Setup: Samsung Phone Exploded in CeeLo Green’s Face
Punch Line: Don’t you just hate when your phone blows up and your Christmas album doesn’t?
Writer: Michael Sanky
Category Archives: Joke Writing Workshop
Joe shows how the writing techniques in his book apply to some jokes about current events.
Joke About a $3 Million Bra
Setup: Victoria’s Secret Unveils 3 Million Dollar “Fantasy Bra”
Punch Line: It’s the most expensive thing to cover breasts since Obamacare.
Writer: Efrain Colon
Joke About Santa Breaking His Leg
Setup: Parachuting Santa Crashes and Breaks Leg
Punch Line: A rescue team administered emergency milk and cookies.
Writer: Rane of Terror
Joke About a Fashion Model Robot
Setup: Meet Promobot, the Fashion Runway Robot Model
Punch Line: Great, another model that won’t eat.
Writer: Patrick Lawlor
Joke About a Trump-Like Bird
Setup: Tourists flock to see Donald Trump-like bird in a Chinese zoo.
Punch Line: One thing the bird has in common with Trump—they both crap on newspapers.
Writer: Chaco Daniel
Joke About Virtual Reality Accident
Setup: Couple playing with virtual reality goggles hit by car while not paying attention.
Punch Line: The game they were playing was called “Darwinism.”
Writer: Natalie Hunter
Joke About Footballer Ordained as Deacon
Setup: Ex-Manchester United footballer ordained as a deacon in the Catholic Church.
Punch Line: In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy GOOOAAL!
Writer: Gene McGuire
Joke About Gender-Neutral Language
Setup: University of Northern Colorado students are now forced to use mandatory gender-neutral language.
Punch Line: I’m sorry, we meant “PERSONdatory.”
Writer: Tom Patrick
Joke About Tiger Woods Cheating
Setup: Tiger Woods doesn’t regret cheating on his ex-wife Elin Nordegren.
Punch Line: However, he does regret teaching her how to swing a golf club.
Writer: Cassie Brenn
Joke About Man Urinating on Plane Passenger
Setup: Man kicked off plane for urinating on fellow passenger
Punch Line: Because he produced more than 3.4 fluid ounces
Writer: Christopher Schmidt