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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Have you ever seen a Comedian use a PowerPoint?

I will admit that I use a PowerPoint more often than not. It is not because I am trying to dazzle anyone, it is mostly for the sake of being my notes for the process. Seldom do I use a tremendous amount of wording on them, but I need a few key prompts to get me through most presentations. I blame this reliance on lack of preparation or procrastination; I am not sure which is more powerful or more to blame.

Recently, I was viewing a few George Carlin presentations on YouTube, and it reminded me, have I ever seen a comedian use a PowerPoint? If you study comedians, you will find them quite professional in their delivery. A list that I created with help from the Wikihow on How to be a Comedian:

  1. Original Material
  2. Ability to read an audience
  3. Relate to the average person
  4. Remember to walk the stage
  5. Respectful attitude
  6. Watch others and emulate one you like
  7. Practice body language and timing
  8. Practice in front of others and notice their reaction
  9. Watch classic presenters like Steve Jobs, Johnny Carson, Jack Welch, Dr. Deming
  10. It’s not a monologue
  11. The single most important, PRACTICE (I might have said it twice) 

George Carlin Talks about “Stuff” (there may be some inappropriate language)

George Carlin's (Farewell George, 1937-2008) classic standup routine about the importance of 'Stuff' in our lives. This was from his appearance at Comic Relief in 1986.

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