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The topper is a callback.). Here’s another monologue and analysis. It was presented at the end of a Toastmasters meeting. THE SET-UP (What happened and what was said during the meeting, before the monologue was delivered.). Our club President opened the meeting with a toast. We had two guests who appeared to be about 16 years old. Ryan and David are two members in their early 20s. Our emcee for the evening announced the meeting theme: “Kicking Bad Habits.&#. MORE
A topper and a quick and unexpected callback.). A triple which sets up a punchline which is a callback.). Inserts a callback to switch a classic joke.). This is a triple that sets up a callback. Here’s an Observational Humor monologue from a Darren LaCroix humor workshop in Las Vegas. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the workshop.). Darren mentioned that he is a very physical, high-energy speaker (which is true). MORE
Callback to prayer in the meeting and linking it to the challenge of Table Topics.). Here is another Observational Humor monologue presented at the end of a TM meeting. The Set-up (what happened and what was said during the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). George said that I had the style of Jack Benny. The name of the club is Pro Toastmasters. Tim mentioned that he used to live in North Las Vegas, and pointed North. MORE
A callback to something said earlier. A callback with a switch which implied that I’ve been working on a book for a long time. It has been awhile since I published an Observational Humor monologue. Here’s one I presented at the Las Vegas NSA chapter meeting in October 2017. THE SET-UP. To help you understand the jokes, here is what happened and what was said during the meeting, before the monologue was presented. With an Observational joke, You had to be there. MORE
Good callback. It’s that time again. Another Observational Humor Monologue. Let’s look at the set-up, the joke, and what makes the joke work. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). I was surprised by being assigned an impromptu Table Topic, “Can anyone learn to use humor?” ” I shouldn’t have been surprised, since I didn’t have an assigned role. MORE
He ends with a call to action and also a clever callback to his story about getting the woman her shoes: “So get in the game. I recently came across this TED Talk by Mark Bezos, the Senior Vice-President of Development, Communications and Events at Robin Hood , a leading poverty-fighting charity in New York City. He is also the Assistant Captain of a volunteer fire company in Westchester County, New York, where he lives with his wife and four children. MORE
A callback to the Pick-a-Winner closing to Bobby’s speech.). Here is another Observational Humor Monologue delivered at the end of a meeting. I’ll give you the set up, followed by the punch line. And then we’ll briefly look at why the joke was funny. . THE SET-UP (What happened and what was said during the meeting, before the monologue was delivered.). In her speech Melanie said “In my family I’m the quiet one. MORE
I can't tell him to do that - he can't do that to himself' with his callback of Invisible Obama telling HIM to do the same thing was dark slapstick at best, vulgar at worst, but was received with raucous laughter and approval from his audience. At the 8:30 mark, after the aforementioned dark slapstick callback, Mr. Eastwood changes his tone, and indicates he wants to say something, in such a way as to separate his next comments from everything else. MORE
Humour and a callback to the previous backpack that he did set on fire. A callback to when he asked us to put on the first backpack and feel the straps. Up in the Air is a great film. Essentially, it is about our commitment in life: at work; in our families; in a relationship. It stars George Clooney who plays Ryan Bingham, a man whose job is to fly around the United States, helping his firm’s corporate clients lay off their staff. MORE
If you refer to a word or phrase you mentioned earlier in your presentation, that's a callback. If the previous material was poor, the callback will show your willingness to tease yourself, which is an admirable quality the audience appreciates. Another thing that might happen , that is just as good, is that one or more of the audience members might make the connection and do the callback for you. MORE
Some simple callbacks. Callbacks liking things in common between Darren and me. Here is an opportunity for you to see and hear an Observational Humor monologue presented on January 25, 2010. It was delivered at the end of a program, “Good to Great — Speech coaching with Patricia Fripp and Darren LaCroix.&# This was a special event sponsored by PowerHouse Pros Toastmasters Club. Here is what Patricia Fripp and Darren LaCroix said about the humor: “You ROCKED. MORE
A topper and a quick and unexpected callback.). A triple which sets up a punchline which is a callback.). Inserts a callback to switch a classic joke.). This is a triple that sets up a callback. Here’s an Observational Humor monologue from a Darren LaCroix humor workshop in Las Vegas. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the workshop.). Darren mentioned that he is a very physical, high-energy speaker (which is true). MORE
If you refer to a word or phrase you mentioned earlier in your presentation , that''s a callback. If the previous material was poor, the callback will show your willingness to tease yourself, which is an admirable quality the audience appreciates. Another thing that might happen, that is just as good, is that one or more of the audience members might make the connection and do the callback for you. MORE
If you refer to a word or phrase you mentioned earlier in your presentation, that's a callback. Another thing that might happen, that is just as good, is that one or more of the audience members might make the connection and do the callback for you. It works well if the previous piece of material got a good laugh or if it was a groaner. MORE
I received the trophy, waited for the applause to die down, and stepped forward and said in a low-energy way, “Wow.&# It received a big laugh since it was a callback to the other speaker’s remarks. We often have beliefs that lead us down the wrong path when deciding whether or not to use original humor. We often want to be funny so badly that we think it’s a good choice to use every humor idea we can think of. MORE
Well connected with the audience, he engaged several audience members in the show, and kept the show fresh with a number of callbacks resulting from his chatting with the audience. The Paul Lynde Show is playing afternoons at Bally’s Las Vegas. It’s a fun show and I recommend it. Impersonator Michael Arington plays Lynde in a show which is mostly biographical. Arington has the voice and the gestures mastered. MORE
I inserted a good callback into a routine speech opening. Here’s another Observational Humor monologue presented at the end of a meeting. I’ll provide the set-ups first, what inspired the jokes. Then I’ll give you the joke and some brief comments on what made it work. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). A speaker suggested we tell other people, “I’m so proud of you.” ” 2. MORE
If you refer to a word or phrase you mentioned earlier in your presentation, that's a callback. If the previous material was poor, the callback will show your willingness to tease yourself, which is an admirable quality the audience appreciates. Another thing that might happen, that is just as good, is that one or more of the audience members might make the connection and do the callback for you. MORE
Some simple callbacks. Callbacks liking things in common between Darren and me. Here is an opportunity for you to see and hear an Observational Humor monologue presented on January 25, 2010. It was delivered at the end of a program, “Good to Great — Speech coaching with Patricia Fripp and Darren LaCroix.&# This was a special event sponsored by PowerHouse Pros Toastmasters Club. Here is what Patricia Fripp and Darren LaCroix said about the humor: “You ROCKED. MORE
A good twist of a callback.). Interesting twist of a callback. It’s time for another Observational Humor Monologue presented at the end of a meeting. We will look at the set-up for the joke. Then we will look at the joke and what makes it funny. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the meeting. before the monologue was presented.). A speaker said that giving free speeches is a good way to build your. speaking business. MORE
And then I indicated that I was just kidding by using a callback referring to the technique of exaggeration. Here’s another Observational Humor monologue presented at the end of ameeting. We’ll look at the set-up, the joke, and what made the joke work. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). Ryan, the nomination chair, said that filling the list of officers for the upcoming election was like pulling teeth. MORE
is more of a surprise and a stronger line. - “Couldn’t see the top of my head&# is a silly line that really makes no sense, but is a fun and unexpected callback that received a strong laugh.). Here is an Observational Humor Monologue presented at a Fripp Speaking and Presentation Skills School. Patricia Fripp is a world-class speaking coach. The next Fripp Speaking School is November 14-15 in Las Vegas. MORE
First, he does a great callback to the beginning by asking his audience what he was wearing. This is a tremendously fun speech to watch. If you have not heard of Apollo Robbins, you will enjoy his 8-minute TED Talk. Robbins is a professional pickpocket and one of the best in the world. MORE
The topper is a callback.). Here’s another monologue and analysis. It was presented at the end of a Toastmasters meeting. THE SET-UP (What happened and what was said during the meeting, before the monologue was delivered.). Our club President opened the meeting with a toast. We had two guests who appeared to be about 16 years old. Ryan and David are two members in their early 20s. Our emcee for the evening announced the meeting theme: “Kicking Bad Habits.&#. MORE
And a good topper using a callback.). Here’s another Observational Humor monologue which is presented in the Reverse Question format. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened at the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). A speaker said you could tell a carnivore from a herbivore by looking at their teeth. Our Area Governor, Karen Lewison, was present at the meeting. The joke is that she attends meetings only when we’re serving cake. MORE
Personalize your talk using callbacks. Speaker, Presentations Coach, Well-Known Toastmaster, and my friend, Akash Karia , has made quite the splash over the last few years in the industry. He''s published many books, often Kindle-only, at one, two, and three dollar prices, as well as some longer tomes. He''s sent me review copies, I''ve bought a few, but honestly, I''ve never read them (hence you''ve never seen a review from me). A few reasons. MORE
The leader (and his group with occasional callbacks) had a patter that clearly had been repeated many times. On Saturday night, at Hollywood and Highland, the most lively corner on Hollywood Blvd., where Grauman's Chinese Theatre , the Walk of Fame , old movie stars' footprints and thousands of dumbstruck tourists converge, we came upon a series of street performers. First we watched a group of poppers with several performers. MORE
A callback and self-deprecation.). Here’s another Observational Humor monologue. Learning to use Observational Humor adds a fresh touch to your prepared speeches. Audiences love in-the-moment humor. We’ll look at the set-up, the joke, and then examine what makes the joke tick. THE SET-UP (What happened and what was said during the meeting, before the monologue was delivered.). Several of our speakers were limping, for different reasons, as they walked to the platform. MORE
But in this case it was a callback line that I couldn’t resist.). Here’s another observational humor monologue presented at the end of a meeting. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the meeting before the monologue was delivered). Normally the Observational Humor part of the program is introduced by the Master Evaluator. MORE
I was going over each moment of my speech, trying to map it all out, and pay enough attention to the speakers before me to be both respectful of them and mindful of any overlap in content, or callback opportunity. Yesterday I competed at my first Division Contest in two and a half years. The nerves hit the moment I stepped through the doors of the conference area at St. Anthony''s Hospital in Lakewood, CO. My stomach cramped up. My breathing sped up. MORE
Callback Related Topics Great Public Speaking
APRIL 10, 2013
If you refer to a word or phrase you mentioned earlier in your presentation , that''s a callback. If the previous material was poor, the callback will show your willingness to tease yourself, which is an admirable quality the audience appreciates. Another thing that might happen, that is just as good, is that one or more of the audience members might make the connection and do the callback for you.
Great Public Speaking
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
If you refer to a word or phrase you mentioned earlier in your presentation, that's a callback. If the previous material was poor, the callback will show your willingness to tease yourself, which is an admirable quality the audience appreciates. Another thing that might happen , that is just as good, is that one or more of the audience members might make the connection and do the callback for you.
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Great Public Speaking
MARCH 20, 2009
If you refer to a word or phrase you mentioned earlier in your presentation, that's a callback. Another thing that might happen, that is just as good, is that one or more of the audience members might make the connection and do the callback for you. It works well if the previous piece of material got a good laugh or if it was a groaner.
Great Public Speaking
JUNE 16, 2008
If you refer to a word or phrase you mentioned earlier in your presentation, that's a callback. If the previous material was poor, the callback will show your willingness to tease yourself, which is an admirable quality the audience appreciates. Another thing that might happen, that is just as good, is that one or more of the audience members might make the connection and do the callback for you.
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
First, he does a great callback to the beginning by asking his audience what he was wearing. This is a tremendously fun speech to watch. If you have not heard of Apollo Robbins, you will enjoy his 8-minute TED Talk. Robbins is a professional pickpocket and one of the best in the world.
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 17, 2011
Humour and a callback to the previous backpack that he did set on fire. A callback to when he asked us to put on the first backpack and feel the straps. Up in the Air is a great film. Essentially, it is about our commitment in life: at work; in our families; in a relationship. It stars George Clooney who plays Ryan Bingham, a man whose job is to fly around the United States, helping his firm’s corporate clients lay off their staff.
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 24, 2011
He ends with a call to action and also a clever callback to his story about getting the woman her shoes: “So get in the game. I recently came across this TED Talk by Mark Bezos, the Senior Vice-President of Development, Communications and Events at Robin Hood , a leading poverty-fighting charity in New York City. He is also the Assistant Captain of a volunteer fire company in Westchester County, New York, where he lives with his wife and four children.
Humor Power
APRIL 21, 2017
Well connected with the audience, he engaged several audience members in the show, and kept the show fresh with a number of callbacks resulting from his chatting with the audience. The Paul Lynde Show is playing afternoons at Bally’s Las Vegas. It’s a fun show and I recommend it. Impersonator Michael Arington plays Lynde in a show which is mostly biographical. Arington has the voice and the gestures mastered.
Humor Power
DECEMBER 26, 2009
A topper and a quick and unexpected callback.). A triple which sets up a punchline which is a callback.). Inserts a callback to switch a classic joke.). This is a triple that sets up a callback. Here’s an Observational Humor monologue from a Darren LaCroix humor workshop in Las Vegas. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the workshop.). Darren mentioned that he is a very physical, high-energy speaker (which is true).
Humor Power
DECEMBER 26, 2009
A topper and a quick and unexpected callback.). A triple which sets up a punchline which is a callback.). Inserts a callback to switch a classic joke.). This is a triple that sets up a callback. Here’s an Observational Humor monologue from a Darren LaCroix humor workshop in Las Vegas. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the workshop.). Darren mentioned that he is a very physical, high-energy speaker (which is true).
Humor Power
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
Callback to prayer in the meeting and linking it to the challenge of Table Topics.). Here is another Observational Humor monologue presented at the end of a TM meeting. The Set-up (what happened and what was said during the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). George said that I had the style of Jack Benny. The name of the club is Pro Toastmasters. Tim mentioned that he used to live in North Las Vegas, and pointed North.
Humor Power
NOVEMBER 4, 2017
A callback to something said earlier. A callback with a switch which implied that I’ve been working on a book for a long time. It has been awhile since I published an Observational Humor monologue. Here’s one I presented at the Las Vegas NSA chapter meeting in October 2017. THE SET-UP. To help you understand the jokes, here is what happened and what was said during the meeting, before the monologue was presented. With an Observational joke, You had to be there.
Speak and Deliver
OCTOBER 13, 2013
I was going over each moment of my speech, trying to map it all out, and pay enough attention to the speakers before me to be both respectful of them and mindful of any overlap in content, or callback opportunity. Yesterday I competed at my first Division Contest in two and a half years. The nerves hit the moment I stepped through the doors of the conference area at St. Anthony''s Hospital in Lakewood, CO. My stomach cramped up. My breathing sped up.
Speak Schmeak
JULY 14, 2008
The leader (and his group with occasional callbacks) had a patter that clearly had been repeated many times. On Saturday night, at Hollywood and Highland, the most lively corner on Hollywood Blvd., where Grauman's Chinese Theatre , the Walk of Fame , old movie stars' footprints and thousands of dumbstruck tourists converge, we came upon a series of street performers. First we watched a group of poppers with several performers.
Speak and Deliver
AUGUST 31, 2012
I can't tell him to do that - he can't do that to himself' with his callback of Invisible Obama telling HIM to do the same thing was dark slapstick at best, vulgar at worst, but was received with raucous laughter and approval from his audience. At the 8:30 mark, after the aforementioned dark slapstick callback, Mr. Eastwood changes his tone, and indicates he wants to say something, in such a way as to separate his next comments from everything else.
Humor Power
JANUARY 10, 2014
A callback and self-deprecation.). Here’s another Observational Humor monologue. Learning to use Observational Humor adds a fresh touch to your prepared speeches. Audiences love in-the-moment humor. We’ll look at the set-up, the joke, and then examine what makes the joke tick. THE SET-UP (What happened and what was said during the meeting, before the monologue was delivered.). Several of our speakers were limping, for different reasons, as they walked to the platform.
Humor Power
NOVEMBER 16, 2013
And then I indicated that I was just kidding by using a callback referring to the technique of exaggeration. Here’s another Observational Humor monologue presented at the end of ameeting. We’ll look at the set-up, the joke, and what made the joke work. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). Ryan, the nomination chair, said that filling the list of officers for the upcoming election was like pulling teeth.
Speak and Deliver
JANUARY 30, 2014
Personalize your talk using callbacks. Speaker, Presentations Coach, Well-Known Toastmaster, and my friend, Akash Karia , has made quite the splash over the last few years in the industry. He''s published many books, often Kindle-only, at one, two, and three dollar prices, as well as some longer tomes. He''s sent me review copies, I''ve bought a few, but honestly, I''ve never read them (hence you''ve never seen a review from me). A few reasons.
Humor Power
DECEMBER 14, 2009
The topper is a callback.). Here’s another monologue and analysis. It was presented at the end of a Toastmasters meeting. THE SET-UP (What happened and what was said during the meeting, before the monologue was delivered.). Our club President opened the meeting with a toast. We had two guests who appeared to be about 16 years old. Ryan and David are two members in their early 20s. Our emcee for the evening announced the meeting theme: “Kicking Bad Habits.&#.
Humor Power
DECEMBER 14, 2009
The topper is a callback.). Here’s another monologue and analysis. It was presented at the end of a Toastmasters meeting. THE SET-UP (What happened and what was said during the meeting, before the monologue was delivered.). Our club President opened the meeting with a toast. We had two guests who appeared to be about 16 years old. Ryan and David are two members in their early 20s. Our emcee for the evening announced the meeting theme: “Kicking Bad Habits.&#.
Humor Power
AUGUST 20, 2009
And a good topper using a callback.). Here’s another Observational Humor monologue which is presented in the Reverse Question format. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened at the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). A speaker said you could tell a carnivore from a herbivore by looking at their teeth. Our Area Governor, Karen Lewison, was present at the meeting. The joke is that she attends meetings only when we’re serving cake.
Humor Power
DECEMBER 26, 2013
A callback to the Pick-a-Winner closing to Bobby’s speech.). Here is another Observational Humor Monologue delivered at the end of a meeting. I’ll give you the set up, followed by the punch line. And then we’ll briefly look at why the joke was funny. . THE SET-UP (What happened and what was said during the meeting, before the monologue was delivered.). In her speech Melanie said “In my family I’m the quiet one.
Humor Power
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
Some simple callbacks. Callbacks liking things in common between Darren and me. Here is an opportunity for you to see and hear an Observational Humor monologue presented on January 25, 2010. It was delivered at the end of a program, “Good to Great — Speech coaching with Patricia Fripp and Darren LaCroix.&# This was a special event sponsored by PowerHouse Pros Toastmasters Club. Here is what Patricia Fripp and Darren LaCroix said about the humor: “You ROCKED.
Humor Power
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Some simple callbacks. Callbacks liking things in common between Darren and me. Here is an opportunity for you to see and hear an Observational Humor monologue presented on January 25, 2010. It was delivered at the end of a program, “Good to Great — Speech coaching with Patricia Fripp and Darren LaCroix.&# This was a special event sponsored by PowerHouse Pros Toastmasters Club. Here is what Patricia Fripp and Darren LaCroix said about the humor: “You ROCKED.
Humor Power
AUGUST 10, 2013
Good callback. It’s that time again. Another Observational Humor Monologue. Let’s look at the set-up, the joke, and what makes the joke work. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). I was surprised by being assigned an impromptu Table Topic, “Can anyone learn to use humor?” ” I shouldn’t have been surprised, since I didn’t have an assigned role.
Humor Power
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
I inserted a good callback into a routine speech opening. Here’s another Observational Humor monologue presented at the end of a meeting. I’ll provide the set-ups first, what inspired the jokes. Then I’ll give you the joke and some brief comments on what made it work. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the meeting before the monologue was delivered.). A speaker suggested we tell other people, “I’m so proud of you.” ” 2.
Humor Power
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
But in this case it was a callback line that I couldn’t resist.). Here’s another observational humor monologue presented at the end of a meeting. THE SET-UP (What was said and what happened during the meeting before the monologue was delivered). Normally the Observational Humor part of the program is introduced by the Master Evaluator.
Humor Power
NOVEMBER 29, 2009
I received the trophy, waited for the applause to die down, and stepped forward and said in a low-energy way, “Wow.&# It received a big laugh since it was a callback to the other speaker’s remarks. We often have beliefs that lead us down the wrong path when deciding whether or not to use original humor. We often want to be funny so badly that we think it’s a good choice to use every humor idea we can think of.
Humor Power
JULY 6, 2009
is more of a surprise and a stronger line. - “Couldn’t see the top of my head&# is a silly line that really makes no sense, but is a fun and unexpected callback that received a strong laugh.). Here is an Observational Humor Monologue presented at a Fripp Speaking and Presentation Skills School. Patricia Fripp is a world-class speaking coach. The next Fripp Speaking School is November 14-15 in Las Vegas.
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