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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]

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Frank Caliendo was born Franklin “Frank” Caliendo on January 19th, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois. Today Calinedo is best known as an American comedian who does numerous dead-on impressions including the cast of the FOX NFL Sunday. Caliendo rose to prominence on MADtv. Currently, he performs his impersonations on his own sketch comedy series, Frank TV, which airs on TBS. His extensive and well-known impressions include John Madden, Charles Barkley, Dr. Phil McGraw, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw, Rod Roddy, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Donald Trump, Robin Williams and Jay Leno. With the exception of Madden himself, Caliendo is highly respected by those who have been the target of his impressions. Before he could even speak, Caliendo’s mother noticed him doing an incredible impersonation of a young Dudley Moore. However, his father soon pointed out that all babies sou... [Read Entire Bio]