Month: October 2017
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Joke About Algebra
Setup: Professor says algebra and geometry perpetuate white privilege. Punch Line: From here on in, students will solve for Malcolm X. Writer: Jake Jacobson Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Airbnb’s Apartment Building
Setup: Airbnb Is Opening Its Own Apartment Building Punch Line: They’re calling it a “hotel.” Writer: Mike Frankovich Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Americans’ Obesity
Setup: CDC: Americans’ Obesity Reaches Record High Punch Line: Turns out the seas aren’t rising, America’s land mass is just sinking. Writer: Michelle Nussey Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About O. J. Simpson Playing Golf
Setup: OJ Simpson celebrates freedom with round of golf in the backyard of his new home Punch Line: Gets new endorsement deal with Nike golf gloves. Writer: Scott Kelley Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About “Christmas Sex”
Setup: September 26 is the Most Popular Day for Births Because of “Christmas Sex” Nine Months Before Punch Line: Or for Jews “Chinese Restaurant Sex” Writer: Jen Lap Joe’s analysis of the joke