April 2018 - Joe Toplyn

Joke About Nicolas Cage Quitting Acting

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Joe Toplyn

Setup: Nicolas Cage Is Reportedly Quitting Acting in Three or Four Years

Punch Line: I didn’t know he started.

Writer: Peter Yatteau

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Joe Toplyn

Setup: Airbus Beds Allow Passengers to Sleep in the Cargo Hold

Punch Line: Great, now I can discover my luggage isn’t on the flight before I land.

Writer: Margaret Hennebach

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Joe Toplyn

Setup: ESPN Says New Streaming Service, ‘ESPN+,’ Will Launch April 12

Punch Line: It combines the excitement of Saturday afternoon TV with the thrill of wondering if what you’re watching is actually a sport.

Writer: John Mahone

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Joe Toplyn

Setup: Trump Attacks Amazon, Saying It Does Not Pay Enough Taxes

Punch Line: And if Donald Trump knows anything about anything, it’s about not paying enough taxes.

Writer: Nicholas Zike