The Skill of Humor | Andrew Tarvin | TEDxTAMU
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Published 2017-06-13
Andrew Tarvin is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. He has worked with thousands of people at 200+ organizations, including P&G, GE, and Microsoft. Combining his background as a project manager at Procter & Gamble with his experience as an international comedian, Andrew’s program are engaging, entertaining, and most important, effective. He is a best-selling author, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and TEDx, and has delivered programs in 50 states, 18 countries, and 3 continents. He loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
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“Fake it until you become it” Sounds a lot like sleeping.
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“Unable to establish connection to the server.” That was really smart lmao
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"if YOU find it funny, THAT is what matters most, because chances are someone else will too"
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I love this, it's not about getting the loudest or longest laughs, it's about using humour to connect with people and making your points memorable. Keeps things light, too.
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When will ted himself show up to the talk?
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"Hey girl, you're way above average, don't be mean". Laughing and quietly taking note
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"Because a reflection on the past leads to action in the future" What a quote
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Summary of this video: 1. Humor is a skill that you can learn through practice 2. Humour is a way through which you can connect with other people but starting a conversation 3. It helps you look at the world with a less serious attitude and it can be a great companion no matter where you stand in your life right now 4. The world's not going to fall apart due to your bad jokes, so go ahead and let it out, you surely will get better with practice 5. Humor allows you to vent out your stress, even if you do not want to say anything out loud you could always be funny in your head 6. It all starts with a choice, a choice to be funny to look at the whole wide world with a different lens
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Wouldn't it have been hilarious if nobody laughed at this guy's jokes during the Ted talk
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"People who use humor are paid more." *cries in stand-up comedian*
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"Hey girl, are you opposite over hypotenuse, because you're making me wanna sin." Stealing that.
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Notes: 1. Share your point of view 2. Explore and heighten 3. Practice, Perform, Repeat
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Dear Andrew, I loved your TedTalk. Love, Your viewer
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"i'm a nerd. And if you're wondering what type of nerd the answer is... yes."
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This guy is good. I didn't laugh but I caught myself smirking from one in a while. I didn't even realize how long the video was because he actually had me invested in what he was saying. I've been literally making chicken this entire time and realized I was in a better mood than when I woke up.
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1:06: 😂 L'humour est indispensable pour une vie professionnelle épanouissante et productive 3:56: 🤣 Humor is a skill that can be learned, and anyone can do it. 7:23: 🤣 Using humor and personal perspective to connect with others 11:09: 🤣 Humor can be a powerful tool in life and work. 15:40: 😂 Humor can create human connection and improve productivity at work. 18:27: 🤣 Turning numbers into Roman numerals can be hilarious, even according to a grandmother. Recap by Ta
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Being funny isn't a skill It's your hidden Sixth sense The sense of humor
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He said humour make you good looking and he didn't lie. He looks better now lol
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Man the audience was BRUTAL at first. He just powered through it till they warmed up
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Andrew : I once had to miss school for hypothermia. I was too cool for school. Audience : Laughs Andrew : That was a bad joke Audience : Laughing intensifies