The Skill of Humor | Andrew Tarvin | TEDxTAMU

Humor is something that transcends most barriers. It is a common unification; a concept understood by all. Despite this, there exists a large portion of the population that does not think they can utilize humor. Andrew Tarvin will show you that everyone can use humor.

Andrew Tarvin is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. He has worked with thousands of people at 200+ organizations, including P&G, GE, and Microsoft. Combining his background as a project manager at Procter & Gamble with his experience as an international comedian, Andrew’s program are engaging, entertaining, and most important, effective. He is a best-selling author, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and TEDx, and has delivered programs in 50 states, 18 countries, and 3 continents. He loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate.

[amkamat]

“Unable to establish connection to the server.” That was really smart lmao

[masonbernheim]

When will ted himself show up to the talk?

[Artificeral]

I love this, it's not about getting the loudest or longest laughs, it's about using humour to connect with people and making your points memorable. Keeps things light, too.

[kshitijrahatekar]

Summary of this video:
1. Humor is a skill that you can learn through practice
2. Humour is a way through which you can connect with other people but starting a conversation
3. It helps you look at the world with a less serious attitude and it can be a great companion no matter where you stand in your life right now
4. The world's not going to fall apart due to your bad jokes, so go ahead and let it out, you surely will get better with practice
5. Humor allows you to vent out your stress, even if you do not want to say anything out loud you could always be funny in your head
6. It all starts with a choice, a choice to be funny to look at the whole wide world with a different lens

[arian]

“Fake it until you become it” Sounds a lot like sleeping.

[sergiearruda]

"Hey girl, you're way above average, don't be mean".

-Laughing and quietly taking note-

[robertogonzalez]

"Because a reflection on the past
leads to action in the future"

What a quote

[willart]

"if YOU find it funny, THAT is what matters most, because chances are someone else will too"

[brijavpogi]

Dear Andrew,

I loved your TedTalk.

Love,
Your viewer

[PlanetXtreme]

Wouldn't it have been hilarious if nobody laughed at this guy's jokes during the Ted talk

[keeperofthehammer]

"Hey girl, are you opposite over hypotenuse, because you're making me wanna sin."
Stealing that.

[Vicky-nilm]

This guy is good. I didn't laugh but I caught myself smirking from one in a while. I didn't even realize how long the video was because he actually had me invested in what he was saying. I've been literally making chicken this entire time and realized I was in a better mood than when I woke up.

[joesr]

He made me blow air slightly more furiously out of my nose more than once in this video, he is a funny guy

[Jayok]

This dude was being funny while explaining "funny". GG

Edit: I’m here a year later with 3.3k likes 😳 I’ve never had so much before thanks guys!

[nathankim]

Notes:
1. Share your point of view
2. Explore and heighten
3. Practice, Perform, Repeat

[exsethllent]

You can tell that he is a very intelligent person. The way he talks, stand, and also the jokes are brilliants. He is impressive.

[eugeniagrammatikopoulou]

"People who use humor are paid more."
**cries in stand-up comedian**

[unnamed]

Being funny isn't a skill

It's your hidden Sixth sense

The sense of humor

[amalsulfi]

Andrew : I once had to miss school for hypothermia. I was too cool for school.

Audience : Laughs

Andrew : That was a bad joke

Audience : *Laughing intensifies*

[ambition]

1:06: 😂 L'humour est indispensable pour une vie professionnelle épanouissante et productive
3:56: 🤣 Humor is a skill that can be learned, and anyone can do it.
7:23: 🤣 Using humor and personal perspective to connect with others
11:09: 🤣 Humor can be a powerful tool in life and work.
15:40: 😂 Humor can create human connection and improve productivity at work.
18:27: 🤣 Turning numbers into Roman numerals can be hilarious, even according to a grandmother.
Recap by Tammy AI