Extemp speech Fast preparation, judged delivery, limited time. |
A clean one-liner that names the topic and your nerves without sounding unprepared. |
Long stories, inside jokes, or jokes that need background knowledge. |
Ask for a short extemp opener tied to the topic and audience. |
Wedding toast Mixed family audience, emotional tone, personal story. |
Warm, kind humor about friendship, nerves, or shared memories. |
Embarrassing stories, private jokes, exes, money, or anything that steals focus from the couple. |
Mention your role, the couple relationship, and a gentle tone. |
Class presentation Teacher and classmates, topic clarity matters. |
A light opener that points toward the subject and helps everyone listen. |
Sarcasm about the assignment, classmates, or the teacher. |
Include grade level, subject, and whether the joke should be classroom-safe. |
Work presentation Professional audience, limited patience for detours. |
A brief, self-aware opener about slides, meetings, or the shared problem. |
Risky humor about coworkers, clients, layoffs, politics, or performance. |
Describe the business topic and ask for clean workplace humor. |
Graduation speech Families, students, teachers, celebratory mood. |
Optimistic humor about memories, caffeine, deadlines, or the future. |
Negative jokes about the school, specific people, or serious milestones. |
Ask for a warm opening joke that leads into gratitude or reflection. |