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Summary published at 9/21/2024

😄 Writing funny characters isn’t difficult. You don’t need to come up with wisecracking lines to create a character who is funny.

🕷️ In the example provided, J. Jonah Jameson humorously connects Spider-Man's antics to peanut butter becoming a symbol of chaos. He exaggerates the idea that Spider-Man's actions will lead to peanut butter being associated with disorder.

📝 To create a funny character, follow these steps:

  • 👤 Choose a character (e.g., J. Jonah Jameson).
  • 🎭 Define 1 to 3 character traits that highlight a universal human flaw.
  • 😂 Let the character act true to their nature.

💡 In Jameson’s case, his anger is a key trait. By pairing it with something mundane, humor emerges from the exaggeration.

📣 There are many more tips and archetypes for creating funny characters, which can be explored in future content.

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