5-5:10pm: Has anyone laughed lately? At a certain point, don’t you just have to laugh? And notice, this is a QUESTION. Not a judgment or statement.
5:10-5:30pm: Let’s talk about humor in Composition. How is humor part of composition? How can humor be literature? What is the value to humor? Has anyone heard of David Sedaris? If so, what do you know?
5:30-5:50pm: Analyzing humor, comedy, anything that makes us laugh. What does it do to the writing? Just make it entertaining, or something else?
5:50-6pm: Finding funny in everything…. Can it be done?
6-6:20pm: Humor in our lives, in our families, in some of the dumb stuff we do…. What do you think? Me, I have to laugh at myself when I f/ck up, otherwise it poisons my mood and vibe.
6:20-6:40: David Sedaris…. Someone who writes differently. In a diary then to a formal essay. He teaches us not just about comedy, but about writing an essay. To enjoy the liberated writing in a diary or journal first, then organize. To make writing yours!
6:40-6:50: Close…. What do you have in your notes/on tonight’s page?
ASSIGNMENT: 1, Research David Sedaris. 2, type and EMAIL ME a 2-page reaction to your findings on Sedaris…. What do you think of him? What is he like? What sources did you find useful? (HINT: Watch his videos on YouTube, to start!). 3, write out your goals for this semester, not just for this class but all-encompassing, and write how you plan to satisfy them. Be prepared to discuss next meeting.
Also, I will be starting my Zoom office hours next week, by appointment. Stay tuned!
#professormikey 
It is pretty challenge to write with humor. I do admire people who can do it so easily
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humor can be found in absolutely everything
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I think you can find humor in a lot of things, but it’s also good to know when to stop and not include it. I feel that a lot of authors we read in school try to hard to be funny and instead can ruin the gravity they created in other parts of their story
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I feel like the books we read in school aren’t really there to make us laugh but to teach us a lesson. It would be much more benefical if they targeted the right books for the right audience
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Good point.
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Finding humor in everything really differs from people’s opinions in whats funny. Some people thing irony is funny but someone people might not. It’s up in the air
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Yeah I completely agree! Some people only enjoy certain types of humor.
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Yes. And that’s okay!! 🙂
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i think everyone is so desensitized that they can’t find things really anything but funny
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*really, anything, but funny*
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Humor can be found in everything, It just depends on the situation one is in
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Example?
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I think it’s possible to find humor in everything, but it is a choice. I personally think there should be a balance. I use humor to cope with difficult times but I also think its important that I allow myself time to feel painful emotions fully so I can work through them
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I agree
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Balance is always a benefit.
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I believe humor can be found in all things. But just because humor can be found in it does not mean it should be used.
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Good point!
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I do believe you can find humor in almost everything. However there are some situations that can be, somehow, painful for people.
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The late Joan Rivers once said, “oh you people and your sticks up there always moaping around grow up! Laugh! It’s good to laugh!”
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And with this quote she’s still making us laugh after her death! RIP a legend
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That’s how you get different senses of humor. Some people may look for humor in more things than someone else.
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Humour is very subjective and some people can find things as funny and some people may find exact same thing as offensive.
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True.
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I do have to add humor to my life because as well it messes up my feelings and I get too down. Humor helps me to see the bright side of things.
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Good! Self-therapy.
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My kids, especially my son, make me laugh ceaselessly and provide more material than I could ever ask for. He’s like my hired comedy writer.
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How old are your kids professor?
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Please, call me Mike! Jack is 8, and my baby girl is 4. Both of them are brilliant, and f/cking hilarious. ❤
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Baby?! Four is practically an adult! Jk jk I’m still the baby to my parents. Probably always will be. Sounds good Mike 🙂
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🙂
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I think when you are making fun of something relative to you (principally the bad situations) makes everything easy, But again, when it is relative to someone/something else we do have to have a little bit of empathy.
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Humor can be found in every aspect of life which is what makes it so great. Writing creative essays however I have probably tried to incorporate humor the question would be whether or not it landed with the teacher.
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Doesn’t have to. The humor has to contribute to the functionality and coherence of the writing.
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in my family life we dont joke much since we dont have much free time to joke. I laugh at myself whenever i drop stuff but thats it in my family life. My friends are a different story we brutalize each other with joke.
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Brutalize, or offer more life?
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Dont get me wrong, I siblings get on my very last nerve but they give me some of the best laughs whether they find it funny or not!
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Siblings are the best to joke around with though, even if they get offended, they’ll be over it the next day!
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I think it can be found in everything, but not by everyone. I think that’s the premise behind any sort of dark or edgy humor. What might be for some isn’t for all.
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True. Audience is always a variable.
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A note for your notes….. Take your time with writing, when writing humor, or a critical reaction. Minding your pace will gift peace to your mind.
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Humor is in my everyday lives. I have humor at home, at school(virtual) and even at work! Humor is something that I enjoy!
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is there a good book of a bunch of jumbled comedic writings that are all put somewhat together. Though there is a plot twist and the book is actually good?
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There are several….
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man google reallyyy, must be your friend…
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In my house hold we take little jabs at each other that are supposed to be harmless jokes. But after so long those kind of jokes could get to you because they’re basically pointing out your flaws in a jokingly way.
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Same case happens at my house
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That’s interpretation, if one were reading this story. Maybe try adjusting the angle of your perception. Believe me, I’m there with you. But I’ve learned that when people “jab” at me, they’re arming me. With my perspective, I will always have peace of mind. And, more writing material…. So F/CK THEM!!! Just kidding…. 🙂
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I live with a lot of family and they are pretty out spoken so my household is funny as hell!
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Nice!!! Feel free to do some writing around that and share when we have open mic!! Cheers!
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Same here lol
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Humour from family comes from situations mostly whereas from friends it usually comes from jokes.
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I am very much a laugh it off kind of person. Instead of getting angry, have a laugh and move on
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Yes! And, have a laugh, and have another!!!
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I can relate! I also like to see the positive in most situations rather than the negative.
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Using humor in my life helps me be a better person. It’s easier to improve myself when I can laugh off my mistakes and look forward to an unexpected laugh. It also brings my family closer together. If we’re making each other laugh then it’s been a good use of all our time
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my familey and i travel and like to play games and we all just tell jokes and we kinda just laugh at each other but also ourselves. if that makes sence
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I always try to laugh about everything! Me and my roommates are always talking about our childhood and how somethings we’ve done sound crazy now but we survived lol
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Humor can be anything but everyone has different view of what is humorous to oneself. Boundaries are sometimes crossed but humor is to the beholder. Some people find horrible things humorous but it is just an opinion and that is what humor is based upon.
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In my family of seven, we are always joking and messing around with each other. We mostly like to tease our mom because of the funny things she does
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Family of seven omg!! That must be so lively and fun 🙂
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My dad grew up with six siblings… big fams are fun!! Certainly comedic, lol…
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A note for your notes….. Are they jokes, or helpful perspectives?
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I sometimes use humor to take it easy on myself from all the ‘societal pressure’ i have burdened myself with
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Humor can go a long way. Humor can bring families and friends closer. Humor definitely helps my mood and makes my day. Humor is a great tool. spread more jokes and love. The world would definitely be a better place with more humor
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totally agree with you Abie
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Me too. I don’t see humor as just humor, but a solver, a certain magic and mending force. It’s really pretty amazing when you think about it. Lately, with all this covid shit, and being locked in house working, I just write line after line….. I don;t know, just me. 🙂
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i made a typo on my last comment. family not familey lol.
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Lol… all good. 🙂
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The funniest person in my household is my dad when he wants to be, but my brother is a close second. My mom on the other hand is more of a dry humor person and likes being sarcastic at times.
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Write down some of their dialogue/jokes, and share if you like!
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Sedaris…… A study not just in humor, but writing. Using your life, the Magic of your Meta, as material!!
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Dude…. talking about all this humor and comedic consideration of life has me heaping with ideas…… Oh SH/T!!! Wait till next class….
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A note for your notes….. Have pen and notebook on your person, ALWAYS. Especially if you want to write humor, satire, or comedy.
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I can’t wait to know more about Sedaris and his writing. I am sure I will love it.
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Yes, and you will learn from how he defines and re-defines essay writing.
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Tonight’s class is giving me ideas y’all…. 🙂
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Glad we can help
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🙂
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Im not sure why the swears are censored why not just say it. is that some sot of rule?
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I don’t think about it that much, just how I write. Oh… you will see the realest of #professormikey’s soon enough. Don’t you worry.
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My parents speak in broken English and way they pronounce American names is funny as hell.
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Good material there, my friend. Write it down!!! While still respecting Mom and Dad, of course!!
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The joy of first generation parents haha, can totally relate
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🙂
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I laugh at home all the time. My mom is the funniest person you could ever meet. She taught me how to joke and most importantly how to take jokes. Lol
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I think some people need lessons on how to take jokes …lol
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We all can be more humor-embracing, Elsy. Cheers.
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big love for the moms
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Word.
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Davud Sedaris is FEARLESS. You will see….. Anyone looked him up on YouTube yet?
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I have he seems very unique to say the least…
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Yes!!! And frighteningly brilliant.
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Being unique is what makes him so interesting
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YES!!
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Yea I have. he’s funny and I want to see what his book calypso is about.. correct me if I spelled the title of the book wrong.
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All good. Think you got it, ha ha…
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didn’t mean the “I have”
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I looked him up and saw that he isn’t just an author but actually a comedian and radio contributor!
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Your sister read him. Ask her what’s up.. 🙂
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You know what I think is funny? My profile. Looks like I have a f/ckin halo around my head, like I’m angelic… When, I’m anything but. Sorry, had to say it.
This is the kind of humor Sedaris sees in himself. If you can’t laugh at yourself, you’re depriving yourself of peace.
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I love looking at old videos or pictures of myself. I think those are some of the best laughs I’ve ever had if i’m being fully honest.
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Cheers!
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lol im already funny looking I dont think I have to make myself anymore funnier!
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”If you can’t laugh at yourself, you’re depriving yourself of peace.” This is going to my note book
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Enjoy Debora….
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Yesss I am watching his videos and loving it
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Enjoy my friend!!!
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I did check out twitter to see what people thought about him, not too much but all good comments
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I do not know what to write for this section because I really do not have knowledge on David.
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All good!! Do some research, look around, and have fun!!!
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While i dont understand the question in the prompt i can sayn however his way of writing is interesting if not a little , awkward to follow however i can see the appeal of the way he writes. Personally i like to organize everything first cause it helps me compartmentalize my thoughts and organize them.
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Why awkward?
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