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Only certain types of humor are safe to use in public speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to use humor in a speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is It a Good Idea to Use Humor in a Speech or Presentation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using humor in a speech or a presentation is important because, according to research, it will increase your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/likeability-charisma-charm-influence\/\">likability<\/a> in various ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Humor makes a good first impression on strangers, particularly in group settings. Therefore, using it is a simple way to gain favor from an unfamiliar audience.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Making people smile or laugh puts them at ease. The more relaxed you make people feel, the more likely they are to like you.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If people believe that you have a good sense of humor, they\u2019re more likely to associate other positive traits with you, too\u2014for example, friendliness, emotional stability, and consideration for others. These are all qualities that will make you even more well-liked.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ultimately, the more your audience likes you, the more likely they are to listen to and support what you have to say.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Types of Humor Should You Use?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different types of humor, from telling knock-knock jokes to making sarcastic comments. However, only four forms should be incorporated into speeches and presentations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Sharing an anecdote: <\/strong>Telling a short, amusing story about an experience you\u2014or possibly someone else\u2014had. For example, during her TED talk about her stroke, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor related a humorous anecdote about her thought process when she realized that she was unwell. First, she couldn\u2019t stop thinking about how \u201ccool\u201d it was that she\u2014a neuroscientist\u2014could study her own stroke. Then, she realized with annoyance that she was <em>far <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/always-busy\/\">too busy<\/a> to be having a stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Making an analogy:<\/strong> Humorously drawing attention to the ways in which two different things are similar. For instance, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/jonathan_haidt_how_common_threats_can_make_common_political_ground\">a 2012 TED talk<\/a>, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt compared two different situations that had similarly bad consequences: attempting to run Congress without encouraging social relationships between its members, and to trying to drive a car that doesn\u2019t have any motor oil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) Quoting someone else\u2019s humor:<\/strong> This \u201csomeone else\u201d could be anyone from a friend, to a famous person, to a stranger you met on the subway. For instance, the author Carmen Agra Deedy added humor to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/carmen_agra_deedy_once_upon_a_time_my_mother\">her 2005 TED talk<\/a> by quoting some of the witticisms of her mother. Quoting is an easy way of using humor because you don\u2019t have to spend time devising your own funny comment or anecdote.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4) Showing a funny video or picture: <\/strong>This could be a picture or video you\u2019ve produced yourself, or\u2014to make things even easier for yourself\u2014one created by someone else. For example, when Kevin Allocca\u2014YouTube\u2019s Head of Culture and Trends\u2014gave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/kevin_allocca_why_videos_go_viral\">a TED talk<\/a> on why videos go viral, he played his audience a number of amusing viral clips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered the types of humor that you <em>should<\/em> be using when speaking publicly, it\u2019s time to address what you <em>shouldn\u2019t<\/em> be doing. Here are four common mistakes to avoid when using humor in a speech or presentation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Making your humor crass, lewd, mean-spirited, or discriminatory.<\/strong> Many people find this type of humor inappropriate, if not outright offensive.<\/li><li><strong>Trying too hard to be funny\u2014<\/strong>for instance, telling a relentless stream of jokes. At most speaking events, this will seem like a bizarre thing to do. You\u2019re there to inform (or possibly persuade) your audience, not entertain them like a stand-up comedian.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Including humor that people have heard before\u2014<\/strong>for instance, an overused funny quote.<strong> <\/strong>If you fail to be original with your humor, you\u2019ll quickly bore your audience.<\/li><li><strong>Aiming to get a huge laugh as soon as you start your talk.<\/strong> If this bold attempt at humor doesn\u2019t work, your confidence will be shattered for the rest of your time on stage. Start small: Aim to get smiles and giggles from your audience before you go for big belly-laughs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pairing Humor With Seriousness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it acceptable to use humor in a speech if the topic you\u2019re speaking on is serious or upsetting\u2014for instance, if it addresses an issue like war, famine, or illness? <strong>Gallo believes that using humor is not only appropriate in such situations, but it\u2019s also arguably necessary.<\/strong> Including light relief alongside distressing information will stop your audience from becoming so upset by what you\u2019re saying that they feel unable to continue listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/rose_george_let_s_talk_crap_seriously\">a 2013 TED talk<\/a>, journalist Rose George explored the upsetting topic of poor sanitation in third-world countries. She discussed its devastating consequences, showing the audience a photo of a father mourning his baby who\u2019d died from severe diarrhea. To stop her audience from becoming overwhelmed, George included some light relief in her presentation\u2014specifically, a slide about the fact that diarrhea is often treated as a joke in Western society. She displayed an amusing stock photo that depicts a woman trying to hold in diarrhea. The audience responded with relieved laughter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use humor in your speech, do it judiciously. If you make the audience laugh too often, you risk permanently distracting them from the severity of your topic. You only want to give people a brief reprieve from the upsetting information, not make them forget about it completely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TED Talk Example: Sir Ken Robinson<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2006, author and education expert Sir Ken Robinson gave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity\">a TED talk<\/a> on how the American education system stifles creativity. Despite his topic being fairly heavy, Robinson managed to inject a lot of humor into his talk. He made witty comments about everything from how seriously teenagers treat their romantic relationships, to how\u2014in his eyes\u2014Shakespeare must have been an annoying child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robinson\u2019s talk has been lauded as the most popular TED talk of all time. He received a standing ovation, and his speech has since been viewed more than 66 million times on the TED website. 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