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Most jokes need a target, something or someone to be the brunt of the joke, something or someone to compare against. The target is what or with whom you have a problem, whom you love or think about as being frustrating or difficult. The very best and safest target is yourself. Self-deprecating humor not only is safe, it helps build rapport. Rapport is what helps you connect, and connection is good, even if you don’t get a laugh.

A general rule with a target is to aim higher. It’s better to make fun of the bank president than the janitor. The safer targets are the government, professional star athletes, top movie stars, your hometown, and food. Should you choose to make fun of a specific nationality, race, sex, or religion, it is best that it be your own. If you are a white Anglo-Saxon man, it’s not a good idea to talk about black Muslim women. When you choose an appropriate target you are more likely to engage and build rapport with your audience.