What's a 'dry sense of humour' ?

[Triple Bogey]

This lass at work said I was funny and had a dry sense of humour. I wondered what she meant. She couldn't really explain herself.

 

[user 115627]

I get that pretty often myself. Usually it just means your humor is full of irony, sarcasm and possibly self-deprecating remarks.

In addition to this I have the habit of not laughing at my own jokes (mostly I don't even smirk). That probably puts me in the bone-dry category...

 

[Triple Bogey]

I get that pretty often myself. Usually it just means your humor is full of irony, sarcasm and possibly self-deprecating remarks.

In addition to this I have the habit of not laughing at my own jokes (mostly I don't even smirk). That probably puts me in the bone-dry category...

She mentioned me saying funny things in a serious voice.
It all goes back to me looking miserable and sounding miserable without intending to.

 

[DVEUS]

usually when someone is being humorous...they are very animated and can't keep a straight face...dry humor is exactly the opposite...a lot of the time when someone has a dry sense of humor the other party isn't even aware that humor was present...just my 2 cents...

 

[ringwood]

She is giving you a compliment, silly boy! Having a dry sense of humour doesn't mean you aren't funny, it means that your sense of humour is expressed through clever/sarcastic/ironic, witty remarks delivered in a casual tone...and yes, sometimes people don't pick up on a dry sense of humour and miss the joke altogether. Brits are well-known for this type of humour.

 

[user 115627]

She mentioned me saying funny things in a serious voice.
It all goes back to me looking miserable and sounding miserable without intending to.

Practically the opposite of me. I'm fully aware of my miserable facial expression but I don't want to change it. It actually helps while delivering cynical jokes and gives me the element of surprise. People don't expect a mopey guy like me drop snide remarks that often...

 

[Triple Bogey]

She is giving you a compliment, silly boy! Having a dry sense of humour doesn't mean you aren't funny, it means that your sense of humour is expressed through clever/sarcastic/ironic, witty remarks delivered in a casual tone...and yes, sometimes people don't pick up on a dry sense of humour and miss the joke altogether. Brits are well-known for this type of humour.

Yes I know she giving me a compliment. She wants me to go to the works xmas meal. When I said I wasn't, she said I was funny and she mentioned my dry sense of humour. She said she loves it. Bless her she is really young !

 

[Batman55]

This lass at work said I was funny and had a dry sense of humour. I wondered what she meant. She couldn't really explain herself.

Having a dry sense of humor? It only means that you're different from most people, in one of the best possible ways. Folks like us can see the absurdity of life without resorting to endless banter about bodily functions and expecting everyone finds it hilarious. I don't think I can even get along with someone who doesn't appreciate "dry" humor, to be honest.

Go us!

 

[Solivagant]

Dry humor is my sense of humor. Not everyone gets it, especially the younger, so I appreciate those who do. What I hate is crude and "bathroom" humor.

 

[VanillaCreme]

I suppose deadpan humor? That's about the only way I could really explain it.

 

[Case]

I suppose deadpan humor? That's about the only way I could really explain it.

^That's it. "Deadpan" means a blank expression on the face. "Dry humor" is when someone says something funny, but doesn't change their expression much. Famous comedians that have used dry humor are Steven Wright, Bob Newhart, Stephen Colbert, Peter Sellers, Leslie Nielsen, and many others. Many British comedians are masters at deadpan comedy.

The opposite to "dry humor" is "slapstick," where exaggerated physicality, noise, and clownishness are important.

 

[Triple Bogey]

I suppose deadpan humor? That's about the only way I could really explain it.

My speaking voice is very deadpan. I don't laugh much either.

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I suppose deadpan humor? That's about the only way I could really explain it.

^That's it. "Deadpan" means a blank expression on the face. "Dry humor" is when someone says something funny, but doesn't change their expression much. Famous comedians that have used dry humor are Steven Wright, Bob Newhart, Stephen Colbert, Peter Sellers, Leslie Nielsen, and many others. Many British comedians are masters at deadpan comedy.

The opposite to "dry humor" is "slapstick," where exaggerated physicality, noise, and clownishness are important.

It all ties in with my serious face and speaking voice. It's been mentioned all thru my life. I don't seem to have any control of it because I am more happy than most. I am a upbeat person. My face suggest otherwise. I guess people are surprized when I say funny things.

 

[EveWasFramed]

Personally, I LOVE a dry sense of humor. No, not everyone will get it, but for those who do....

 

[Triple Bogey]

Personally, I LOVE a dry sense of humor. No, not everyone will get it, but for those who do....

Just been listening to that Steven Wright' guy. I am WAY more deadpan than he is. The few times I have recorded my voice - it's shocking how I talk.

I think I have done well considering the disadvantages I have.

 

[Regumika]

Complimenting yourself. Good job, not enough people do that. Most just brag, or put themselves down.

 

[SofiasMami]

Think John Cleese or anyone from Monty Python.
A lot of people just don't get my humor, which is drier than the Sahara. I tend to become fast and life-long friends with those who do lol.
Pretty sure it was passed down from my late grandpa who was a quintessential Englishman from Sheffield. So I can't figure out why you're asking what a dry sense of humor is!
It was only a few years ago that I learned to embrace the dry.
You're in good company!

-Teresa

 

[Batman55]

Dry humor is my sense of humor. Not everyone gets it, especially the younger, so I appreciate those who do. What I hate is crude and "bathroom" humor.

Agree completely.

 

[ardour]

This isn't really "dry" deadpan humour (far from it to be honest) but Barry Humphries deserves a mention.

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[Regumika]

I thought dry humor describes the presentation of the humor rather than the actual content of the humor?

 

[Triple Bogey]

I thought dry humor describes the presentation of the humor rather than the actual content of the humor?

my boss always cracks with laughter after he tells a joke or funny story. I never do that.