the virality of humor - ryan drake
DESCRIPTION
Ryan Drake's Confluence 2014 talk, "The Virality of Humor"" is an excuse for him to talk about the funny, and sometimes stupid stuff that passes for entertainment on the Internet, and explore how and why we respond to it. Ryan Drake is a stand-up comedian, writer, blogger, The Spy FM DJ and host of multiple Oklahoma City radio shows, including the No Fun Intended podcast with more than 140 episodes to date. Watch his Confluence 2014 talk at ConfluenceConference.org.TRANSCRIPT
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The Virality Of Humor
Presented by DJ Rev. Dr. Ryan Drake
President of Twitter
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HUMOR
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What is funny?
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Are you not entertained?
NOT SUITABLE
FOR
CONFLUENCE
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Humor is important
- Shakespeare didn’t get by on his stunning good looks.
- A good sense of humor can make you smarter.
- Humor can shape some of our choices.
- Funny things get exposure.
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The most important thirteen words I can pass along to you:
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE “FUNNY” TO HAVE A
GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR.
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Be one of these three things:
- Educational
- Beneficial
- Funny
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These things are boring offline
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But are amazing online
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They interact with their audience
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They interact with their audience
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And sometimes with each other
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Make the situation enjoyable
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There is an audience in Oklahoma
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There is an audience in Oklahoma
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Takeaways
- Humor is important, in real life and online.
- People will follow the most boring things if they are funny.
- Make your interactions enjoyable.
- Oklahoma has a scene that is receptive to local humor.
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THANK YOU.
Please follow me on Twitter: @Rayke