Inherently Funny

[The_Princess_of_Bozonia]

I came across this web site today and thought it may be of use to the rest of you:
http://inherentlyfunny.com/
"Inherently funny" words, actions, etc. are suggested by readers, and you can rate or comment on them. (I suggested "kerfluffle" and "Albuquerque".) Some entries contained coarse language and adult themes and some I just didn't find funny, but maybe the site can provide some ideas for words you can work into your acts.

[Gadget]

I love this! It's like The Devil's Dictionary, but far less cynical....I have it favorited.

[Jitterbug]

Maybe I'm dumb, but I dont' get the Albuquerque?
please explain!
Jit

[Walmoe1]

I grew up in Albuquerque (ages 5-36) and take my word for it THERE AINT NOTHIN' FUNNY ABOUT THAT PLACE (but it's still home to me)

Lloyd---Las Vegas NV

[The_Princess_of_Bozonia]

Jitterbug, there was either a discussion or an article about this (I can't remember which) some time ago here, but it boiled down to some words just sound funnier because of onomatopoeia, certain letters or sounds they contain. In the case of Albuquerque, I find that word funny because of the double Qs and the fact that it sounds like it contains the word "quirky"

[The_Princess_of_Bozonia]

Here's an article for anyone interested:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inherently_funny_word

[Hopper]

Originally Posted by The_Princess_of_Bozonia

Jitterbug, there was either a discussion or an article about this (I can't remember which) some time ago here, but it boiled down to some words just sound funnier because of onomatopoeia, certain letters or sounds they contain. In the case of Albuquerque, I find that word funny because of the double Qs and the fact that it sounds like it contains the word "quirky"

Also funny because, when lost, Bugs Bunny ALWAYS realized that he should have turned left there.

Know what other word is funny?

Tofurkey.

Particularly the kind made by the Albuquerque Tofurkey Company. (previously only known for their signiature brand of extra perky Beef Jerky)

[tim]

Originally Posted by Hopper

(previously only known for their signiature brand of extra perky Beef Jerky)

"sigiauture" is inherantly funny.

(of course that's not the way you spelled it, just how I read it)

[ibimus]

Tofurkey.

I'm having a tofurkey for Christmas dinner!
Usually I try to be more of a purist when it comes to vegetarianism, but it's Christmas, so I'm splurging. Fake meat, soy-by-products it is!

[Jitterbug]

Actually tim, if you LOOK at that word, the word SIGN has a long I and a silent G--SO--in reality, you'd pronounce "signature" as "sigh=na=ture"
Who's the goofy that came up with that pronunciation?? I hate the written english language. It's so weird.