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Joke About a 60-Year-Old Model

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Joe Toplyn

Setup: This model was discovered at age 60

Punch Line: They call her Model T.

Writer: Larry Kirschner

Joe’s analysis of the joke

Posted in Joke Writing Workshop | Tags: 60-year-old, model |

Joke About Melania Trump’s Birthday

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Joe Toplyn

Setup: Trump says he’s been too busy to get Melania a birthday present

Punch Line: Too busy to be with Melania is the birthday present.

Writer: S.J. Newman

Joe’s analysis of the joke

Posted in Joke Writing Workshop | Tags: birthday, Melania Trump |

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

Joe’s analysis of the joke

Posted in Joke Writing Workshop | Tags: acting, Nic Cage, Nicolas Cage |

Joke About Beds in the Cargo Hold

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

Joe’s analysis of the joke

Posted in Joke Writing Workshop | Tags: Airbus, bed, cargo hold |

Joke About ESPN+

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

Joe’s analysis of the joke

Posted in Joke Writing Workshop | Tags: ESPN |

Joke About Trump Attacking Amazon

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

Joe’s analysis of the joke

Posted in Joke Writing Workshop | Tags: Amazon, taxes, Trump |

Joke About an Attack on McDonald’s

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Joe Toplyn

Setup: Man Attacks Golden Arches at McDonald’s say Police

Punch Line: Authorities charged him with a McDemeanor.

Writer: Seamus Kirst

Joe’s analysis of the joke

Posted in Joke Writing Workshop | Tags: attack, golden arches, McDonald's |

Joke About a Dog with Braces

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Joe Toplyn

Setup: This Dog Couldn’t Close His Mouth, So He Got Braces

Punch Line: Finally, a situation where a dog’s bite was literally worse than his bark.

Writer: Brett Anders

Joe’s analysis of the joke

Posted in Joke Writing Workshop | Tags: bark is worse than his bite, braces, dog |

Joke About Abstinence-Only Education

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Joe Toplyn

Setup: Amid stories of Trump’s alleged past sexual activity, admin focuses on abstinence-only education

Punch Line: This abstinence presentation contains graphic photos of Trump having sex and is proven 100% effective.

Writer: Catt Crawford

Joe’s analysis of the joke

Posted in Joke Writing Workshop | Tags: abstinence, abstinence-only education, Trump |

Joke About a “9 to 5” Remake

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Joe Toplyn

Setup: A ‘9 to 5’ Remake with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton Might Happen

Punch Line: It will be called “Working to 95”.

Writer: Ruben Anthony

Joe’s analysis of the joke

Posted in Joke Writing Workshop | Tags: 9 to 5, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, remake |
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USER: What's a good April Fools' Day prank in Washington D.C.?
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USER: The U.S. Army is raising the maximum enlistment age from 35 years old to 42.
WITSCRIPT: At this rate, the new fitness test will just be who can find their reading glasses fastest.

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USER: More states are banning the sale and use of tianeptine, also known as "gas station heroin."
WITSCRIPT: Pretty soon the most dangerous thing you can buy at a gas station will be the hot dog.

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USER: Epic Games, the maker of the video game Fortnite, is laying off more than 1,000 workers.
WITSCRIPT: At least they’ll respawn at the unemployment checkpoint.

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