Writing funny speeches: The dos and don'ts | Articles: "Why oh why do speakers put extra pressure on themselves to be the next stand-up comedian? Why do some insist that every speech open with a joke?
Yes, humor offers tremendous value to a speech. It can add warmth, show that your speaker is open, and make an uncomfortable situation more bearable by removing any tension from the room. But it also has significant risks and must be handled with care.
On the positive side, consider U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal. The general was forced into retirement in 2010 for making unflattering remarks about Vice President Biden and others in a Rolling Stone article. During his retirement speech, he used humor to great effect."
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