Setup: Overcome Turbulence Fear While Flying, Write Your Name With the Opposite Hand
Punch Line: Fun writing prompt: your last will and testament
Writer: Annie Hill
Category Archives: Joke Writing Workshop
Four-time Emmy winner Joe Toplyn shows how the writing techniques in his book apply to some jokes about current events.
Joke About a Fidget Spinner
Setup: World’s most expensive fidget spinner on sale for $16,800 USD
Punch Line: It’s a perfect distraction from how much money you’ve spent on it.
Writer: Stephen Ignatious
Joke About a Liberal Wrestling Villain
Setup: There’s Actually a Wrestling Villain Called “The Progressive Liberal”
Punch Line: He bodyslams you and then immediately provides you with free healthcare.
Writer: Mark Kosin
Joke About Johnny Depp and Trump
Setup: Johnny Depp asks: “When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?”
Punch Line: I’m not sure but I do know the last time an actor assassinated the role of Willy Wonka.
Writer: Eric Eldridge
Joke About the Bat-Signal
Setup: Bat-Signal to Light Up L.A. in Tribute to Adam West
Punch Line: They’re hoping it doesn’t attract Ben Affleck.
Writer: Mark Turcotte
Joke About Dead Ducks
Setup: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be drained after 80 ducks are found dead.
Punch Line: On the bright side, take away the reflection and it’s only like 40 ducks.
Writer: Joe Marchi
Joke About Tiger Woods’s DUI
Setup: Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI in Jupiter, Florida
Punch Line: Now he’s earned himself an orange jacket.
Writer: Matt Sohl
Joke About a Punished Playboy Playmate
Setup: Playboy playmate Dani Mathers ordered to clean graffiti as punishment for naked gym photo
Punch Line: She’s also been ordered to do so with huge sponges, tons of soap suds, a bikini, and in slow motion.
Writer: Zack Guido
Joke About Bob Marley’s Grandson
Setup: Grandson of Bob Marley Signs Contract with NFL
Punch Line: The contract was immediately rolled, lit on fire, and passed around the room.
Writer: Eric Wickstrom
Joke About a Cow Sex Suspect
Setup: Cow sex suspect hunted by police helicopter
Punch Line: Subject is 5’11”, white, with a milk moustache
Writer: Daniel Pulzello