There's a format for rants?

Allo ladies and gents,

I was looking for an interesting read on the Internet, I usually like to read about people ranting about the silliest things but in spite of all that, I found a format for good rants. It seems to me that ranting is a lot like comedy writing. So here it is:

What Makes a Good Rant?
A rant is usually done with wit and humor, at the same time expressing a position, a stance, or just something that you think is important. A good rant has the following components:

1. Clear structure

Intro – Establish the topic of the rant.
Middle – Provides a challenging statement which makes the listener/viewer think….The “AHA!” moment.
End – Wrap up with a statement that leaves the listener/viewer with an understanding of the topic, i.e. a summary with a catch. The catch should include content but could also be a facial expression/movement.

2. A topic that is current

Topic should not be threatening, include profanity or malign an individual or organizations’ reputation.

3. Utilizes facial expressions

4. Good intonation

5. Clear and concise message

Also remember, a rant can be as individualistic as the person ranting!


Re-posted from: Rant Like Rick Mercer