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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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Tim Conway was born Thomas Daniel Tim Conway on December 15th, 1933 in Willoughby, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. Today Conway is best known as an Emmy award-winning actor and comedian primarily known for his roles in sitcoms, movies and the Carol Burnett Show. His best-known role was as Ernest Borgnine's second-in-command, Ensign Charles Parker, in the popular 1960s anti-war sitcom, McHale's Navy. Conway has been called the best second-banana in show business. Shortly after entering show business, Conway would later change his first name to Tim to avoid confusion with actor Tom Conway of “The Falcon” fame. His license plate reads 13 WKS, a reference to all of his solo television projects have been cancelled after 13 weeks. Conway was Irish descent on father's side. He grew up in Chagrin Falls attending Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio and majoring in speech... [Read Entire Bio]