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
Category Archives: Joke Writing Workshop
Joe shows how the writing techniques in his book apply to some jokes about current events.
Joke About Nicolas Cage Quitting Acting
Setup: Nicolas Cage Is Reportedly Quitting Acting in Three or Four Years
Punch Line: I didn’t know he started.
Writer: Peter Yatteau
Joke About Beds in the Cargo Hold
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
Joke About ESPN+
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
Joke About Trump Attacking Amazon
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
Joke About an Attack on McDonald’s
Setup: Man Attacks Golden Arches at McDonald’s say Police
Punch Line: Authorities charged him with a McDemeanor.
Writer: Seamus Kirst
Joke About a Dog with Braces
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
Joke About Abstinence-Only Education
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
Joke About a “9 to 5” Remake
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
Joke About Mislabeled Kale
Setup: Kale recalled in 34 states after being mislabeled
Punch Line: It was mislabeled as being edible.
Writer: Jeremiah Ortega