attempt to be funny vs. attempt at being funny

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hello everyone,

Can you please tell me the difference between ‘an attempt to be funny’ and ‘an attempt at being funny’.

Many thanks,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

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There is no difference that I can think of.