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pip_magic New user Sydney, Australia 29 Posts |
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On 2006-07-14 03:02, kOnO wrote: I like to say the "that was my name when I was a little girl" line but when I ask a guys name. Max Maven has a great name line but I won't repeat it, it's gold but. You all know the one with the two rolled up ends of the tie and you drag out asking which one will fall first and after everyone has had their say you let them fall at the same time exlaming it's a tie. With the right timing it kills for some reason. Also clothe's lines like "where was ur jacket made (checking tag) oh in a hurry" "nice jacket (to a guy) do that make them for men???" to a girl with a skimpy dress "oh they haven't finished making yet I see" OR "I can't wait to get home and rip my girlfriends panties off... the're killing me" I also get two guys to sandwhich a card between there hands and then give them a look saying "it looks like you two have done this before" some guys play along some guys immediatly seperate, depends on how much they have had to drink. And ofcourse "Did you feel it? No? Neither did my last gf!" ofcourse I accidently said it to a guy who proclaimed he did feel it and I immediatly repled with "wow maybe I should start dating guys then" These all still get great laughs though. A bad joke with good timing is still funnier than a good joke with bad timing. |
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busterjuggler Veteran user Australia travelling worldwide now 352 Posts |
Anyone can use any lines but they only work if they suit your personality, for a long time I would just take stock one liners and use them and they didn't work as well. You have to just be you on stage, if you are quirky, play on that talent, if you are serious, overplay it, its like a mime, you have to over excentuate (wrong spelling I know) your movements to make it believable.
I use lines in my comedy juggling show that only I could use as they suit my personality. many others do the same. Just remember that with humour we are all unique, you have to play on yourself. make comedy out of yourself, Only use lines if they work with what you do, sometimes the best comedy is silence! use your body. This is a conversation about overused jokes I know but I thought this was a worthwhile point to point out. and like many have said, if you like a line, re-invent it to suit you.. that's my two cents.
James BuSTAR
Australia's Comedy Juggling Superstar info@jamesbustar.com http://www.jugglingsuperstar.com |
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Marvello Inner circle It's amazing how little I can say in 1612 Posts |
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On 2006-07-14 03:02, kOnO wrote: I took my 5 year old daughter to Kidabra this year. After about the 100th magician who said that line to her she responded "EVERYBODY says that one!"
Never criticize someone else until you have walked a mile in their shoes. Then, when you do criticize them, you will be a mile away from them and you will have their shoes.
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RobWestcottMagic New user 23 Posts |
Specializing in magic for all occasions
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Wolflock Inner circle South Africa 2257 Posts |
I think that most of you watch to many other magicians' Shows. :o)
Many of these I have not heard. But then again, I come from the "Dark" side of the world. South Africa. Anyone know we still actually exist? :o) Mine is a layman's one and not a magician's, "Can you make my wife disappear?" I cringe and grind my TEETH everytime I hear that one. Regards Wolflock
Wolflock
Pro Magician & Escapologist Member of JMC (Johannesburg Magic Circle) South Africa |
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AmazingEARL Veteran user Tennessee, USA 350 Posts |
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On 2006-07-19 19:00, Rickfcm wrote: Personally, I LOVE this one -- not for the audience reaction, which is generally good, but not stunning -- but because 99% of the time, the helper will actually look down as though seeking the trap door, then move onto it. That never fails to get a bigger reaction than the trite line itself. My teeth also grate when someone inevitably asks me to make their spouse disappear. I generally come back with, "If I could do that, would I be doing card tricks?" Dan/EARL |
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Wolflock Inner circle South Africa 2257 Posts |
That is a nice comeback Earl. I normally just say "YES", turn to the spouse and say, "I'll take you home with me (smile). Check how quickly the guy changes his mind, view, etc. And the lady always gives a big smile too.
Regards Wolflock
Wolflock
Pro Magician & Escapologist Member of JMC (Johannesburg Magic Circle) South Africa |
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NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts |
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On 2006-07-12 16:57, Marvello wrote: Don't take it personally. Danny just likes to Troll. |
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bnadworn Regular user Western New York 131 Posts |
I had used one of these lines and the spectator replied: "Does every magician have to use that line?" I said that I know, I really don't like to say it but it is in the contract we sign when we become magicians.
Most people have not heard these before so it is funny the first time they hear it. Q: How did you do that? A: Very well! Can you keep a secret? Good. So can I! When is a knot not a knot? When its not. This is a square knot. You know what a square knot is don't you? It is a knot that doesn't go out much. Have we ever met before? How do you know it is me? And for my next miracle... - Brian Nadworny
"They say the hand is quicker than the eye but I won't believe it until I see it."
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
I think it may be ok to say something like "Stand here, over the trap door" BUT, BUT THEN... you need a punch line. That is a set up line. I have a great punchline that makes that a really funny line.
Now it is up to y'all to come up with your own. Walter Zaney Blaney told me that he ORIGINATED the "Hold out your hand, no the clean one." And he is really upset that it has been stolen so many times that it has become a hack stock line. Now, as an example, why not change the punch line? One I came up with is... "Hold out your hand..." look at his hand, then say, "Did you have a flat tire coming here?"
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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magicmanfrank Inner circle 1127 Posts |
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AMEN!!! =Frank=
The Early Bird may get the Worm, but it's the SECOND Mouse that gets the CHEESE!!!
Frank Thurston www.FrankThurstonMagic.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Magic-of-Frank-Thurston/116625117910?ref=nf |
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Christopher Starr Inner circle Heart of America 1850 Posts |
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On 2006-08-26 10:41, AmazingEARL wrote: For the past couple of years, my reply has been: "My name is Christopher Starr, not Tony Soprano". It usually gets a laugh, if people are familiar with the show. |
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bnadworn Regular user Western New York 131 Posts |
Do you know one card from another?
Yes. What's the other? My son told me I should place some spare hinges on the floor before starting so when I mention the trap door the person sees the hinges! Maybe they didn't realize they had a trap door in their living room before. - Brian Nadworny
"They say the hand is quicker than the eye but I won't believe it until I see it."
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
These lines are all great.
www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic
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