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Joke Star Aspiration Guide

Pack Required: Base Game
Category: Popularity
Bonus Trait: Gregarious – Build friendly relationships faster
Reward Trait: Hilarious – Your jokes always land, and you unlock three hilarious new joke socials!


What Is It?

The Joke Star aspiration is perfect for Sims who love making others laugh. Whether you’re telling punchy one-liners at the nightclub or writing stand-up routines from home, this aspiration will have your Sim climbing the Comedy career, building friendships, and performing routines that bring the house down.


Recommended Traits

TraitBenefit
GoofballKeeps your Sim Playful – great for Comedy skill gains
OutgoingMakes it easier to build friendships
Loves OutdoorsPerfect if performing routines outside (like in the park!)

Aspiration Milestones

Stage 1: Practical Joker

TaskTips
Be Funny to 5 SimsIntroduce yourself then use any funny interaction. Being Playful helps improve success rates.
Achieve Level 3 Comedy SkillUse a microphone or practice jokes on the computer. Being Playful increases skill gain!

Stage 2: Stand-up Start-up

TaskTips
Become an AdultWill auto-complete when your Sim ages up.
Join the Entertainer CareerUse the phone or computer → Find a Job.
Own a MicrophoneBuy a microphone after starting this milestone or it may not count.

Stage 3: Funny Businessman

TaskTips
Achieve Level 6 Comedy SkillPractice, perform, and write routines when Playful or Very Playful.
Join the Comedian BranchChoose this branch when you reach Level 4 in the Entertainer career. Focus on comedy gigs and routines.

Stage 4: Joke Star

TaskTips
Perform 3 Comedy RoutinesUse the microphone and choose “Perform Routine.” Longer routines = more pay.
Achieve Level 10 Comedy SkillUse the Savant, Morning Sim, or Night Owl rewards to speed things up. Keep your Sim Very Playful for max efficiency.

Reward Trait: Hilarious

“Hilarious Sims never fail at jokes and unlock three new joke socials!”
No more social fails, awkward silences, or red minus signs. Plus, you’ll get access to:

  • Weaponized Joke (can leave Sims Dazed )
  • Horrifying Joke (aimed to stress or upset)
  • Funniest Joke in the World (can push a Sim into Very Playful)

This is the Sims 4’s version of a secret comedy arsenal. It’s like having a musician’s Piper trait… but for laughs!


Extra Tips

  • Consider mixing in the Media Production skill for fame gains if you’re using Get Famous.
  • Pair Comedy with high Charisma for the ultimate crowd-pleaser combo.
  • Write and refine routines on the computer before performing this improves your payout and impact.

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