Author: Joe Toplyn
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Joke About Robbers with Pink Gun
Setup: Philadelphia police seek robbers with pink gun Punch Line: Suspects are said to be “armed and fabulous.” Writer: Jeff Scott Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Millennial Magazines
Setup: Millennial magazines Punch Line: Tweeter’s Digest Writer: Adam Gabel Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Tinder for People Under 18
Setup: Tinder to discontinue service for anyone under 18 Punch Line: They are launching an app for under-aged people called “Kinder.” Writer: Aryn Corley Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Bad Summer Camp Names
Setup: Bad summer camp names Punch Line: Camp Sandusky Writer: Jason Holland Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Man Pulling a Bus
Setup: Ironman sets world record after pulling double-decker bus with his hair Punch Line: The record? “World’s Latest Bus.” Writer: Melanie Angel Joe’s analysis of the joke
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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…