INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The plot of a comedy usually involves at least one character who has a want, but a series of funny, unfortunate events get in the way of their want. Their want is what they want to gain from life, from someone else, or for themselves. The plot usually ends with the character getting what they want or failing in a funny, over-the-top way. The key is to have enough funny events to keep the reader engaged, as well as a main character they can root for. For example, you may have a comedy plot where your main character wants to graduate high school and go to college. But his troublemaker best friend comes for a visit. Together, they get into funny and slightly dangerous situations that could prevent the main character from graduating. A running joke is a joke that is returned to more than once over the course of a comedy. Running jokes are a great way to call back to earlier moments of humor and make the reader laugh. Sprinkle running jokes throughout the comedy so the text feels concise and smartly written. For example, you may write a joke about a character's hairstyle. Then, later in the comedy, you may have another character comment on the same hairstyle in a more ridiculous way. Most good comedies will have a major laugh or humorous high point. This high point could be the climax of the story or the key moment of humor. It may appear about of the way into the text or towards the end of the text. For example, you may build up the text by including small, slightly dangerous scenarios. Keep building until you reach a very funny, intense scenario that means life or death for your main character. Reversals are when you reverse or subvert the reader's expectations. Doing this can keep the reader engaged and force them to pay attention to the text. Try to include as many reversals as you can in the comedy to up the laugh factor. For example, rather than have a regular car come pick up two characters at valet parking, have a cop car come pick them up. Or rather than have a regular server at a restaurant, make the server the father of the main character. Many successful comedy writers work with a writing partner or a team of writers. Having another person to write comedy with can make it easier for you to bounce off ideas and thoughts with someone else. Often, if you can make your writing partner laugh with a joke or idea, it's worth putting in the comedy. You may ask a friend or peer to be your writing partner. You may also approach someone in the writing community that you admire or find funny, and ask them to be your writing partner.

SUMMARY: Follow the standard comedy plot. Use running jokes. Build up to a major laugh. Include reversals. Write with a partner.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Remember: attraction isn't a conscious decision, but it can be triggered by the right visual cues. Paying attention to certain aspects of your wardrobe can go a long way when you're trying to catch a girl's attention. Keep the following things in mind, : Focus on getting nice shirts and T-Shirts in preferably neutral colors (black, white, navy) without patterns. If it's sweater season, get some nice crew or V-neck ones in neutral colors such as navy, white, or black. Keep a nicer pair of shoes for special occasions, and more a casual sporty type for everyday use. Update your look with cool jeans in darker washes. Those are so versatile that they can even be worn on dates. This is crucial; even if you followed all of the steps above, if your clothes are too baggy or ill-fitting you might go un-noticed. So make sure to enlist the help of a friend, or a sales associate, to help you get a second opinion on what looks best for your body-type. Dress shirts. When you turn your head, the collar shouldn't turn with it. If it does, it means the shirt is too tight. The seam of your shirt should hit you right at the shoulder bone. Remember: you don't want the shirt to fit so tightly that you can see every detail of your upper body, but you also shouldn't swim in it. T-shirts. Here, too, the seam of your T-shirt should sit at your shoulder bone. Depending on your body type, you might go for a slim fit or regular fit. Pants. You don't have to opt for a slim fit, but avoid pants with pleats. They are a bit outdated and give the appearance of extra pounds on your stomach. Jeans. In general, stick to straight of slim fit jeans (even if you're hesitant at first) and avoid boot cut jeans. Visit a few stores. If you're not already pretty comfortable with fashion, going to a few clothing stores can go a long way. You'll be able to get a feel for those trends you like and for those you don't. Making an effort to show you understand trends can leave a lasting impact. After all, many women do like fashion! At the same time, you should avoid piling on every fashion trend you see. Just make sure that however you update your wardrobe you still feel like it's you. Note: a gradual transition might work best for most . Take a look at your current wardrobe and pick one or two aspects you feel comfortable changing right away. Incorporate something that is very you. Are you a big 49ers fan? Adding some of their color-scheme to your wardrobe might make you feel more comfortable with the transition (yes, even if those colors aren't neutral). It can be quite unsettling, and even difficult, to change the way you've been dressing because it might have become part of your personality. Just remember, change can be exhilarating, too! Just do it. Sometimes, overanalyzing our style and wardrobe can delay our progress. Instead, make a timeline for the various steps involved in the transformation. Commit to changing your style. Verbalizing your decision to others can have a powerful impact on yourself and can drive you forward. Get rid of any obstacles to your wardrobe change. Just laying out your clothes the night before eliminates excuses the next morning, e.g. I had no time to coordinate my look.

SUMMARY: Build a wardrobe of great basics. Pay attention to how your clothes fit. Wear clothes that reflect your personality. Start your transition.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Consider removing large plants that produce an excessive amount of leaves. While these plants may be lovely, if they're causing too much work you should consider replacing them with evergreen plants or statue gardens. Depending on the original plant you can usually find an evergreen that looks similar. This is an evergreen plant that produces edible berries and turns bright red in the winter. Shade-loving and drought-tolerant Oregon Grape is an excellent choice for low-maintenance xeriscaping. A popular evergreen shrub, junipers can be trained to nearly any size or need and function very well in xeriscaped lawns, even with very little natural rainfall. A large dramatic evergreen suited for curbs and borders. Standing nearly 2 feet (0.6m) tall, this evergreen will bloom purple in the summer but does not lose its leaves in the fall, greatly reducing your workload as a result.

SUMMARY:
Do away with leaves forever by removing large plants that produce a lot of leaves. Plant an Oregon Grape Holly. Try Juniper shrubs. Add some Texas Ranger Sage to your yard.