Laughing Out Loud

Author: Andrew Horton
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520923545
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
Whoever wrote "Make 'em laugh!" knew that it's easier said than done. But people love to laugh, and good comedy will always sell. With the help of this complete and entertaining guide, writers and would-be writers for film and television can look forward to writing comedy that goes far beyond stereotypic jokes and characters. In Laughing Out Loud, award-winning screenwriter and author Andrew Horton blends history, theory, and analysis of comedy with invaluable advice. Using examples from Chaplin to Seinfeld, Aristophanes to Woody Allen, Horton describes comedy as a perspective rather than merely as a genre and then goes on to identify the essential elements of comedy. His lively overview of comedy's history traces its two main branches—anarchistic comedy and romantic comedy—from ancient Greece through contemporary Hollywood, by way of commedia dell'arte, vaudeville, and silent movies. Television and international cinema are included in Horton's analysis, which leads into an up-close review of the comedy chemistry in a number of specific films and television shows. The rest of the book is a practical guide to writing feature comedy and episodic TV comedy, complete with schedules and exercises designed to unblock any writer's comic potential. The appendices offer tips on networking, marketing, and even producing comedies, and are followed by a list of recommended comedies and a bibliography. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 2000. Whoever wrote "Make 'em laugh!" knew that it's easier said than done. But people love to laugh, and good comedy will always sell. With the help of this complete and entertaining guide, writers and would-be writers for film and television can look forward

Lessons in Laughing Out Loud

Author: Rowan Coleman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451606419
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
Willow Briars only has to glance at her identical twin sister, Holly?slim, happy, married with two beautiful children?to see how her life might have turned out differently. The divorced Willow, who works at a London talent agency, has all the outward trappings of success, yet her dissatisfaction is growing along with her dress size. Add in a long-term, fruitless crush on her friend Daniel, and Willow has started to feel invisible. Then she buys a mysterious pair of vintage shoes that make her feel sexy, daring, more confident. Since she?s also babysitting a disgraced starlet and caring for the ex-stepdaughter who just landed on her doorstep, her life is suddenly full. Willow must reevaluate everything she once believed about love, heartache, and her own worth. But can she learn how to stop running from her past and embrace whatever her future may hold?

Laugh out Loud: A User’s Guide to Workplace Humor

Author: Barbara Plester
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811302839
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
This book is the first-ever authoritative work on the use and management of humor in the workplace. It is a practical guide for everyone involved: the humorists (‘jokers’), the targets (sometimes ‘victims’), the observers (‘audience’) and most of all the managers who have to ‘set the tone’ and encourage, control and manage humor. Humor is part and parcel of every workplace. However, while it usually demonstrates and fosters a united, happy workforce, it can at times be deeply damaging and divisive. The authors – academics with vast organizational experience and a research-based understanding of humor at work – bring together state-of-the art knowledge of the topic, making it fun, accessible and readable for all humor participants. The topics include how humor works, humor cultures in organizations, the many forms of workplace humor and their pros and cons, humor rituals at work, digital humor, workplace jokers, the 21st century issue of ‘political correctness’, and both the ‘bright side’ of humor (assisting positive cultures, making work ‘fun’), and its ‘dark side’ (where humor offends and humiliates). With over 60 ‘real life’ illustrative stories of workplace humor, a self-completion questionnaire to measure the Humor Climate in your organization, end-of-chapter ‘takeaways’ and an end-of-book summary advocating ‘best practice’, the book is a ‘fun’, how-to-do-it guide that will both inform and entertain.

For Laughing Out Loud

Author: Ed McMahon
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 9780759520738
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
A humorous, anecdote-filled, behind-the-scenes look at the life of a television icon.

Laugh Out Loud

Author: James Patterson
Publisher: jimmy patterson
ISBN: 0316431478
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
Get ready to Laugh Out Loud (a lot!) with James Patterson's illustrated middle grade story of a twelve-year-old boy starting his own book company for kids. Jimmy loves reading so much that he's inspired to start a book company for kids -- run by kids. It's a big dream for a twelve-year-old boy. Some would even say it's laugh-out-loud ridiculous! But that doesn't stop Jimmy from dreaming even bigger! His company will be as imaginative and fun as Willy Wonka's chocolate factory . . . with a Ferris wheel instead of an elevator, a bowling alley in the break room, and a river filled with floating books! He just has to believe in himself and his idea (and maybe win the Lotto). In this hilarious story filled with clever references to children's book favorites, James Patterson shows young readers that anything can be achieved if you believe in yourself no matter what!

Laugh Out Loud: A Collection of AI-Generated Jokes for Everyone

Author: M.B. Chatfield
Publisher: M.B. Chatfield
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 153

Book Description
Unleash Your Inner Laugh Machine with "Laugh Out Loud: A Collection of AI-Generated Jokes for Everyone"! Tired of the same old jokes? Yearning for humor that's fresh, unexpected, and guaranteed to tickle your funny bone? Look no further than Laugh Out Loud, a groundbreaking collection of jokes meticulously crafted by ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art AI language model. Here's what sets Laugh Out Loud apart: AI-Powered Humor: ChatGPT has been trained on a massive dataset of text and humor, allowing it to generate jokes that are original, witty, and perfectly tailored to human sensibilities. Jokes for All Tastes: Whether you're a pun enthusiast, a slapstick aficionado, or simply appreciate clever wordplay, Laugh Out Loud has something for you. With jokes covering a wide range of topics, from everyday life to pop culture to the wonders of technology, you're sure to find something that strikes your funny bone. More Than Just Jokes: Laugh Out Loud is a testament to the power of AI to create humor that's both intelligent and entertaining. It's a glimpse into the future of comedy, where machines collaborate with humans to bring us laughter. Ready for a laugh riot? Here's a sneak peek at the rib-tickling gems you'll find inside: What do you call a fish with no eyes? Fsh! Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two tired. Laugh Out Loud is more than just a joke book – it's a conversation starter, a stress reliever, and a guaranteed mood booster. So grab your copy today, unleash your inner chuckle machine, and prepare to be amazed by the incredible wit of AI! #AIHumor #FunnyAI #WittyJokes #Joke #AIComedy #TheFutureOfComedy #HilariousJokes #PunnyJokes #OneLiners #RobotComedy #MachineHumor #AIJokes #ArtificialIntelligenceJokes #Funny #StepInComedy #Robot #Humor #LaughterBook #JokeCollection #MustRead #GiftIdeas #GoodRead #FunnyBooks #PunLovers #MBChatfield

Laugh Out Loud

Author: Vanessa Wilson
Publisher: Quickfox Publishing
ISBN: 0620320508
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
Tickle your funny bone with this extensive compilation of Internet and email humour. It looks at the funny side of parenting, business, relationships, health, language, and life in general. Clean but clever, it features carefully selected stories, articles, one-liners, anecdotes, lists, jokes, humorous and not-so-humorous wisdom, and much more that will have everyone smiling, laughing, and turning the pages for more. Easy-to-read with an inviting layout, it makes an ideal gift for any occasion, those in hospital or recovering from illness, travellers and commuters, grumpy goats, your own bookshelf, or anyone wanting a 'lift' from nature's own tonic - laughter. This book, brought back due to popular demand, promises great entertainment!

The Big Book of Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids (Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids)

Author: Rob Elliott
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1441234705
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
Now everyone's favorite joke books from Rob Elliott can be found in one economical volume! Combining his bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids, Zoolarious Animal Jokes for Kids, and Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids, Elliott will have kids of all ages laughing with the gut-bustingest, knee-slappingest, guffaw-inducingest, funniest collection of clean jokes you can find. Great on car rides, at the dinner table, on the playground, and anywhere in between, this collection of hilarity will make you and those around you smile every day.

More Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids

Author: Rob Elliott
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1441245235
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154

Book Description
Q: What do you get when you cross a dentist and a boat? A: A Tooth Ferry. Q: Why did the boy eat his homework? A: Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake. Kids are clamoring for more uproarious jokes, and More Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids gives children ages seven and up many more hours of fun and laughter. Young readers will have a blast sharing this brand new collection of hundreds of hilarious jokes with their friends and family! A great gift for any child.

Brush With Fame

Author: Andrene Low
Publisher: Squabbling Sparrows Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 406

Book Description
She's lost her soul mate. She doesn't believe you get a second. Will the least likely candidate of all be able to change her mind. Jennie Farrell always believed there was a happily ever after out there for everyone. Shame she’s missed out on her own. Rocking up in London with close friend Samantha, Jennie falls back on her long-ignored artistic skills to make ends meet. Her future is even looking bright when she runs into Rupert Smythe-Brown, an aristocratic prat used to getting his own way, no matter who gets hurt in the process. Painted into a corner, Jennie turns feral and Rupert doesn’t know what’s hit him. Well he does, but for once he’s not enjoying it. Thank goodness she’s got Mark, a strapping six foot four Aussie bloke watching her back and keeping her out of trouble — at least when he’s not trying to get her into it. Brush With Fame is a chuckle along, feel good book for any woman who’s ever wanted to fight back but hasn’t felt strong enough. TRIGGER WARNING: Set in the seventies, the book contains swearing, drinking, and bad behaviour. Please do not read this novel if this will upset you and cause an adverse reaction. This series is full of bad language, bad behaviour and poorly executed Farrah Fawcett hairstyles. While laugh-out-loud at times, the books also touch on real life, making them raw in places.