Month: August 2020
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Joke About a Solar-Powered Aircraft
The joke: Today a Swiss man performed the first jump and free fall from a solar-powered aircraft. He said he decided to perform the jump when the sun went behind a cloud. How I wrote it: This news item made me think “A solar-powered aircraft? That can’t be a good idea.” Based on that flash…
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Joke About Syracuse University
The joke: Syracuse University suspended 23 students for breaking rules against large gatherings during the pandemic. In their defense, the students were playing that new drinking game–Hydroxychloroquine Pong. How I wrote it: I decided to write a joke about this story because several news outlets covered it. Plus the topic handles “students” and “pandemic” seemed…
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Joke About AMC Theaters Reopening
The joke: Next week the movie theater chain AMC will reopen more than 100 U.S. theaters. But they’re taking precautions for the coronavirus. To make sure the theaters get filled to less than 10% of capacity, they’re only showing Adam Sandler movies. How I wrote it: I focused on this news item because the topic…
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Joke About Cheetos Mac ‘n Cheese
The joke: Cheetos is coming out with Cheetos-flavored mac and cheese. Cheetos Mac ‘n Cheese will come in three flavors: Bold & Cheesy, Flamin’ Hot, and I Don’t Care What I Put in My Body. How I wrote it: This news item caught my attention because the new product seemed to contain an unusually large…
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Joke About National Lipstick Day
The joke: Today is National Lipstick Day. So put on your favorite, sexiest color lipstick, pucker up, and then describe to people what it looks like under your face mask. How I wrote it: This news item caught my eye because a holiday can often be a useful handle for a joke. That’s because a…