Kendall Payne
Writer, Director, & Stand-up Comedian
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Co-authored Articles (25)
12 Hysterical Ways to Make Someone Laugh
Tickle your friends’ funnybones with these one-liners, story ideas, and more If your friend is feeling down or you’re both a little bored, making them laugh is a great way to get the good vibes going. You can go with...
100+ Dry & Sarcastic Jokes for Anyone with a Deadpan Sense of Humor
Witty, laugh-out-loud jokes and one-liners to add to your arsenal Do you have a talent for cracking your friends up with a perfectly straight face? Some dry jokes are quick one-liners, while others tell a brief story—b...
How to
Be Funny
Humor can help you connect with other people and make unpleasant situations a little more bearable. Being funny might seem like it takes a lot of work, but it's not that hard once you tap into your inner sense of humor. ...
How to
Tell a Knock Knock Joke
Knock knock jokes stand as one of the most popular and enduring joke formats worldwide; their simplicity often yields great effectiveness. After mastering the traditional delivery of a knock knock joke, consider spicing ...
How to
Be Naturally Funny
We all know that one person who is somehow always effortlessly funny, but how do they do it? It’s not magic—being naturally funny is actually a skill you can practice and get better at. By exploring your sense of hum...
How to
Make a Skit
A skit is a short play or performance. Skits are quick little scenes that are usually comedic. Skits are also sometimes referred to as sketches. To make a skit, start by thinking of ideas that make you laugh. Write out y...
How to
Laugh
You've probably heard that laughter is the best medicine, but did you know that it actually can have physical health benefits? Laughing helps relieve stress and tension, boosts your oxygen intake, and can actually help i...
Becoming a Stand-up Comedian: Where Do You Start?
Develop jokes, craft your style, and build your fanbase as a comedian You're the funniest person in your friend group—every time you go out, you have everyone in stitches. But can you do the same standing on stage in f...
How to Write Stand-Up Comedy and Test Your Jokes
Craft hilarious and unique premises, setups, punchlines, and sets If your family and friends have told you that you are a funny person, you might want to try stand-up comedy! If you’re interested, writing stand-up is d...
How to
Make a Movie As a Kid
You've decided to make a movie, which can be a lot of fun! Keep in mind, though, that you will need to do a lot of things to get to a finished movie. You'll need to create a story, find people to act in your movie, set u...
How to
Make a Funny Video
Whether for yourself or to share with others, making a funny video can be a fun way to pass the time. Writing a script and planning out your video can help give it plenty of jokes and comedic scenes. Then, once you're re...
How to Become a Comedian: Everything You Need to Know
Learn how to become a professional comedian with this guideAnyone can try their hand at doing comedy, but being a comedian takes perseverance, hard work, and—let’s not forget—a consistent ability to make people lau...
How to
Write a Good Joke
Become the funniest in your friend group with this easy, effective guide to good jokes One of the best ways to make people laugh is by telling a joke or a funny story. Studies show that jokes and laughter can decrease st...
How to
Tell a Joke
Nothing feels better than laughing over a good joke with your friends. There are so many ways to get a laugh, but sometimes, it can be hard to pick the right joke for the setting and audience. Luckily, there are plenty o...
How to
Write Punchlines
A punchline in a joke is the last part of your joke and delivers the biggest laugh. It follows your set up and allows you to finish a joke with your own point of view and sense of humor. Punchlines are meant to make the ...
How to
Be a Film Director
Becoming a film director is a dream job for many people. If you're ready and willing to put in the time, have creative vision and an impressive ability to make something out of nothing, then becoming a film director migh...
How to Write and Tell the Best Jokes
Create a simple, funny, and foolproof jokeComedians make it look easy, but coming up with a funny joke actually takes a lot of forethought. You've got to pick a target and find a way to make fun of it that delights, rath...
How to
Develop Dry Humor
Dry humor is all about subtlety. It’s so subtle, in fact, that many people believe it’s not something that can be learned. But like anything else, sharpening your wit is mostly a matter of practice. The more you joke...
How to
Write a Comedy Sketch
Do you want to learn how to write your own comedy sketch? Many popular comedy sketches are used on television, on stage, and during stand-up performances. For each one of these scenarios, you will need to brainstorm, wri...
How to
Perform Stand Up Comedy
Stand-up comedy is a great way to make people laugh. If you want to try your hand at being a comedian, all you need to do is write jokes from your point of view. Once you have your material, you need to practice your set...
