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New Ranking: Twelve Types Of Joke Structure

This essay discusses twelve types of joke structures. These structures are common patterns that I've noticed among popular jokes. In each case I included examples and how to best utilize each type of structure while avoiding its pitfalls. In case you're wondering, this list doesn't mean there aren't a hundred other ways to construct a joke. These are simply twelve of the most common. They include: Redefinition & Retitling Definition Through Obvious Exclusion Statistical Analysis Inappropriate Suggestions For Personal Safety Not Using Euphemisms Where Appropriate Bringing Euphemisms Home Underplaying Damages With Understatements Overplaying Damages To Get Your Way Analyzing Errors In Sentence Structure Inappropriate Personal Settings Logical Mismatch Asking The Obvious Questions It's not important that... [Read Entire Article]

Posted July 0, 2003 by Shayne Michael under Writing

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Robert Schimmel was born on an unknown date in June of 1950. But, I’m guessing June 9th, because of comments on his MySpace page. He is an American stand-up comedic whose material is X-rated and controversial. He is best known for his comedy albums, his appearances on HBO and for his battle with cancer. His material almost always is about sex, whether he is discussing computers, his daughter, or farm animals. Born in the Bronx, New York, Schimmel was the son of Betty and Otto Schimmel, Jewish survivors of the Holocaust. He was voted class clown during high school and joined the Air Force for one year during the Vietnam War. Schimmel began his comedy career while visiting his sister in Los Angeles. Without his knowledge his sister submitted his name for a local comedy club's open mic night. After getting over the shock of being called onstage, Schimmel improvised a rout... [Read Entire Bio]