The SoCap Improv Comedy Podcast Try the Opposite
Jul 24, 2023
Discover the power of opposite reactions in improv and how it can spice up comedy. Explore hilarious techniques that embrace unexpected choices. Learn to view life's challenges as growth opportunities by shifting your perspective. Delve into fear responses and how improv can help transform avoidance into empowerment. Join the conversation about making bold, alternative decisions that can lead to unexpected hilarity and personal development.
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George's Opposite Gamble
- Ralph recounts the Seinfeld 'Opposite' episode where George tells a woman he's unemployed and living with his parents.
- The unexpected honesty immediately makes the woman attracted and starts a romance on the show.
Use Opposite Choices For Comedy
- Try making the opposite choice of your usual reaction on stage to create comedic tension and curiosity.
- Follow the opposite with a short explanation to resolve audience dissonance and earn laughs.
Opposites Expand Your Range
- Improv exposes you to alternative responses, expanding options beyond conditioned, narrow reactions.
- Practicing opposites increases flexibility and reduces automatic stress-narrowed thinking.