Humorists and comedians often get mistaken for one another. And it makes sense – they both deal with humorous material, right? But according to those in the comedy world, the two could not be more different. So, let’s see just what the difference between a humorist and a comedian really is, shall we? See Related: 12 … Read more
The world of comedy and humor may be currently defined by the stand up comedian. But comedy got its start in writing from a number of influential humorists. See Related: How To Harness Humor As Community Engagement What is a humorist? A humorist often gets equated with comedians. But not all humorists are performers. Instead, a … Read more
No one can read a room like a stand up comedian. Especially when that room is full of strangers. That’s because comedians know that funny material has the ability to bond strangers like nothing else. You may think a comedy club routine isn’t as powerful as we’re making it out to be. But allow us … Read more
There’s nothing like a good laugh. You could be having a horrible day, but as soon as you hear a good joke, it’s as if all of your stress hormones seem to float away. Turns out, there are actually quite a few therapeutic benefits to humor and laughter. So that feeling of stress drifting off … Read more
No two stand up comedians offer the same thing. That is unless one of them is unabashedly trying to copy the other. (Which, by the way, is a huge no-no in the comedy community.) But when it comes to the various different humor styles, there are plenty to choose from. Your sense of humor may … Read more