Author: Joe Toplyn
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Killer Comedy on “Late Night”
In my book I tell an anecdote about how a joke I wrote for “Late Night with David Letterman” almost fractured my skull. This video brings the anecdote to life. The lesson: Safety First. A heavy steel hinge on “The A-Team Stunt Alarm” comes within inches of splashing my brains all over a pillow. Watch…
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Joke About “Scandal” and Hillary Clinton
Setup: Cast of “Scandal” gets behind Hillary Clinton Punch Line: And the cast of “The Walking Dead” is getting behind Bernie Sanders. Writer: Lefty Elefteriadis Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About No Female Directors at 20th Century Fox
Setup: 20th Century Fox Announces Slate of Upcoming Films Featuring Zero Female Directors Punch Line: They should change the name to 19th Century Fox. Writer: Tom Brady Joe’s analysis of the joke
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How to Fill the Blank Page
I’ve heard that some writers get writer’s block when they face a blank page. They don’t know how to start writing. They have no ideas. They get paralyzed. I’ve never had writer’s block. That’s because I understand that the page is never blank. Okay, I’m exaggerating a little. The page is blank, but only for a…
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Joke About Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds
Setup: Scarlett Johansson hints marriage to Ryan Reynolds ended because they were too competitive. Punch Line: Although Ryan Reynolds claims he hinted that first. Writer: Candidate XX Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About “Real Housewives”
Setup: Reality TV star compares “Real Housewives” franchise to waterboarding. Punch Line: Both make you gag. Writer: Mary Jane Murphy Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Ivanka Trump’s New Baby
Setup: Ivanka Trump gives birth to third child, Theodore James. Punch Line: When her water broke it was Perrier. Writer: Tom Padovano Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Heroin in Man’s Stomach
Setup: Surgeons remove 27 bags of heroin from man’s stomach Punch Line: Which nearly covered his co-pay. Writer: T Paradocsfickle Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Trump Rally Nazi Salute
Setup: [Photo shows white-trashy woman holding her hand up.] Woman gives Nazi salute at Trump rally Punch Line: No – someone had just asked her how high the ceilings are in her mobile home Writer: Kari Strong Joe’s analysis of the joke
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Joke About Panic Day
Setup: Today is “Panic Day.” Punch Line: SHIT I FORGOT! Writer: Kyle Peterson Joe’s analysis of the joke