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How to Use Analogy in Humor

How to Use Analogy in Humor

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Scott Dikkers
Jan 14, 2024
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Analogy is one of the 11 Funny Filters. It works wonders for structuring humor. It’s also a great way to add jokes to any comedy writing.

The way it works is, you come up with two subjects and then find commonalities.

If you’re working on a piece and have a subject already, you have your first one. You just need a second one.

Let’s say you’re writing about…

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