The Science of Writing Funny: Onion Editor's Rules
Insights from the David Perell episode “11 Ways to Make Your Writing More Funny (Scott Dikkers Interview)”, published July 22, 2026.
In "11 Ways to Make Your Writing More Funny (Scott Dikkers Interview)" (David Perell, July 2026), scott Dicker, former editor-in-chief of The Onion, argues that comedy is a learnable skill rather than an innate talent. He reveals that the secret to humor lies in mastering 'funny filters'—like irony, hyperbole, and character archetypes—while maintaining a strict, serious 'straight' voice to anchor the absurdity.
In "11 Ways to Make Your Writing More Funny (Scott Dikkers Interview)" (David Perell, July 2026), the intended audience is: Aspiring comedy writers, content creators, and satirists looking to systematize their creative process.
Scott Dicker, former editor-in-chief of The Onion, argues that comedy is a learnable skill rather than an innate talent. He reveals that the secret to humor lies in mastering 'funny filters'—like irony, hyperbole, and character archetypes—while maintaining a strict, serious 'straight' voice to anchor the absurdity.
Aspiring comedy writers, content creators, and satirists looking to systematize their creative process.
Topics: comedy, writing, satire, creativity, The Onion
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Scott Dicker, former editor-in-chief of The Onion, argues that comedy is a learnable skill rather than an innate talent. He reveals that the secret to humor lies in mastering 'funny filters'—like irony, hyperbole, and character archetypes—while maintaining a strict, serious 'straight' voice to anchor the absurdity.
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