Comedy Writing Tip #12: How to Write Self-Deprecating Jokes That Don't Make People Uncomfortable
http://bohiney.com/random/Self-deprecation is comedy's double-edged sword - here's how to wield it safely: 1) **The Brag Ploy** - "I'm incredibly humble... just ask me, I'll tell you how great I am at it." 2) **The Universal Twist** - "I'm terrible with money... which makes me perfectly average for my generation." 3) **The Fake Win** - "I finally got my life together... said no one at a comedy club ever." 4) **The Comparison Dodge** - "I may be bad at dating, but at least I'm not my ex... who's currently dating me." 5) **The Recovery Move** - After a dark joke: "Too real? Don't worry, my therapist says the same thing." Pro Tip: Always punch up at yourself, not down at your actual struggles - unless you're Louis CK pre-scandal. On-Stage Line: "I don't need therapy... I just need to stop doing things that would make therapy necessary." SOURCE: https://bit.ly/4kdwKCY