Setup: Amazon has opened its first brick-and-mortar bookstore.
Punch Line: I think they may have turned the clock a little too far back.
Writer: Greg T
Category Archives: Joke Writing Workshop
Joe shows how the writing techniques in his book apply to some jokes about current events.
Joke About Kylie Jenner
Setup: Kylie Jenner is under investigation for animal cruelty.
Punch Line: She makes her pets watch her show.
Writer: Steve LeVine
Joke About 20-Year-Old Nightclub Owner
Setup: A 20-year-old nightclub owner was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering.
Punch Line: Wow. So unusual for a 20-year-old to do his own laundry.
Writer: Steve Goldberg
Joke About Chuck E Cheese
Setup: Three people were arrested after a fight at Chuck E Cheese’s.
Punch Line: Bail was set at 500 tokens.
Writer: Steve Alleva
Joke About a Legendary Stripper
Setup: Legendary SF Stripper Carol Doda Dies
Punch Line: Strippers across the country are at half pole.
Writer: Chad Newman
Joke About A Sheep Invasion
Setup: Herd of sheep invade city.
Punch Line: Everyone in the city instantly cured of insomnia.
Writer: Bridgitt Marlow
Joke About Woody Allen’s TV Series
Setup: Woody Allen to Create TV Series for Amazon
Punch Line: The working title: “How I Met Your Daughter.”
Writer: Matt Malone
Joke About A Bowling Ball Bomb
Setup: Man Tries To Blow Up House With Bowling Ball Bomb
Punch Line: Thankfully, everyone’s lives were spared.
Writer: Grace Brennan
Joke About The World’s Deadliest Spider
Setup: Family find cocoon of world’s deadliest spider, whose bite can give man four-hour erection
Punch Line: The terrifying Daddy Third Leg.
Writer: Emily Rosenberg
Joke About Prince’s Music Catalog
Setup: Prince Takes His Music Catalog Off Of All Streaming Services
Punch Line: Spotify asks to be called “The streaming service formerly known to offer Prince songs.”
Writer: Raymond Santos