If you want to amp up the humor and memorability of your quote, Head suggests focusing on some surprising aspects of whatever you’re talking about. Having self-awareness is always a plus when it comes to humor.
Meanwhile, when it comes to avoiding cliches, it’s useful to remember that there aren’t many truly original ideas out there.
In fact, we’d even argue that everything’s pretty much been said and done before. But what you can do is merge different ideas in novel combinations and present them through the filter of your personal experience.
What you say might be nothing new. But how you say it might be refreshing, relatable, witty, and, above all, authentic.
We’d love to hear your perspectives, too, dear Pandas! Tell us what you think in the comments at the bottom of this list. Which of these quotes do you think is the best and why? Which ones got a genuine chuckle out of you?
What was your yearbook quote? And if you haven’t graduated yet, what do you think you’d like your quote to be?
Let us know!
