Working outcomeA personality joke that recognizes a pattern without becoming a nickname weapon.
Name the pattern, not the person
The Narrator, the Premature Celebrant, the Snack Cartographer, and the Group-Chat Archivist are funniest when anyone can occupy the role.
Keep the stakes reversible
A type should invite self-recognition. It should not target age, disability, body, class, accent, skill, or private information.
- Let people claim their own type.
- Retire jokes when asked.
- Never use humor to avoid a real conflict.
Use types as observation
A recurring behavior may reveal a hosting, pace, or communication need. Fix the system before blaming the character.
Keep the boundary visible
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