When is enough enough funny answer

Comedians talk about what we know, and write about the idea that is making the most noise in our head which insists on being turned into a gag.

Thanks for asking. A lot of people just notice it more when a lady swears. There was a review once of a line-up show I was in back in the 90s, and the reviewer said I swore more than anyone else on stage. There was an audio recording and I had time on my hands. I counted. I said it twice.

Women are entitled to use all the words including those lovely explosive ones, and the ones that describe our lady-parts. The thing about comedy is it is supposed to sound like an authentic conversation. I swear a bit in my head and also my kitchen. You asked me that before. This article is more than 7 years old. Female comedians: how do they cope? Are women funny? Do female comedians get laid? Why are there so few women comedians?

It is a stupid job. A lot of the women who start out in comedy move into other areas of the industry where there is a career path and all those other things that go with a proper job. In the case of snide remarks, if you know your colleague has a tendency to make them, train your brain to listen to his or her words carefully and be prepared to remark quickly to defuse the situation.

Listening closely is often the key to a quick comeback Credit: iStock. Source: Reddit. I don't always receive praise for my intelligence. Another idea is to try and swallow your pride and raise the status of the other person.

Let's say a manager or colleague takes a swipe at you repeatedly. Paul suggests the "status move," which is best conveyed in tone of voice. It's not really about the text, so much as it is the tone. According to Belina Raffy, a business improvisation consultant who once worked with a condescending manager, when banter turns toxic, it means death for innovation.

Worse, it leaves a negative drag on other people's energy and tears teams apart. When a negative comment is made in a work setting — where, presumably, everyone wants to see projects succeed and keep their jobs — those comments usually come from a place of insecurity, Raffy said.

For example, a colleague may be unsure how to approach a particular task — he may believe that throwing the attention back to somebody else with a negative retort will remove the focus on his real or perceived ineptitude.

Looking for some inspiration? Though it may be tempting to respond in kind, positive comments are a far better tool for keeping projects on track while showing your love of linguistic acrobatics. Others will find the humour in them and you may see negative interactions quickly cease. Negative comments do the opposite.

It's the easiest thing to say, so it pops right out of your mouth. However, next time you're asked the question, answer with this slightly altered reply to see what reaction you get. You don't want to be predictable by always answering in the same exact way, so you have to switch it up.

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