Month: May 2016
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Joke About a Bank-Robbing Babysitter
Setup: Colorado babysitter allegedly takes kids to bank robbery Punch Line: “And the lollipops too. Toss them into the bag.” Writer: Jun C Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About a Stripping Golfer
Setup: Pro golfer strips to underwear to save baby bird Punch Line: Tiger Woods did the same thing to save a Denny’s waitress Writer: Teri Donahugh Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Earls restaurant and High Chairs
Setup: Earls restaurant to face human rights hearing over failure to provide high chairs Punch Line: Proof once again you don’t want to piss off Tom Cruise Writer: Tim Ratcliffe Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Can a Computer Write a Joke?
Before long, a computer will write jokes as funny as those created by professional comedy writers. I’m no expert in computational humor, but I am the author of Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV. It’s possibly the most practical guide to writing jokes and other short-form comedy ever written. I’ve also been reading up on the…
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Writing for Late-Night TV: A Panel Discussion
Recently I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion about writing for late-night TV. It was sponsored by the Center for Communication and Made in NY. I’ve been told the event was very informative. You can watch this video and judge for yourself. For many more tips and techniques, buy the book mentioned…
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Killer Comedy on “Late Night”
In my book I tell an anecdote about how a joke I wrote for “Late Night with David Letterman” almost fractured my skull. This video brings the anecdote to life. The lesson: Safety First. A heavy steel hinge on “The A-Team Stunt Alarm” comes within inches of splashing my brains all over a pillow. Watch…
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Joke About “Scandal” and Hillary Clinton
Setup: Cast of “Scandal” gets behind Hillary Clinton Punch Line: And the cast of “The Walking Dead” is getting behind Bernie Sanders. Writer: Lefty Elefteriadis Joe’s analysis of the joke