, some Disney movie, or a popular storyline (like Pokemon).
Taking something too serious is funny, too. Like, say, Tahu asks Lewa to water the dog. So Lewa pulls out the hose, and sprays the dog down. Then add something embarssing for another charcter, say, Tahu comes up and yells at Lewa for spraying the dog, then Lewa sprays Tahu.
Like that!

[Smitty Werben Ma...]

Yeh, well thats a tough question, but i have to say that a comedy should be something funny and enjoyable to read.

[Bohrok Awakener]

OK, I've noticed something...

Insanity is cool, as it makes you laugh, but there has to be a small bit of sanity in there. Lets look at a completely weird story:

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Tahu Goes Fishing Tahu didn't go fishing, because he wacked himself in the side of the head with a sledge-hammer and he went 'cool'. Then Gali dissapeared and turned into Ratchet and Clank and then Tahu turned into Dr Neo Cortex and went 'get ready to face my wrath, Han Solo, muwhahaha!'.

I think you get the idea. There has to be a slightly more serious tone to it, but still funny.

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Tahu Goes Fishing Tahu was going fishing with Gali. As they walked down a green hill to the lake together, Tahu suddenly went into a strange daze, and then, to Gali's horror, he drew a sledge-hammer from behind his back, and swung it into the side of his head. Tahu lay unconcious on the ground. Gali shook his arm, and he woke up. 'Cool,' he grunted. Gali got up and ran away over the hill, presumably to get help. But it wasn't help that came - it was Ratchet and Clank. 'We came to help, sir,' explained Clank. Tahu stood up. 'I'm OK, thanks, but...' he had started to shake... he was shrinking... and soon, Dr Neo Cortex was standing where Tahu had been. He glared at Ratchet and Clank. 'Get ready to face my wrath, Han Solo, MUWHAHAHAHAHA...'

It's still weird, but see how the more serious tone improves it? You can actually understand it now?

[Evil Bob]

A good comady has a varity of jokes targenting all ages. This allowes it to attract a wide audiance.

[Groucho Marx]

Well, here is what I've learned in making a few comedies:

1. Keep it funny on different levels, but not potty humor.
2. Add an insane character, and use that insanity in the most unexpected places, like in my own story, Bionicle Meets Lord of the Rings:

Aragorn: Well, you better get feeding, because we have a new quest!

Gandalf: And I'm late for my nail appointment!

O-K: There are no nail salons here!

(Gandalf shows his short, stubby nails to the Onu-korian)

Gandalf: Now I can't get extensions, paint them hot pink, and marry prince charming!

Legolas: Uh... Gandalf?

Gandalf: Yeah?

Legolas: You are very queer.

Gandalf: Thank You!

(hugs Legolas)


3. Try building your own interpretation of the storyline. The plot is all there for you, but you have as much power as you can to make it comedic or screw it up. My comic, Stupidicle, shows this sort of style.
4. Keep a sort of continuing joke or reference to other chapters in your comedy. This will bring the story together much better.
5. Make cliff-hangers or punchlines at the end of your chapters. This will make the readers more interested in what will happen next.

That's all the advice I can offer!
Hooray for Captain Spaulding!

[Eliv Thade]

What makes a good comedy is that it meets the forum standerds and does not have a review topic.
(geeze I see review topics reported and have yet to be closed)

[stevers80]

i think a good comedy should have lots of talking and hilarious concept!

[KanohiTakua]

It has to have some hilarious concept, at least 300 words and not too much violence... I think.

[Groucho Marx]

And another thing- Don't rush comedy. Take at least some time and consideration into what you are writing. You wouldn't want to show people on BZ something you just thought up and worked on for 5 minutes, now would you?

Hooray for Captain Spaulding!

[dhik nuva]

When making a comedy you should remember to throw in funny bits. GG would not be as popular if she posted just epics, her comedies use funny punchlines. When I was writing Vakama's House I kept laughing to myself on what I had posted. And it turned out the great storywriter GG liked it.

This has been a lecture from dhik.

[KanohiTakua]

First of all, jaller2, DON'T TRIPLE POST! Anyway, you make a comedy by starting a new topic and typing out your comedy in the post-thingy.

[SpaceGodzilla]

What a comedy should have/should not have depends on the readers and their options. My personal favorite comedy type is spoofs, the kind that spoofs and makes fun of famous franschises. I wrote a spoof on Jurassic Park on another forum. But it's full of curse words and perverted humor, so I would really not recommend anyone from here to read it. Since the JP movies are rated PG-13 most fans are in the 15-30 age and they find that kind of humor fun. My Jurassic Park Comedy is loved there. When I wanted to do a spoof on Bionicle (Mask Of Retardness) I kept in mind that the majority of Bionicle fans are very young and I toned down a bit on the pervert humor found in Jurassic Park Comedy. And I did my best to make it appropriate for kids. So when you're writing a comedy, remember to think of the persons you write it for and their age and what is appropriate for them. If you follow that advice I can assure you it will be liked!

Comedys I have written:

- Jurassic Park Comedy Special Edition Rated R
- The Lost Minds: Jurassic Park Comedy Special Edition Rated R
- Jurassic Park Comedy 3: Survival Of The Most Dumbiest Special Edition Rated R

-Bionicle: The Mask Of Retardness Rated PG

This post has been edited by Almighty Cadhok: Aug 3 2003, 05:30 AM

[kranaXA334455]

well... my story idea is based on onuanut's storys ideas...sorry if its copying...

[Bane]

I am not a normal comedy maker and my only comedy is about hillbillies, so i think that,
1; it should be at least legible
2:that it should get replies with quotes on them,
3:it should have people wanting to guest star,
And lastly, If YOU don't bust a gut laughing about your own comedy, than other people are certainly not going to.

(personally I favor random happenings and people turning into those honey comb dudes)

This post has been edited by drew 22: Aug 16 2003, 05:46 PM

[Bounty Hunter]

Well, a good comedy should be more than 300 words. Otherwise, it gets reported and closed, which is hardly ever a good thing.

Also, in my comedies, I like to have a character that is of lower intelligence than the rest, namely Pohatu

-K-

[Radioactive Melo...]

well id say
1:it needs to be 300 words long
2:funny
3:people need to see it
4:it needs to have characters
5:it needs to be advertised in any way

ok my 5 points

[bilbo-red16]

It should be funny, but not hurt anyone's feelings. It should not be crude or bad in any way. That makes a good comedy! -Bilbo the life comedian(a life comedian isn't funny on purpose, they just act funny in life)

[stevers80]

a good comedy should not have toilet humor, it also should be funny(by funny i mean not something that just has its monents)

also it should always be continueable in case you want to make a part 2

[Spyro Hagah]

What makes a comedy better is to put the power of Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy. I usally watch the show to get ideas.

[Sabinuous]

Oo, oo! I have tips!

• #1 Make it longer than 300 words (very important)
  
• #2 No potty humor (I know these sound like rules so far)
  
• #3 Make it funny!
  
• #4 Try to use running jokes in your comedys
  
• #5 Come up with a good catch phrase
  
• #6 Only accept a few guest stars if any
  
• #7 Have fun writing it!
  

[Mini Vorahk]

Ummmmm... somthing funny?

[Admiral Seraphim]

I've wrote comedies before,but they got closed.
I've learned that:

1:It should be 300 words
2:No potty humor
3:Nothing annoying(example)

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And walked and walked and walked.....etc.

4:Running gags
5:At least one dumb character.
6:Something unexpected

That's all!
P.S.Read my comedy,Ttgsiah.

This post has been edited by Seraphimon: Sep 10 2003, 07:18 PM

[Spyro Hagah]

Put some dumb bad guy in your stories! That makes things even more funnier!

[Timekeeper]

I am thankful for all the replies this topic has gotten.So here's some more tips:


You just gotta use the unexpected.

Allow guest star but only 1-4.

Use characters people are familiar with, aswell as ones they aren't

Have at least one intellegently-challenged character.

Make every chapter just plain out funny!

Thats all (for now)folks!

[Tyler Loveless]

But if you can't make people laugh and it isn't a sort story i can't post it

[shadoman]

one that makes fun of matoran,one thats gross,and one that has lewa with makeup!!!!!!!!!

[kranaXA334455]

easy peace! my new stanterd rule is:

must have a bionicle or a bzp charactor as a main chracter, self made matorans are ok, but side chracters must be a bionicle/bzp chracter, no offence writer of
"Joti and Boti", but joti and boti is just a story with out any bionicle releted stuff just off topic

kranaXA34455, former leader of kohrak swarm

[Nidhiki Of The D...]

What makes a comedy?what makes a comedy is that you get inspired by an funny story idea and you feel like making it and make people laugh.Did i help you?

[Groucho Marx]

Hi, Groucho here.


I've recently discovered a few key elements to my own writing in the sense of comedies. I usually wrote a lot of them when I was either really bored or half-asleep. I'm not suggesting that all of you suddenly start waking up in the middle of the night to write better comedy, but I've found that the incoherency of writing at midnight usually sells my brand of insane comedy.

Also, brainstorm ideas at school or when you're almost at the verge of sleep. It'll produce some interesting stories...

Hooray for Captain Spaulding!

[philipnova]

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[matorahk]

QUOTE (philipnova @ Nov 25 2003, 12:20 PM)

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Huh? Was that spam or were you making a point? Anyway...a good comedy is anything that makes you laugh. Also I had to remove a emoticon.

[Lyger]

One thing I don't like to see is comedies like, say, "The Toa Nuva Rob A Bank", for example, because it's like, where do you go from there?

Well, maybe if it is a one-shot, but if it is a chaptered comedy, I don't think you will get very far unless it's like every chapter the Toa Nuva fail at robbing a bank, but when they finally do, what do you do from there?

Now your comedy can have a scene where the Toa Nuva rob a bank, but I don't think you comedy should be called that because eventually it would stray away from the Toa Nuva robbing a bank and turn into something else entirely.

Now if you were doing a one-show where the Toa Nuva robbed a bank, then it would make more sense, but a chaptered fic doesn't quite make sense to me unless you end it after they rob the bank successfully, but alot of people don't do this.

So I think that maybe you should have the comed be called something else, maybe "The Toa Nuva's Crazy Adventures" or something like that, you know, a generalized term, because "The Toa Nuva Rob A Bank" is far too restricting IMO.

You can name your comedy "The Toa Nuva Rob A Bank" or something like that if you want, but I discourage it because of how restricting the plot is unless it is a very short comedy.

-TNTOS-

Or you can do what I did, which is start with one premise that may be a bit limited, and then somehow ending up branching off to a zillion other storylines with no relation to the original premise, but with the same cast of characters. WITHOUT ANY OF THE READERS NOTICING! =O

Though I guess I could excuse mine by saying that while it's no longer really Makuta "Rehearsals" it's still sort of "backstage" or like, off duty or something, but that'd be cheating because that's not how I originally meant it

This post has been edited by Lyger: Jun 29 2008, 07:54 PM