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For this guide I will explain two completely different methods to obtain and watch anime for free, and legally. Legal is the key word here, because although I do watch fansubs, there are circumstances where getting the product legally is justified.

On that note, this guide will not concern itself with anime that hasn’t been licensed in any countries other than Japan, so apart from living in Japan and learning their language, watching fansubs would be the only suitable way to watch this anime. This guide is about getting free anime that is already being distributed by a North American/European publisher, and without the aid of piracy.

1. Free anime on physical formats (DVD or Blu-Ray)

The first option for free anime is for people that prefer to own the DVD or Blu-Ray products. For the enthusiast, having a physical collection to view at home would be the ideal way to watch anime. Most might think that the only way to get these videos for free would be to sign up for a video club, that comes with a subscription fee (so therefore they’re not completely free), or to get them as a gift.

However, there is a way that you can truly get these products for free just by using the internet. The only compromise is that you have to dedicate some time to earn the products, but this is the best option you have towards getting free anime you truly can own. If you live in the US, UK or Canada, sign up to a “Get Paid To” website such as Points2shop, and after confirming your real address and other info, you are ready to start completing free offers and surveys for points. Compared to other GPT sites, Points2shop has an easier learning curve to start, and the community is very helpful. You do have to watch out for spam, but the website gives you tips on how to handle this.  Read more...

Once the breaks for final rounds are posted, where is it a majority of spectators flock? To the comedic performance rounds! Humorous Interpretation, Humorous Duet Acting, and Original Comedy (especially!) all seem to be the events of most interest. Why is that? People love to laugh. Okay, perhaps that was too easy of a question. What would be a better one is how do you get to be one of those beloved funny people.

This tutorial on Humorous Interpretation, HI, will help construct a solid foundation for the start of your HI adventure.

Picking a Piece
To make a fine wine the best grapes are chosen. Same goes for a speech piece. If you want to shine then everything begins with the selection of your piece. There are certain particulars an HI piece needs. For instance, when selecting a piece look for something that tells a complete story. A proper introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and dénouement are essential. Also, find a piece with interesting characters that undergo character development. As HI is supposed to be humorous, look for a piece that has humor that is universal, mixed, and constant/consistent. If all of the humor is crude, it gets old. Look for some smart material that might have “low” humor that is used effectively. You also want to be searching for something that can be easily cut. Something might be fabulous as a large work but is rubbish if cut down to the time limit. Find something compelling and interesting that you will be happy to work with for several months.  Read more...

Are you worried that you won’t be able to write out humorous wedding toasts for your daughter’s wedding? Just follow the tips and tricks that I will list below, and you will be able to write your wedding toasts fast and easy. Do not be nervous anymore, allow me help you with your problem. Read on and you will see.

When I learned that I was going to make speeches and toasts for my daughter’s wedding, I was also anxious and a little terrified. I was so anxious that I was not able to sleep months before the actual wedding. I was distressed because I have no practice in writing anything since I graduated school years and years ago.

Good thing I looked online for some tips and guides online. I was able to find some useful guides that I used to write my toasts. You too can write humorous toasts by doing the following.

Do not use hundred dollar words. Unless fancy words works into your comedy, avoid using dictionary words as much as you can. Since your audience will be of varied educational background and attainment, you want your speech to be understood by your general listeners.

Using thesaurus words will alienate some of your audience, and they won’t even laugh at a joke they don’t understand. For example, you can’t tell a medical joke if you are among lawyers. It is just not the audience for it.

Write short sentences and populate your paragraphs with up to 4 to 5 sentences. The shorter the joke, the bigger the laughs. You can’t have a 5 minute setup and then land a lame punch line. If you do that, all you will hear are groans or polite giggles.  Read more...

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