Once upon a time, I was involved in IMPROV, short for improvised theatre. It's a live performance where actors create scenes, dialogue, and characters on the spot, often incorporating suggestions from the audience. While it's typically comedic, it doesn't always have to be. I got into this for several reasons: to have fun, meet interesting people, and, most importantly, to become comfortable speaking in front of a large audience.

Improv taught me a lot about myself, helped me make friends, and showed me different comedy techniques, like “the callback.” This is when a small detail introduced earlier in a scene is mentioned again later to enhance the humor. I believe it's one of the best tools in the arts, applicable in film, theater, and music, etc.

So I mention this because I recently watched “Superbad.” In it, Michael Cera's character humorously resembles “Jimmy’s brother,” and when this is revisited later, it serves as a great example of a callback that engages the audience through comedy. I can never get enough of that scene.

The takeaway? Pay attention to what brings you joy. Often, our enjoyment is intentional and designed to trigger certain feelings. Recognizing this helps you understand yourself better and discover what you truly love.

“I’ll be back” - Terminator