How to Laugh When Nothing is Funny | Pop-Up Magazine

Writer and comedian Aida Osman is having a hard time finding humor these days. So, Aida challenged friends and fellow comics Jay Jurden, Shalewa Sharpe, and Yedoye Travis to do one simple thing: “make me laugh!” We bet they’ll make you laugh, too. POP-UP MAGAZINE’S Fall Issue takes one day at a time, with new stories unfolding over a week, from October 12-16, sponsored by @Instacart. Check out the lineup, meet the contributors, and follow along at https://popupmagazine.com/watch. POP-UP MAGAZINE produces unforgettable stories and live experiences, including our acclaimed live magazine, which sells out grand, historic venues across the country. Subscribe to our channel (https://bit.ly/pumsubscribe) for the latest stories. More at https://popupmagazine.com. AIDA OSMAN is a comedian, a writer for Netflix’s Big Mouth and HBO’s Betty, and a co-host of Keep It!, a podcast from Crooked Media. If you laughed watching this story, you can find her at @shutupaida on Instagram and Twitter. CREDITS How to Laugh When Nothing Is Funny By Aida Osman Original Music by Geneva Harrison Featured comedians: Jay Jurden, Shalewa Sharpe, and Yedoye Travis FOR POP-UP MAGAZINE Story Producer Aaron Edwards Director Aaron Edwards Video Editor Eugene Yi Art Director Leo Jung Music Director Minna Choi Audio Mixer Andy Spillman Tech Coordinator Albert Schatz Performance Consultant Maureen Towey Additional Production Anita Badejo Chida Chaemchaeng Elise Craig FEATURING MAGIK*MAGIK ORCHESTRA Wynne Bennett, Synths David Chiverton, Drums Geneva Harrison, Percussion and Keys Dion Keith Kerr, Bass ADDITIONAL CREDITS Film clip: Make Me Laugh (1958) Produced by American Broadcasting Company, Jack Hylton Productions, Make Me Laugh Productions, and Program Service Inc.