Two folks in our neighborhood have been posting signs or posts on NextDoor, like "What do you get when you drop a pumpkin? SQUASH" or "I remember being able to get up without making sound effects."
Silly? Yep. Professional? Depends. Yes, some people will feel uncomfortable getting up close and silly. If it's not for you, skip it. Stick with more formal topics, like the award you got last year at a show.
But if, like me, your relationship with your audience is deep but also feels 'personal', they will love seeing your shiny moments, too.
These were both hugely popular posts on NextDoor. They are another form of creativity, they were not divisive (unless you believe squash is belittled by being depicted as a broken version of a pumpkin), and they achieve something powerful in these dark times: A moment of laughter, from all of us.
Still not convinced? Maybe science and history will help.
Humor has been with us a very long time. It's in the Bible! (This article has some good ideas for creating humor, too.) Comedy is its own creative category, for very good reasons. It eases tension, it's good for our body and brain, and it creates connection in a deep way.
Last, (and to repeat):
Be kind.
Remember the FASO motto, which is actually embedded in its newsletter templates: "â¦and always treat everyone with dignity and respect."
Choose connection over cruelty, to any person or group. Choose joy over anger. Choose laughter over fear.
Choose to be a force for good in the world.
As always, if you've done this yourself, sharing a funny moment/story/pet moment, share it in the comments! I got so distracted by all the funny things I found while searching for examples, I'm sure I left out some great suggestions. What's worked for you?
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