Comedy by the Numbers: The 169 Secrets of Humor and Popularity - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932416757 ISBN 13: 9781932416756

Publisher: McSweeney's, 2007

Synopsis

This book is perfect for people who are funny and for those who aren't funny (thus it is marketable to 100 percent of the population). As we all know, true creativity comes from simple formulas and the memorization of data. This new bible makes the secrets of comedy accessible, not only to those funny few among us, but also to those who might not have the ability or talent to be funny. One no longer need worry about originality — just find the right comedy number and apply as needed... and then you're on your way to POPULARITYVILLE!© Comedy by the Numbers is a NEARLY comprehensive list of all comedy characters, bits, scenarios, sketches, skits, shtick, and much more. (We say nearly because we want to leave room for Volume 2.) Included are special hints, tips, and unboring comedy history. Comedy by the Numbers is the brainchild of Prof. Eric Hoffman (Mr. Show) and Dr. Gary Rudoren (Annoyance Theatre) — AND features loads of comedy fun facts that you can memorize and use to impress people at parties!

About this title

About the Author:

Eric Hoffman was a writer on the groundbreaking sketch program 'Mr. Show with Bob and David'. As an actor, he performs regularly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Hollywood. Gary Rudoren is an ensemble member of Chicago's Annoyance Theatre. His play So I Killed a Few People... has been produced all over the world.For video shorts, extracts, and more go to: http://comedybythenumbers.com/

About this edition

• Publisher: McSweeney's
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1932416757
• ISBN 13: 9781932416756
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150
• Editor: Hoffman Eric, Rudoren Gary