Mad Libs facts for kids
Mad Libs is a super fun word game where you fill in the blanks to create silly stories! It was invented way back in 1958 by two clever people, Roger Price and Leonard B. Stern. The game is all about making a story that usually ends up being totally nonsensical and hilarious.
How to Play Mad Libs
Playing Mad Libs is easy and always leads to laughs! Here's how it works:
- Step 1: Choose a Story
One person, often called the "reader," picks a Mad Libs story. These stories have lots of missing words.
- Step 2: Ask for Words
The reader then asks other players for different types of words. For example, they might ask for a "noun," a "verb," an "adjective," or even a "part of the body (plural)." The trick is, the reader doesn't tell the other players what the story is about or where the word will go!
- Step 3: Fill in the Blanks
The other players shout out words based on the type requested. They have to be quick and creative!
- Step 4: Read the Story Aloud
Once all the blanks are filled, the reader reads the complete story out loud. Because no one knew the story's context, the words often fit in really strange and funny ways, making everyone laugh!
The Fun of Nonsense Stories
The best part about Mad Libs is how it turns a normal story into something completely wild and unexpected. You might end up with a story about a "fluffy, singing elephant" or a "purple, dancing shoe." It's a great way to be creative and learn about different parts of speech without even realizing it!
Who Invented Mad Libs?
Roger Price was a writer and comedian, and Leonard B. Stern was a writer and producer. They came up with the idea for Mad Libs during a party. They were trying to write a script and started asking each other for random words to fill in blanks, and that's how the game was born! It quickly became popular and has been enjoyed by millions of people for decades.
Images for kids
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The cover of the first Stern and Price Mad Libs book
