Comedy Writing Tip #14: How to Write Observational Comedy That Doesn't Suck

Observational comedy is harder than it looks - here's how to nail it: 1) **The Unique Angle** - "Airport security is just adult peek-a-boo... with more patting and crying." 2) **The Truth Twist** - "They say money can't buy happiness... which is exactly what someone with money would say." 3) **The Obvious Thing Everyone Misses** - "Why do we say 'tuna fish' but not 'beef mammal'?" 4) **The Modern Update** - "Ghosting used to be scary... now it's just how people break up." 5) **The Personal Connection** - "I finally understand why my parents were tired all the time... it's called existing." Pro Tip: The best observations make people think "I've noticed that but never said it out loud." On-Stage Line: "I love how we all pretend to read terms and conditions... like anyone has ever clicked 'I agree' knowing what they agreed to." SOURCE: http://comedywriter.info