A woman explains why men with a sense of humor always have the key to a lady’s heart.
Why is it when girls are asked what qualities they look for in a guy, most say a sense of humor?
There’s just something about a guy who makes you giggle like a little schoolgirl, and there’s a reason Seth Rogen never fails to steal our hearts in every movie.
Funny guys have a charm and electricity about them that is hard to deny. Below are the real reasons why the silly man will always have you hooked:
1. He never fails to entertain you.
Dating a guy with a good sense of humor never gets boring. He is spontaneous and will pull almost any stunt for a laugh. It makes things exciting because you have to be quick to keep up with him.
2. To be funny, a guy must be witty and creative: plus and plus!
If you ask any writer what the most difficult genre to write for is, he or she will most likely say comedy. Sure, anyone can tell a good ol’ fashion fart joke, but it takes a certain type of a genius to nail a punchline that will make you laugh until your belly hurts.
To be on his game, he must be quick on his feet and original. If your guy is truly funny, he probably has a vast knowledge of peculiar facts and an arsenal of voices to share them in.
3. He knows how to handle social situations.
Nothing eases up an awkward moment better than a good-hearted joke. He has made enough inappropriate wisecracks to know when the time is right to tease and when it is better to keep his mouth shut.
You no longer have to cringe about leaving your guy in a room alone with others. Part of being funny is knowing where everyone else is coming from. Building off others, he can find something in common that they can all chat or even chuckle about.
4. He is naturally very observant.
How is he going to poke fun at your “Hunger Games” poster unless he’s taken a moment to observe your room?
The reason comedians are so good at what they do is attributed to their keen sense of what’s going on around them and ability to find the absurdness in it. A good way to one-up his witty remarks is to thank him for noticing.
5. He makes you a better person.
You stressed out too much before he entered the picture; now he teaches you to laugh at life and yourself.
Your safety wall melts away when he is around, and when he makes a fool out of himself, you feel more comfortable to do the same. What is a sweeter love when you can both truly be yourself around each other?
6. He gets along with your friends.
He goes out of his way to impress your friends and show them a good time. He feels the need to perform and does not mind taking the stage.
Your friends like him because he is the life of the party. Whether it’s wacky impressions or dry sarcasm, they find him a riot and like seeing you so smitten.
7. He doesn’t feed into drama.
Goofy guys usually do not let their temper get the best of them. He tends not to take life too seriously or any dramatic person for that matter.
If there is another funny friend in the group, he sees it as a faceoff. They are more likely to exchange punchlines instead of punches, making it even more fun for everyone else.
8. He radiates confidence.
It takes a secure guy to poke fun at himself for your amusement. Even if he does not act super confident in front of everyone, it is obvious when you two are together.
Maybe it is something about having you on his arm, but anytime you are together, there is a chip on his shoulder that you find charming, yet playfully challenging. Just keep it light and avoid a low blow because underneath every funny guy is an emotional one.
9. Pranksters are secretly sensitive.
Let’s face it: The class clown was never the smartest guy in class or the biggest jock in high school. He made others laugh to get by and was easily able to hide his emotions behind his jokes.
Unlike so many guys who seem one-dimensional, funny guys have a beautiful complex to them. When they are comfortable enough to reveal their sensitive side to us, it is a special and intimate feeling.
10. Most importantly, he never fails to bring a smile to your face.
It is impossible to stay upset for long with his cute little smirk in front of you. He knows exactly how to make you laugh through tears, and it’s both a blessing and a curse.
If you laugh at all his funny antics, you probably have a crush. If you also laugh at his failed one-liners, you, my friend, are already in love.
Originally appeared at Elite Daily
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About the author: Kelley Lord earned her degree in Broadcast Journalism from SUNY Fredonia where she reported on entertainment news and acted in comedy sketches. With a soft spot for homemade pizza and adventure, her appetite led her to move to NYC. Since then she has worked behind the scenes for various television networks and radio stations, waiting for her chance to turn the camera around. Get your fill @PBandKelley.
Frank: As a side note, this is one of the reasons why I advocate for women asking men out. It helps them to avoid the jerks as they can discover other options in men.
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A question for Frank (or anyone, really): 50 years into feminism, what percentage (or fraction) of women do you guesstimate actually ask men out?
I’m thinking 1 out of a 1000 – .1%. And I’m also thinking that’s probably way too generous.
But by all means, Frank, keep up that advocacy work! When it comes to evolutionary psychology, we shall overcome…someday!
Another bit of nonsense from Elite Daily, the go to place for useless and misleading content for GMP. Psychologists have long since figured out that there is a HUGE difference between what women say and how they really feel, when it comes to issues related to sex, sexual attraction, feelings, etc. So – as many, many men find out – so many of those women who say that they’re looking for a nice guy with a good sense of humor are going to end up going home with the alpha male who’s got good game, while firmly and forever putting… Read more »
You don’t need to be a psychologist to realize that what people say is not the same as what they do. Which in this case is probably just as well. I don’t think that women are necessarily being dishonest. One of the unfortunate realities is that the nice guys tend not to be as willing to just go for it. We tend to spend too much time thinking about others and as a result aren’t necessarily willing to hit on women that aren’t completely safe. Consequently, women are going to get more chances for the alpha jerks. This is one… Read more »
IMO, this article points to a selfish kind of thinking when looking for a mate. For ex., “what have you done for me lately?” “What will I get if I date you?” For ex., on so many dating profiles that I see, saying, “make me laugh.” Reminds me of a kind of passivity I see in many women, waiting to “react” as opposed to BEING “actors” in their own life, with the “little girl energy” very prominent .
That’s interesting. I appreciate clever people but I actually really don’t care for people to be “funny.” It’s nowhere on my top 10 desired traits list.
I totally agree, Aleta.
Anne Bancroft was married to Mel Brooks for over 40 years. She said,”You know, we’re like any other couple. We’ve had our ups and downs, but … every time I hear the key in the door, I know the party’s about to start.” Mel Brooks has a sense of humor.
So, how do you expect every not that funny guy to feel after reading this?))