Search Helium

Home > Creative Writing > Humor

Humor: Consequences

by Jeremy Robertsen

Created on: July 31, 2007

     The English language has some very funny words and word combinations that have been Americanized or adopted-in. For instance, fart, burp, tummy, mucus, liver, turd, nostril, discumbobulated, ubiquitous, acquiescent, platter, fall-in, leak-awareness-valves, freshness-vents, cat-box, and kitty-litter(litter of kittens...no it's a toilet), to name just a few. It has been my experience, that the funniest word in the English language is "again".


     Allow me to explain. For best results use the word "again" at the end of the sentence. It has the propensity(another funny word) to make what ever story that is being told...exponentially(another funny word) humorous. Witness:

     Ow, I just poked myself in the eye. This is funny, but watch what happens when we add the ending.

     Ow, I just poked myself in the eye...again. See, much more humorous. Here is another prime example.

     I fell in the grass and landed in dog mess. This statement is very funny. However, as I have mentioned before, by adding the magic word "again" look what happens:

     I fell in the grass and landed in dog mess...again.
The word "again" represents at least two identical situations. In fact each successive "again" could possibly report more hilarity.

     Oh, look I've brushed my teeth with preparation-H.
     Oh, look I've brushed my teeth with preparation-H...yup, you guessed it. Again!

Learn more about this author, Jeremy Robertsen.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.

224344

Featured Partner

Society of Professional Journalists

Helium is proud to announce its partnership with the Society of Professional Journalists. Its members (almost 10,000 strong!) are invited to join the ranks at Helium.more


CONNECT WITH US

Read
our blog
Helum for writers

Write and get published
Share with other writers
Polish your freelancing skills

Join our active writing community
Helium Content Source for Publishers

Quality articles from proven freelancers
Exclusive rights, fast turnaround
Brand engagement, business blogging -- our writers do it all

Get custom content today!

INFORMATION


Helium, Inc.
200 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810 USA
#