Wit is prepared — a framework by Ole Wang

Hand-drawn diagram of framework 333, Wit is prepared: Save the lines that land. Missed? Move on. — Framework 333 · in one look

How to use it

Most quick wit was said before. Keep a note of lines that landed, yours or ones you heard, and make each your own. Humour needs a small violation that still feels safe; too safe is flat, too far offends. If a joke misses, don't explain it. Move on.

How sure we are

P Evidence: promising. Good studies, but small or few. Use it and keep checking.

E Evidence: built from practice. What works for coaches and practitioners. Labelled that way.

Sources

Things are funny when a violation also seems harmless; distance changes which mishaps and tragedies are funny (McGraw et al. 2012, 5 studies, 🟡) · "80% was said before": Vinh Giang (🟠) · see 294.

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