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It basically means that your humor is either sarcastic or when you say things it almost doesn't sound like it was meant to be funny but it is. In other words, if you say something that sounds serious by the tone of your voice but actually ends up being funny, you're practicing dry humor. Of course a lot of people don't get this type of humor, because it's not as obvious.
A good example of dry humor is the movie "Napoleon Dynamite".
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoDry humor, sometimes known as "deadpan" humor is a style of humor/fun where the humor is not immediately obvious at first and is usually used by someone who appears to be serious at the same time.
Occasionally the humor is apparent only when the conversation gets so ridiculous that others are forced to notice. It requires some work from the listener. Only a part of the joke is presented and the rest, you have to surmise. The challenge is to "get it" in the way it was intended.
It is sense of humor mainly relying upon sarcasm, timing, and wit. It can sometimes come across in a negative way, especially for others who enjoy different types of humor.
It is also known by other names like deadpan - a form of comic delivery in which humor is presented without a change in emotion or facial expression.
Many famous comedy television shows and comedians use this type of humor.
See this link for more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadpan
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∙ 12y agoSome people have different definitions for it, but hearing it from a proficient user of it is best. When using dry humor a person will say a joke in a monotone voice. This is what most people think. A true master of the style chooses his inflections carefully from joke to joke. A perfect example is Jason Bateman. Next time you get a chance, watch him in a comedy. He is usually paired with more character driven people who may overshadow him to those who aren't looking but when he wants to he puts just the right inflections into a joke and bam you're laughing. Also when I say joke I don't mean "why did the chicken...." Usually just a funny one liner or two that pertains to the situation...To really be able to use it you must understand the other types of humor and how they make people laugh...You also must know a lot about comedic timing...I believe the real comedy comes from the timing and subtlety...It's so subtle at times people never even know its a joke or they found you kind of mean...We have been conditioned over the years to laugh, smile, smirk, or anything at the end of our jokes...I don't know exactly why but it may have something to do with the laugh track of tv shows instilled in the baby boomers or perhaps it's just some deep thought in your head that you can't not have them laugh...This is the main reason why I think dry humor is the hardest to master and use...You have to know what you are about to say, how to you say it, and when to say it to make them laugh and if done right they will laugh, sometimes harder than with any other humor because it's not that common...AND You can't laugh with them...If you do you have no longer used dry humor...No one is born with a dry sense of humor, you can only gain sense about dry humor
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∙ 13y agoDry humour is when you deliver a joke or something funny, without being cracked up yourself. A good Poker face is a pre requisite for dry humour. The British are masters of dry humour and their television and movies are a great example of dry humour.
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For one to be able to deliver a good dry humor line, it has to be spontaneous, funny, and have at least a small element of truth to it.
A good way to distinguish one with a dry sense of humor and one who is "funny" is when one delivers a good dry humor line it's delivered in a matter-of-fact manner, while others deliver their "comedy" in a loud and joking manner.
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∙ 13y agoIts means that you can laugh at jokes, no matter how corny
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