3 Ways To Be Wittier - WikiHow

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1 Listen to comedy podcasts. There are tons of podcasts you can listen to about all sorts of topics, from interviews with famous comedians to funny talks about what’s going on around the world. Just by doing a quick online search, you’re bound to come up with interesting podcasts that will give you great examples of how to be witty.[9] X Research source
- Some podcasts you might listen to include Ask Me Another, Free to a Good Home, or Comedy Bang! Bang!
2 Read the works of witty people. These could be classics from authors like Shakespeare, blog posts about how to mix humor into conversations, or novels full of witty thoughts and remarks. Read as much as you can—the more you know about the world, the more likely you are to have an unbiased and unique perspective of the things around you.[10] X Research source
- Memoirs from famous comedians are full of wit and interesting stories.
- Kurt Vonnegut and Mark Twain are two more examples of authors who used their wit in their writing.
- Satirical websites like the Onion are known for their humorous articles.
3 Watch witty performances. Watching witty people perform not only lets you hear their jokes, but it’s also a great chance to look at how they present themselves to their audience through their body language. Start watching witty performances on television, YouTube, or even in person.[11] X Research source
- SNL or any other late-night comedy show are great examples to look for.
- Go online to search for movies or shows with witty characters in them.
- See if your area has any local comedy sketches that you can watch.
4 Learn new words to expand your vocabulary. In your studies of witty people, it’s likely you’ll come across new or rarely used words. Adding to your vocabulary will not only make you smarter, but it will allow you to create more connections between words, strengthening your wit in conversations.[12] X Research source
- Consider signing up for a free online service that sends you a new vocabulary word each day, or pick up a thesaurus in your free time and look through a page or two.