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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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Artie Lange was born Arthur Steven Lange, Jr. on October 11th, 1967. Today Lange is best known as an American actor, stand-up comedian, author and radio personality, most notable for replacing Jackie Martling on The Howard Stern Show. Lange was also part of the original cast member of the Fox sketch series MADtv. Lange has frequently joked about his bad luck with movies, naming Mystery Men as his worst film of all time. In fact, Lange claims that his mother and sister called him from the movie theater to ask if he had any other scenes because they wanted if it was okay to leave yet. His politically incorrect material often consists largely of observational bits and storytelling. Lange is often compared to one of his idols, John Belushi, likely because both struggled with weight as well as drug and alcohol addiction. Lange was born at St. Barnabas to Judy, a homemaker and Arthu... [Read Entire Bio]