RealTalkAJ

A writer can create humor in their story by making constant references to pop culture.

Continue to make callbacks to moments in time that the masses can recall and it keeps interest for whatever story’s being told.

There’s several shows and movies that employs this tactic to remain relevant throughout their run.

There’s this show.

Another long running show right here

There’s plenty of other references that could be made but the point is that these shows are seen as funny.

What they both have in common is their constant mention of moments in time that are either recent or distant.

That captures several generations of people in terms of interest.

Another tactic is adding in the strategic use of food in a joking way.

That’s not a joke.

Food is a powerful tool that makes everybody who eats it feel some type of way.

It’s never really seen as a serious activity.

One of the most common rules that households might have is not discussing serious topics at the dinner table.

What I’m getting at is that there’s several positive emotions associated with food so when you add food in a clever way it adds humor eventually.