Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Go for the funny? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Majo[/m] at 8:55 am on Oct. 6, 2008[quote][font=century gothic]I'm writing a Human Factors (don't ask) paper about my LG Chocolate cell phone. We basically have to go over key concepts we've discussed in class such as affordances, constraints, feedback, etc. And I'm kind of wondering...should I go for humor? I was thinking of writing something like... "I, myself, am unable to do more than place or receive calls and send/receive the occasional text message due to...financial constraints (Dad)." I was also thinking of cracking a joke about how my cell phone is one of the few things I won't forget to bring to class (which would lead everyone to believe it's because I'm a "typical girl" when, in reality, it's because I use it instead of a watch and very rarely ever call anyone and don't text). The Prof is pretty laid back and funny, himself, but I've never actually written a paper that might be considered amusing (at least to myself), I've always taken that stuff out after writing it. Think I should just do it?[/font][/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Majo Posted at 8:55 am on Oct. 6, 2008 I'm writing a Human Factors (don't ask) paper about my LG Chocolate cell phone. We basically have to go over key concepts we've discussed in class such as affordances, constraints, feedback, etc. And I'm kind of wondering...should I go for humor? I was thinking of writing something like... "I, myself, am unable to do more than place or receive calls and send/receive the occasional text message due to...financial constraints (Dad)." I was also thinking of cracking a joke about how my cell phone is one of the few things I won't forget to bring to class (which would lead everyone to believe it's because I'm a "typical girl" when, in reality, it's because I use it instead of a watch and very rarely ever call anyone and don't text). The Prof is pretty laid back and funny, himself, but I've never actually written a paper that might be considered amusing (at least to myself), I've always taken that stuff out after writing it. Think I should just do it?

Replies EmilyAnn Posted at 4:44 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Be humorous. Jman19 Posted at 1:55 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 I'd do it. If it turns out badly, it probably won't affect your grade too much anyway. Majo Posted at 9:18 am on Oct. 6, 2008 Well, I was going to make it both funny and serious. All I was going to do was make it a little amusing while sticking to the topic at hand. HangEmHigh Posted at 9:13 am on Oct. 6, 2008 Why not write a funny one and a serious one? Then give them both to your prof just in case the funny one doesn't go down well you can claim it was just a joke. Midnight Frost Posted at 9:03 am on Oct. 6, 2008 You never know if you don't try. Doing something new takes out the monotony of the task, especially when your teacher keeps having to grade the same thing over and over again. Solomon Grundy Posted at 9:02 am on Oct. 6, 2008 Quote: from Majo at 9:00 am on Oct. 6, 2008 Quote: from Testosterone junkie at 11:58 am on Oct. 6, 2008 If you HONESTLY think that you're funny and people appreciate your humour then go for it, but otherwise i would play it safe. I don't know if I am or not but it amuses me. And I can crack people up when I loosen up, I guess I just have low self-esteem. Someone says or does something and I think of something funny to say and hold back. The few times I've let go, I've made people laugh so it's not like I'm awful although I'm sure I'm nowhere near being the funniest person around. Bah go conquer your self esteem and show you're funny :) sure it's only a paper anyway 2kewl4u2know Posted at 9:01 am on Oct. 6, 2008 I say go for it, make your paper stand out some among the monotonous tone of the other students papers. Majo Posted at 9:00 am on Oct. 6, 2008 Quote: from Testosterone junkie at 11:58 am on Oct. 6, 2008 If you HONESTLY think that you're funny and people appreciate your humour then go for it, but otherwise i would play it safe. I don't know if I am or not but it amuses me. And I can crack people up when I loosen up, I guess I just have low self-esteem. Someone says or does something and I think of something funny to say and hold back. The few times I've let go, I've made people laugh so it's not like I'm awful although I'm sure I'm nowhere near being the funniest person around. Solomon Grundy Posted at 8:58 am on Oct. 6, 2008 If you HONESTLY think that you're funny and people appreciate your humour then go for it, but otherwise i would play it safe. Define Your Line Posted at 8:56 am on Oct. 6, 2008 I would go for the funny.  I mean, I love cracking jokes even in the most serious of papers.  Most of my teachers don't mind it and give me extra marks for creativity.  Woot. All 10 previous replies displayed.