Tongue-in-cheek
Believe it or not, I have actually been asked, (after reading some of the junk that I write); “If there was a hint of truth in it;” or, “was there any malice intended?”
My question in response is always, “Whadaya mean; do you think that anyone in their right mind would go to the trouble of writing drivel like this?” “Get real!”
Honestly, there have been people who took literally some parts of my musings, and perhaps have become hurt or even insulted. This is not the intention of my writing. My purpose is to inject a bit of humor into what would normally be a dull, uneventful subject. Judging from some of the response I have received, I have failed miserably on more than one occasion.
Please allow me to say here that I have one iron clad rule. I do NOT poke fun at anyone whom I do not like. However, at all times, I do strive to keep most of my stuff in good taste. Hopefully, it would be decent enough to share with your friends.
Regardless of how serious we try to be, there are events in all of our lives that can appear funny when twisted a bit or added to in some manner.
These occasions are the ones which we jump on, like a dog on a bone. Someone once said, “Someday, we’ll look back on this and laugh.” Why wait? Let’s laugh about it today.
Another necessity for one who attempts tongue in cheek writing is the capability of laughing at oneself. It is essential to assure the reader that you will accept good-natured criticism as well. You must prove that you can take it as well as dish it out. Failure in this aspect and your work will surely bomb out.
I do not believe that God meant for us to never enjoy any portion of our lives or to forever remain pious and somber throughout our brief existence. Certainly, there are times when humor and tongue in cheek banter are inappropriate and should be avoided; but there are also times when breaking the ice with a humorous remark can relieve tension and create a more relaxed atmosphere.
Science has proven that it requires less effort to smile than to frown. Given this proof, should we not at least, in the case of tongue-in-cheek writing, adopt an attitude that less is better?
None of us are perfect and each have instances that could possibly be interpreted as funny. By building on these foundations, we will be better equipped to cope with the serious side of our lives.
Try it. What have you got to lose except tell-tale wrinkles that come from frowning constantly? Think of the money you could save by not being required to purchase all of those creams and lotions.
Demijon
Laugh and the world laughs with you; Cry and your mascara will run all over your face. Dj.
