Gag Humor -

: Give personality to inanimate objects—like a military backpack filled with "self-loathing".

: Readers often find sarcasm mean-spirited; it’s safer and more relatable to use self-deprecation instead. Gag Humor

: Don't try to cram three different jokes into one title. 2. Structure the "Gag" : Give personality to inanimate objects—like a military

: Extra words weigh down a joke. Make your writing as lean and tight as possible. Drafting Exercise: The "Humor Blueprint" Try this process for your first draft: Gag Humor

: Keep punchlines brief and surprising, placing them as close to the setup as possible.