March 9, 2011

Punch packing #5

Fellow speaker,

When trying to think up punch lines in your speeches, think of the punch line as the "problem" to solve.  Then "solve" the "problem" in different ways:
  • Easy comparisons - Sometimes the most obvious jokes have been completely overlooked.  If a box-maker is named Jack, "jack-in-the-box" is an obvious joke that you could use...if it hasn't been used before.
Fully packed,

Tim