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GET MORE LAUGHTER IN YOUR LIFE!
David Granirer - North America's Psychotherapist/Stand-Up Comic
Volume 3, Issue 11
Editor: David Granirer, david@psychocomic.com
Publisher: David Granirer
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. Welcome from the Publisher
2. Joke
3. Reverse Bragging Part Two
4. What’s Good Stories
5. An Opportunity To Help
6. Classified Ads
7. Contact Information


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1. WELCOME FROM THE PUBLISHER

****Come Have a Laugh!****

My stand-up comedy shows continue at Flori’s Coffee Centre, 3851 East Hastings, Bby. Clean, intelligent comedy in a smoke-free environment, Fridays at 8:00 p.m. Reservations recommended (604) 294-8505. The shows feature students from my Langara College Stand-Up Comedy Clinic Course.

2. THIS MONTH'S JOKE

To help you lighten up, Iíve decided to start every issue with a joke. If anyone has some good clean jokes that are reasonably short, feel free to email them to me at david@psychocomic.com

Janice Norris of Heber Springs, Arizona contributed this month’s joke

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring.

Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl. We should've known. ONLY women would be able to drag a fat-ass man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.

3. Reverse Bragging Part Two

Last month I introduced you to the concept of reverse bragging, a technique using humor to cope with your flaws and imperfections. Normally people brag about their accomplishments or areas of mastery. In reverse bragging, you brag about how dysfunctional you are. For example, Fabio is far better looking than I, but I’m better being a nerd. Anthony Robbins may be more positive and self-assured, but I’m better at whining and complaining.

Reverse bragging is funny and it robs others of the chance to express their disapproval, since joining in the laughter puts them on your side. Here’s the formula:

When you hear someone talking about how good they or another person is at something, you respond with “____________ may be good at _______________, but I’m way better at _____________.” Then describe what you do that makes you so good at this thing you’ve just reverse bragged about. Since we’re using humor, your reverse bragging can involve lots of exaggeration.

Here’s how this can look:
Coworker: “Brad has such a positive attitude, he’s so great to work with.”

You: “Sure Brad has a good attitude, but I’m way better at complaining and being annoying. Last night my wife asked me to take out the garbage, and I whined for at least an hour before I did it. I bet Brad couldn’t do that!”

Here’s another example:
Coworker: “Jill is so organized and efficient. I don’t know what we’d do without her.”

You: “Jill may be organized, but I’m way better at screwing up and losing things. I lost my car for a week until I realized it was parked in front of my house!”

Have fun with this one, and please email me if you come up with something really good and I’ll run it next month. The person with the best reverse bragging statement will get a free copy of my audio tape “I’m OK But YOU Need Professional Help!”



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4. WHAT'S GOOD STORIES

It's so easy to see all the bad things around us, that sometimes we forget about all the great things that go on. And we need to hear about good things because that gives us hope and inspires us to go out and do more good things.

In this section, I want to hear from you. What's happened in your life that's good? What things have people done that inspire you to be kind to others? What funny things have happened?

Email your short stories to me at david@psychocomic.com, and if I publish yours, you get a free copy of my tape "I'm OK But YOU Need Professional Help!"  
 

Kenneth Finlayson contributed this month’s story.

I'm a travelling piano tuner. For five years I have been tuning a piano for a woman in the North I had never met - until this spring. She had two homes, one a ski chalet where the piano was kept. I always turned up during the week when she was in town at work. This spring we met for the first time in the flesh.

She played the piano beautifully, about the same level as myself. I was astounded she had never heard of Schumann's Kinderszenen. It was I think because I had studied Toronto Conservatory, and she had studied in Quebec. Kinderszenen was the basis of one of the world's great love stories, between Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck.

Two weeks later in Edmonton in the music store, on the top of the discount pile was copy of Kinderszenen. I thought - Why not do something nice for that woman? I sent her the music. A week later she telephoned to thank me. History has a way of repeating itself. Before you know it, we are engaged to be married!

5. AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP

Angels wanted to fund stand-up comedy course for mental health consumers!

I’m trying to start a stand-up comedy course for mental health consumers. The objective is to help them build confidence and self-esteem through developing and performing comedy about their mental health problems. It would also be a great way to educate the public and dispel the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

If anyone has a good cause they'd like to promote please email me at david@psychocomic.com
 

6. CLASSIFIED ADS

Speakers: Learn how to incorporate stand-up comedy into your presentations. Check out David's stand-up comedy skills coaching for presenters at: www.psychocomic.com/ComedyCourse.htm
 

7. CONTACT INFORMATION

David Granirer gives laughter in the workplace presentations helping hundreds of organizations throughout North America reduce stress, increase wellness, and cope with change. For more information on his presentations, stand-up comedy, products, and articles call (604) 205-9242 or go to www.psychocomic.com

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