Sillyness Helps Memory

A technique whereby odd stories and silliness help people remember dry material. I use it often and it sometimes ticks people off, but if it highlights a point, it may at least by helping some readers/listeners remember. True, it may also offend some such that there can be trade-offs.

Now, all you need is a point.

{Indeed. Nothing wrong with funny, engaging, risqué, even controversial stories. Top's recent "stories" have been none of these. They've been dull, sexist, and vaguely vulgar. I have no memory at all of what they were intended to help me remember, except the fact that I wouldn't risk inviting Top to a casual barbeque, let alone a dinner party. The guy sounds like a bit of a creep.}

• But you may be an ol' grumpy fuddy-duddy and not a representative sample.

• {Entirely possible. I'll not disagree.}

• An honest grumpy fuddy-duddy.

Yes. But I will note that how people act when they are "anonymous" and how they act in person is often quite different. It's one of the reasons for the RealNamesPlease policy.

I can assure you that I'm a jerk in person too :-)

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AugustThirteen