Tag: Covid-19
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Joke About Covid-19 Escaping
The joke: Scientists now think that Covid-19 may have escaped from a lab in Wuhan, China. As evidence, they point to a cell in the lab where there’s a blanket almost covering a dummy coronavirus head made of papier-mache and hair clippings. How I wrote it: I used my Punch Line Maker #1: Link two…
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Joke About Yankee Stadium Vaccinations
The joke: Today Yankee Stadium officially opened as a Covid-19 vaccination site. It was exciting. Anthony Fauci threw out the first syringe. How I wrote it: I thought this news story might lead to a good joke because both of its handles, “Yankee Stadium” and “Covid-19 vaccination,” have lots of associations. I turned to my…
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Joke About Long Lines for the Vaccine
The joke: People are desperate. They want to know if they’re eligible. They’re trying to get on the list, waiting in long lines, sleeping in their cars. They all want to get one before the supply runs out. Yes, I’m talking about Presidential pardons. How I wrote it: I got the idea for this joke…
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Joke About Carrie Ann Inaba
The joke: Today “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba said she has tested positive for Covid-19. More specifically, she said she scored a Covid-6, a Covid-7, and another Covid-6 from Derek Hough. How I wrote it: Testing positive for Covid-19 can lead to death, of course. So I read deeper into the story…
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Joke About the Holidays and Covid-19
The joke: The CDC is really being strict about the holidays because of the coronavirus. They even changed that Christmas carol about the reindeer. Now Vixen is Vaccine, Comet is Covid, Prancer is Pfizer, and no one can see Rudolph’s nose because it’s covered by a mask. How I wrote it: This joke started with…
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Joke About Trump and Covid-19
The joke: President Trump is still in the hospital for Covid-19. Doctors say the good news is the virus isn’t making any progress because Trump’s immune system keeps interrupting it. How I wrote it: I wanted to write a joke about Trump contracting Covid-19 because it was a huge news story. But, as always, I…
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Joke About Syracuse University
The joke: Syracuse University suspended 23 students for breaking rules against large gatherings during the pandemic. In their defense, the students were playing that new drinking game–Hydroxychloroquine Pong. How I wrote it: I decided to write a joke about this story because several news outlets covered it. Plus the topic handles “students” and “pandemic” seemed…
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Joke About AMC Theaters Reopening
The joke: Next week the movie theater chain AMC will reopen more than 100 U.S. theaters. But they’re taking precautions for the coronavirus. To make sure the theaters get filled to less than 10% of capacity, they’re only showing Adam Sandler movies. How I wrote it: I focused on this news item because the topic…
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Joke About National Lipstick Day
The joke: Today is National Lipstick Day. So put on your favorite, sexiest color lipstick, pucker up, and then describe to people what it looks like under your face mask. How I wrote it: This news item caught my eye because a holiday can often be a useful handle for a joke. That’s because a…