Yah, but a big part of humor seems also to be the requirement that you not be afraid to have your characters almost become parodies of themselves - I learned that from the fiasco known as Meeting Beatrice. I got a few comments that Trowa (among others) seemed OOC for Monster Trucks, but I guess I drew the conclusion that for it to be funny, a bit of OOC is required.
And yeah, knowing when to stop is the most important thing in comedy, at least on the stage. But it seems to be true in writing, too. Nothing worse than excessive use of exclamation points. I think it was Scott Fitzgerald who said 'using exclamation points is sort of like laughing at your own joke'.
Hrm. I think I'll stick to drama and black comedy. Easier for me, at least. ;P
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Date: 5 Nov 2004 07:13 pm (UTC)And yeah, knowing when to stop is the most important thing in comedy, at least on the stage. But it seems to be true in writing, too. Nothing worse than excessive use of exclamation points. I think it was Scott Fitzgerald who said 'using exclamation points is sort of like laughing at your own joke'.
Hrm. I think I'll stick to drama and black comedy. Easier for me, at least. ;P