Science of slapstick

I've found out how to make people laugh. Thanks to experts at the University of Sydney, I can now reveal the 'science' of slapstick comedy:

• Juxtaposition of compatible to incompatible concepts is key
• It's not the falling off a tightrope – it’s the trying to stay on
• It's not the falling down – but the process of trying to stay upright
• Same concept applies to jokes:
• E.g. the prisoner who plays cards with warden, cheats and gets kicked out of prison for winning by foul play

Fortunately I haven't submitted my new sketch ideas to Dead Ringers yet. Now I can apply the above rules to make my sleep-inducing skits more engaging. And who knows - maybe even funny.

Tags: University of Sydney, slapstick, comedy, Dead Ringers