HOW TO BE WITTY LIKE HANK MOODY

[@JohnDoe-qq8et]

Wit is heavily based in associations. Practice doing word associations. It primes your mind for finding connections to things in social settings.

[@InSync3912]

@JohnDoe, can you give couple examples?

[@tylerdurden8640]

5 times watched entire show. Its so amazing, never get enough. All LA-rock'n'roll vibe is just too good...

[@IchbinderJULES]

i've seen that show for ~18 times and still love it!

[@carolynjanesutton4932]

1) Have a good scriptwriter 2) Be as charming, intelligent and funny as David Duchovny SORTED

[@TheBuffNerd92]

“Sisterhood of the traveling flannel”

[@hjames78]

You don't need to do all that ! The one thing that Moody has that you need is confidence. He is who he is and he's confident. You don't need all them "lines" like him ya just dont. I think he does them because he can "he's a writer and he reads alot so he is smart" and it's fun for him

[@LeonardoGPN]

I don't think he is confident. But he is not ashamed when he is not.

[@paulblowes3645]

That City morgue thing was how Jim Morrison answered the phone as a teenager.

[@NicoFaist]

moody wouldnt watch a video like this....

[@portatherippl438]

he did search himself on google, i can imagine anything :D

[@ivanrico507]

I think he would hes a wrtier

[@secondnature3091]

everyone starts off somewhere

[@constipatedbowels3473]

NicoFaist....but u need to...coz u r no Hank Moody...

[@matthewyip8695]

No, he'd say guilty as charged!

[@origami1019]

I have an offer for youuuuu!!!

[@s13slyder]

Origami 101 Answering all phone calls like this.

[@DANINJUNE]

Welcome to hell! Enjoy your stay!!!! It’s eternal damnation time

[@yasserbodiat5280]

at 1:13.. the picture is actually from season 4 and he answers by saying "WHO CALLIN MY PHONE!" ... its one of the funniest scenes ever. I crack up every time

[@BAlvn-yr6ej]

one of my old favorite ways to answer the phone is "Taco Bell, may I take your order please?" ...this usually gets a laugh.

[@Artofverbalwar]

I like that!

[@ZeusZar]

Weird

[@ryanwalters1682]

City Morgue! You stab em, we slab em.

[@Artofverbalwar]

Ryan Walters haha nice one!

[@weworks7811]

LMAO 😆 🤣

[@Kakashi-san]

Lmao

[@r0bi100]

Just be more original, creative and mysterious. I now you can

[@sneezingpanda2406]

I loved the show for the very same reason. I appreciate you doing video on his wittiness rather than on his flirting skills.

[@RisingUnderdog]

Love Californication! Watched it several times start to finish and, yes, Hank is a great character study, especially for witty humor like you're talking about.

[@Claudwig_]

You want to be witty, then read a lot. That’s the reason DD/HM is as smooth as he is.

[@omargatti4779]

This lesson has made me just wanna add to my to-do-list "watching & analyzing Californication"... I need to find a platform to watch it legally & in Italian, first.

[@DANINJUNE]

Omar Gatti puoi utilizzare il vk.com per guardare gli film illegali o il piratebay per fare download gratuito

[@blackjack2770]

"Tulsa's sperm bank, you squeeze em we freeze em."

[@yamandugonzalez5644]

Be yourself and do not try to be other people. Do not try to fool yourself

[@Artofverbalwar]

Thanks Yamandu. I agree with that and in no way am I suggesting that anybody should try to become like Hank Moody. Hank Moody is merely an conduit by which someone can learn the basics of wit.

[@zoey7004]

I actually don't understand any of Hank Moody's response. Could anyone explain?

[@antarahmoody575]

Zoey Zoey, I don't believe there's any helping you. Sorry.

[@an6350]

if it all went over your head there really isn't any helping u

[@Artofverbalwar]

As usual, if you prefer to read, check out the associated blog post for this video! artofverbalwar.com/2016/10/18/how-to-be-witty-like-hank-moody/

[@TheCheerioMaster]

Hey great video by the way. I've been watching Californication for a while. I've been trying to incorporate Hank Moodism for a while. He's great but I always find that I don't feel like myself when I get into Hank Moody character. How can i become like Hank Moody while still feeling myself and feeling comfortable. Thanks

[@Artofverbalwar]

@Wilson Crone Thanks for your comment! I think the goal isn't to become Hank Moody, but just to develop his overall vibe. The goal is still to be you, my friend, but an upgraded version of you. That means being more carefree, non-reaction seeking, self-amusing, and witty like Hank Moody is. The first three things I listed takes a long time to develop (think of it as a muscle you are growing over time), so don't get frustrated if it doesn't feel like you, even for a long time. You'll get there. As for becoming for more witty, my Hank Moody Guide To Wit might help you with that! www.artofverbalwar.com/hankmoody

[@TheCheerioMaster]

Art of Verbal War Min I appreciate the reply. One more quick question. I have friends that are better than me with girls and I notice what they do. I try and take on a lot of their qualities but it makes me feel weird and insecure ...so I was wondering how someone goes about taking on someone else's qualities?

[@Artofverbalwar]

Wilson Crone To be honest, I think you should do yourself, but seek to become the BEST version of yourself as you can be. As you said, it's unnatural to try to be other people. Seek to be yourself but more carefree, non-reaction seeking, and keep developing yourself. Your time will come, and don't let comparisons with other people discourage you!

[@theredninja2817]

I'm watching it more than twice I'm going to watch it for the whole year over and over again study every aspect of him and incorporate his mannerisms in my own lifestyle

[@nickjohnson1823]

How did you go?

[@iamgod9705]

bro?

[@steve91872]

I love the show also, just finished it, what are some other shows like this that I might like?

[@Kenazzle]

For someone who's selling a guide to verbal skills you should probably avoid saying things like "metaphoric speaking". It should be "metaphorical" or, if in doubt, just say "speaking in metaphor".

[@Artofverbalwar]

You're right, thanks Kenazzle.

[@nickbonzer]

actually the correct tense for that word is Metaphorically speaking

[@davehshs651]

Johhny England Yes, metaphorically is correct, but it's not a "tense." Only verbs have tense -- past, present, future. Metaphorically is an adverb. Metaphorical is an adjective.

[@onee]

As a big Californication fan, the "City morgue, you kill 'em we chill 'em" picture is incorrect. That picture is from another season. In the episode where he says that Karen calls him while there are a lot of strippers in his house.

[@Artofverbalwar]

Thanks @onee

[@onee]

Art of Verbal War Still a good video tough. :)

[@Artofverbalwar]

Looks like I found an even bigger fan of Californication than even I am!

[@billt5410]

I think he says who’s calling my phone?

[@freshinfo6626]

OH HELLO THERE

[@jonathanmezrahi8671]

hey man, your site doesn't work anymore! that sucks i love your content!

[@howmathematicianscreatemat9226]

E.g. seeing a lady with a big bag and instead of saying a boring "hi", say: "Na, Miss crazyface, gotta pistole inside ya bag o-o"

[@spencerallbritton9459]

In my experience you can learn a lot, but wit is for the most part something you either have or you don’t have. The reason is because it’s reactionary, impulsive, spontaneous, and original. Almost everybody can be funny and witty every now and then but few people can get a reputation as a witty or funny person, to be consistently funny or witty. IMO, most people are pretty fucking boring and go about their lives thinking other people’s thoughts. It’s hard to find somebody who’s really creative and original.

[@Artofverbalwar]

Maybe that's true, but I think its possible to develop what little you might have.

[@JoshNbooM]

I have acquired the target

[@twostepz4982]

If you’re a witty guy, you don’t need hank moody to act like it. Hank moody is one construct.

[@ToofaroutTV]

Lol this man was hilarious in Californication

[@kevinkush6338]

Why don’t you show the actual clips

[@asmitsharma70]

He's my Guru too

[@brettj.7001]

will they ever make a season 8??? :(

[@Artofverbalwar]

@Brett J. We can only hope!

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Art of Verbal War I thought season 7 was the last season

[@TjaVideos]

it is..... with and open ending.

[@as123ferrdi8]

having the same screenwriter?

[@matthewyip8695]

Hellzya, nailed it

[@TeshuwahRijkers]

Welcome to my presence

[@Kakashi-san]

"City mourge, you roast them, we baked em"

[@Terszel]

You cannot learn wit, in the same way you cannot learn courage. It is a reflection of your mastery over the direction your life takes, reflected onto casual conversation. If you try pulling any of these "techniques" in public you will come off as stilted and awkward. The best way to attain wit in your conversations is to practice jokes. Comedy makes you think fast to keep the tempo of the joke and think of punchlines quick. Sarcasm is also a good tool you can learn and practice with. After a while, sarcastic humor will embed itself in your style of speech and it will flow naturally from there.

[@Fisenberg]

Only twice? Just started my 4th time running it

[@softicmarlon]

Great channel, thank you for doing this it is really helpfull.

[@Artofverbalwar]

@Zer) 1599 Thanks for the kind words!

[@kabukiarmadillo]

I'm a big fan of DD and Californication... but I always get a laugh out of these "How to Be Like Hank Moody and Get the Girl/Be the Alpha Male, etc" video tutes. i. First, his lines only appear clever and funny to us the viewer because of our 3rd person perspective. He does not appear like this to the other characters within the show. Using this advice in real life will get you the same blank looks that Moody gets within the show. You may be self-amused by it, but most other people will roll their eyes. You will not be the alpha male, you will just be the weirdo who sez strange random shit. Like that homeless guy with one shoe they pass in the street every day... ii. Hank gets the girls because that's what the script sez. Women aren't going to see you as some 'deep' guy or some bad boy that needs fixing... Unless they are really, really stupid and that's probably not the sort of woman you're after, even for a one-nighter. iii. Within the show, Moody is generally a pretty self-loathing character. He doesn't give a shit about what people think of him... and most people don't give a shit about him. Which is how people will feel about you too in real life, if you go with this approach. A better approach is to be a better social engineer... learn how to 'read' people/audiences then craft an 'personality' to match. It's what con men do, politicians, people in intelligence and law enforcement, the best sales people, etc. FWIW...

[@kabukiarmadillo]

DD = David Duchovny

[@PandaTheGFX]

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[@ZantherStone]

Mike Laplante Disagree. Even tho he gets blank looks in the show, it's still portrays his character of self-amusement and not caring what others think. As a result he distanced many but draws in the few very strongly. Cops and such might read body language but that doesn't translate into making others attracted to them. You have to portray your own personality that some people will latch onto.

[@fahmad4921]

I loved what you wrote, reminds me of hank moody from californication

[@ktge5050]

So your advice is to literally become a sociopath? Lmao

[@DayzOfGlory]

maybe check out Hannibal Lecter from Hannibal

[@Artofverbalwar]

@DayzOfGlory Oh man, that would be interesting. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@DayzOfGlory]

Yes it definitely would. I am a huge fan of that character (t.v series version of course). The way he does his minds games and is able to connect with the oddest of people is just mind-blowing. Obviously he is a cannibal/serial killer, that's why he know how other murders and killers think but regardless, his charm even to normal people is amazing.

[@Artofverbalwar]

DayzOfGlory I've never seen the TV series, but you've got me intrigued! I'll check it out, thanks for the recommendation and suggestion!

[@TheGamerozi]

DayzOfGlory This is a great idea! Hannibal is one of the most intresting characters in tv show history in my opinion.

[@elnikaco]

ill just andwer phones by staring my name, cuz thatdes all the caller needs neway!

[@fabriziofederico9487]

City morgue, u kill em we chill em 🤣

[@blueman8194]

min you should do "the rocks" insults like how does one come up with "she is going to play jump rope with your fallopian tubes." Genius!

[@Artofverbalwar]

@blue man Thanks for your suggestion! I don't really follow The Rock too much, so I'll do some research!

[@carlosalegria4776]

People forget that Hank is also rich and famous, ASIDE from being charming!

[@jonnieve2483]

I actually have a baseball cap with the Broner brand

[@Artofverbalwar]

Haha I looked it up, you're not joking!

[@jamesandchante]

I should be able to do well with Moody-ism, since my name IS Moody! 😉

[@Artofverbalwar]

Hopefully not ur personality though! 😛

[@jamesandchante]

@@Artofverbalwar HOW DARE YOU to insinuate that I might be Moody! 😣What a jerk you are! I'm literally tearing up, because you said that. 😪 Well, maybe you were just asking a question, instead of making an assumption. I shouldn't have said anything about it. 🤐 Now, I'm worried that I overreacted. 😯 I hope you aren't mad at me now. Sorry bruh. 😅 After apologizing, I feel better now! 😁

[@Artofverbalwar]

Chante Moody Just teasing! I was in a stupid mood myself

[@rhyswong8976]

Rule 1# Hit a joint.

[@BAlvn-yr6ej]

i'm almost through watching all the episodes for the first time and i also will probably watch them again...very good TV for the most part...whoever writes this show is top notch. and yes, i do feel like i'm learning something about seduction and being masculine in the modern world...even if it is fiction, i think the stuff that happens (for the most part) is in the realm of possibility these days, especially in my home state of California!

[@jacobmorales400]

I got a broner right now ..

[@theotormon]

I am already close to being a dick. I think this would push me over the line.

[@ressiauditore8795]

Ha, I love this

[@desi9131]

Hey yow ..it is me you looking for

[@warnjoke]

You mic is verbal war

[@Artofverbalwar]

Good one, you’re right

[@earlykirana4339]

Hank vs whitty?

[@madebytaylor9627]

Hello is this the crusty crab?

[@CoD_Maj3st1k]

No..what the hell. Be creative not lame.

[@DANINJUNE]

I wanna be woody like hank moody

[@baezlumeh379]

Show the how, not just the what.

[@h2oboi531]

I know you want to say hi to me

[@RajKarma]

Thanks for calling hottest man alive, how can I help you...

[@CoD_Maj3st1k]

No

[@taylorswift8839]

These are character actors....the writers had months to come up with witty dialog for Hank Moody and the female reactions to said dialog is the vision of the writers, whom are likely all male, not an actual genuine female response.

[@zedm7689]

Charm and good game can be perceived by both genders. Hank clearly excels in his verbals skills.

[@kresle_]

I am the one who watched all season 2 times.. hahaah

[@Artofverbalwar]

Love it!

[@INDIlob]

I think i should watch it third time haha:D

[@shadowzzzzzz4922]

Pizza hut how cam I help you

[@PrimeVictor_]

Yes hello, how can I fool you?

[@yashrathore3609]

Hell oh

[@sorincrefelean5733]

Wrong...on the golf course he doesn't deploy the morgue line. He says "Who callin' ma phone?"

[@JulesOille]

Another Asian breaking down the IP

[@stevendalloesingh1214]

The wit-meister is Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty, thank me later! 🙂👍🏽

[@Artofverbalwar]

Steven Dalloesingh Thanks for the rec!

[@solarplexus4003]

Hank seems too needy Am I Your best? kind of way. And suckerpunching the nerds, and claiming I've still got it, ain't cool.

[@bark-aholic6534]

Touche' became Douche' season 5 insulting Richard.

[@rogerbarrett1998]

I like Hank. He's ornery.

[@thomasaghotmail]

Fellas-- do not try to talk like Hank. Or any fictional character. For better or worse you will get as far as you're gonna, by being yourself. In 2024 you'll catch a case going around being profane like Hank Moody.

[@CrisStuart]

oh gees... I've never watched Californication..... but apparently this Hank Moody has my personality type.... He acts exactly as I do except for the cigarette... I never greet anyone like Good Morning or so.... That sucks.... I prefer to say GOOD BEER! I usually say that to the receptionist everyday when I punch the clock.... BTW, I am the only one who uses the thumb instead of the index finger.... Occasionally somebody asks me why... I tell'em CAUSE E.T -THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL DOENT LIKE COMPETITION, ELLIOT! LOL I do that for my own amusement

[@murt4701]

No one talks like that LOL

[@marry9969]

that doesn't make much sense acting like a character to be witty 🤷‍♀️

[@stephenpassaggio9975]

Guys like Hank wouldn’t watch this shit