Do you laugh more from things you make or things you consume?
I actually had to put some thought into the more general question: What makes me laugh?
I have what many describe as an oddball and dry sense of humor. According to family members, I inherited this trait from my father.
In terms of content I consume, I like silly humor. Dumb and Dumber, Wedding Crashers, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Pink Panther, The Naked Gun are just some examples. I also like certain comedians such as George Carlin, Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Seinfeld, Mitch Hedberg, and Dave Chappelle.
A lot of times, I find myself laughing at things that most other people do not laugh at and vice versa. I might be dying laughing at something while other people may be asking, "What's so funny?" For example, if someone suddenly falls, my first reaction is to laugh and my second reaction is to be concerned for the person's wellbeing. A great example of this is my episode about what to do when someone is choking. Conversely, people may be howling at something, and I deem it as fake laughter because I don't find it funny in the slightest.
In terms of my own brand of humor, The Brandonian Doctrine is the best example. I find it easier to be funny in an audio recording compared to writing. There is something about the performance that adds to the overall enjoyment. It's a double benefit because I enjoy creating it and then enjoy listening to it.
To answer the original question, I would say I still laugh more at the content I consume because of the surprise factor.
I have what many describe as an oddball and dry sense of humor. According to family members, I inherited this trait from my father.
In terms of content I consume, I like silly humor. Dumb and Dumber, Wedding Crashers, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Pink Panther, The Naked Gun are just some examples. I also like certain comedians such as George Carlin, Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Seinfeld, Mitch Hedberg, and Dave Chappelle.
A lot of times, I find myself laughing at things that most other people do not laugh at and vice versa. I might be dying laughing at something while other people may be asking, "What's so funny?" For example, if someone suddenly falls, my first reaction is to laugh and my second reaction is to be concerned for the person's wellbeing. A great example of this is my episode about what to do when someone is choking. Conversely, people may be howling at something, and I deem it as fake laughter because I don't find it funny in the slightest.
In terms of my own brand of humor, The Brandonian Doctrine is the best example. I find it easier to be funny in an audio recording compared to writing. There is something about the performance that adds to the overall enjoyment. It's a double benefit because I enjoy creating it and then enjoy listening to it.
To answer the original question, I would say I still laugh more at the content I consume because of the surprise factor.
I'm asking because these off the cuff moments is when I laugh the most.