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Eddie Murphy

A mechanism-level breakdown of 70 analyzed bits from Eddie Murphy (1983–1987), spanning 2 specials. Every excerpt is tagged with its primary humor mechanism using the Comedy Stack framework.

Analyzed bits
70
Specials
2
Active range
1983–1987
Go-to mechanism
incongruity-resolution

How Eddie gets laughs

Distribution across the primary humor mechanisms in the analyzed set.

70 attributed excerpts

Short quoted bits used here as editorial examples of Eddie Murphy’s mechanism-level craft. Each excerpt links to its full-transcript source.

And y’all think it’s a joke. I’m gonna walk up and say, “Hey, how you doing? My name’s…” And she go: I say, “Miss Murphy.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And y’all think it’s a joke. I’m gonna walk up and say, “Hey, how you doing?', then the trigger 'My name’s…” And she go: I say, “Miss Murphy.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I got a goddamn Silly Putty sandwich. “Then, for dessert, they’re gonna pull out a Hostess cupcake “and I gotta eat a goddamn Slinky?

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlinemild24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I got a goddamn Silly Putty sandwich.', then the trigger '“Then, for dessert, they’re gonna pull out a Hostess cupcake “and I gotta eat a goddamn Slinky?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– We love you! “Yeah, that Ed sure is funny. “I ain’t got to worry. As much as I love you, “I wouldn’t fool around.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
superioritystoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– We love you! “Yeah, that Ed sure is funny. “I ain’t got to worry.', then the trigger 'As much as I love you, “I wouldn’t fool around.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.

After achieving fame with Saturday Night Live and Beverly Hills Cop, Eddie Murphy released a film version of one of his live stand-up performances.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'After achieving fame with Saturday Night Live and Beverly Hills Cop, Eddie Murphy released a film', then the trigger 'version of one of his live stand-up performances.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Even people that didn’t fight sued me. People that watched the fight was in court. “No, I didn’t actually fight, but I was there watching.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Even people that didn’t fight sued me. People that watched the fight was in court.', then the trigger '“No, I didn’t actually fight, but I was there watching.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“He has a different look on his face. “A look like he heard something at your show that he’s never heard before.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean22 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“He has a different look on his face.', then the trigger '“A look like he heard something at your show that he’s never heard before.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You’re leasing the pussy. With an option to buy. But be careful, because you lose half on the trade-in. You got to be careful.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You’re leasing the pussy. With an option to buy. But be careful, because you lose half on the trade-in.', then the trigger 'You got to be careful.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Oh, I didn’t know you was here. You scared me. “No, I can’t stay. I was just talking to Uhmfufu about a couple of things.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Oh, I didn’t know you was here. You scared me. “No, I can’t stay.', then the trigger 'I was just talking to Uhmfufu about a couple of things.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“The rules say ‘no outside.’ I know you wanna leave, that’s why you can’t go. “You better call and tell her you’re not coming.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“The rules say ‘no outside.’ I know you wanna leave, that’s why you can’t go.', then the trigger '“You better call and tell her you’re not coming.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“I’m gonna take the old rules off and put new rules up. “You gonna listen to me when I tell you to do something.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“I’m gonna take the old rules off and put new rules up.', then the trigger '“You gonna listen to me when I tell you to do something.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Now, we sit in the living room waiting for Ennis to return. “At about 5:00 in the morning, the child comes through the door.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Now, we sit in the living room waiting for Ennis to return.', then the trigger '“At about 5:00 in the morning, the child comes through the door.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Anybody’s ever done this will agree with what I’m saying. Any woman that’s ever had this done to her will agree what I’m gonna say.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Anybody’s ever done this will agree with what I’m saying.', then the trigger 'Any woman that’s ever had this done to her will agree what I’m gonna say.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Come on, Vanessa. Come on, baby. Sing a song for Grandma. – That’s my granddaughter. – That’s my niece. Why do fools fall in love?

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
superioritystoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Come on, Vanessa. Come on, baby. Sing a song for Grandma. – That’s my granddaughter. – That’s my niece.', then the trigger 'Why do fools fall in love?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.

“I’ll take a dick over a smile any day. Yes, I will.” They like it just as much as us, but they play these games.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“I’ll take a dick over a smile any day.', then the trigger 'Yes, I will.” They like it just as much as us, but they play these games.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Your phone privileges are cut off. “I’m gonna write that down and put it on the fridge. “That’s the new rules in the house.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Your phone privileges are cut off. “I’m gonna write that down and put it on the fridge.', then the trigger '“That’s the new rules in the house.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

He looks like he can whip some ass, right? And I was petrified. I would walk at parties and people say: “Yo, man, Mr.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'He looks like he can whip some ass, right? And I was petrified.', then the trigger 'I would walk at parties and people say: “Yo, man, Mr.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Ain’t no man gonna tell me where I can go. “Who do you think you are? “To come and ask me where I’m going?

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Ain’t no man gonna tell me where I can go. “Who do you think you are?', then the trigger '“To come and ask me where I’m going?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Your woman’s standing, looking at it and crying. And all of a sudden, a dude named Dexter walks up. He walk up swinging his dick.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Your woman’s standing, looking at it and crying. And all of a sudden, a dude named Dexter walks up.', then the trigger 'He walk up swinging his dick.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

We be going: “Hey, baby, you need to get away more often.” And she be like this: And never tell you. lt’s her little secret.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutiondialogueclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'We be going: “Hey, baby, you need to get away more often.” And she be like this: And never tell you.', then the trigger 'lt’s her little secret.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“I tell him that you treat a woman like you like a princess. “If you were my woman, I make love to you constantly.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“I tell him that you treat a woman like you like a princess.', then the trigger '“If you were my woman, I make love to you constantly.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Well, I can make the stars come out.” And then he kicked him in the ding-ding. I love that doo-doo line. That boy’s got talent.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Well, I can make the stars come out.” And then he kicked him in the ding-ding. I love that doo-doo line.', then the trigger 'That boy’s got talent.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Know how you made a wish? You shook it till the words disappeared, “then you ate the Etch-A-Sketch. “And that was your birthday cake.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Know how you made a wish? You shook it till the words disappeared, “then you ate the Etch-A-Sketch.', then the trigger '“And that was your birthday cake.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“You don’t own me!” Well, you don’t. You don’t own your woman. “You gonna put a ring on my finger?” That shuts you right up.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“You don’t own me!” Well, you don’t. You don’t own your woman.', then the trigger '“You gonna put a ring on my finger?” That shuts you right up.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

And you just keep on waiting, you just wait and finally she gives you some. And it’s the best you ever had in your life.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And you just keep on waiting, you just wait and finally she gives you some.', then the trigger 'And it’s the best you ever had in your life.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Because I ain’t getting caught. I refuse to get caught out there. And I’m gonna bring her home and lock her up in the house.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Because I ain’t getting caught. I refuse to get caught out there.', then the trigger 'And I’m gonna bring her home and lock her up in the house.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“I thought I seen a bone in your shoe. Whose skeleton was that?” Don’t be fooled. They all have a skeleton in their closet.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
superioritystoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“I thought I seen a bone in your shoe. Whose skeleton was that?” Don’t be fooled.', then the trigger 'They all have a skeleton in their closet.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.

Let’s talk about the Richard Pryor.” “I don’t wanna talk about the Richard Pryor.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean14 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Let’s talk about the Richard Pryor.” “I don’t wanna', then the trigger 'talk about the Richard Pryor.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“The wheels will melt in your mouth, Eddie. “And you appreciate it. You never complained. “It was all for one and one for all.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“The wheels will melt in your mouth, Eddie. “And you appreciate it. You never complained.', then the trigger '“It was all for one and one for all.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You had to do something. “What did you do? No, don’t tell me ‘nothing’. “Nobody gets punched for nothing. Eddie… “No, don’t say ‘nothing’.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You had to do something. “What did you do? No, don’t tell me ‘nothing’. “Nobody gets punched for nothing.', then the trigger 'Eddie… “No, don’t say ‘nothing’.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

They get her alone, they be like, “I can’t stand the way you be “doing everything he tell you to do. You a human being.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'They get her alone, they be like, “I can’t stand the way you be “doing everything he tell you to do.', then the trigger 'You a human being.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

So I figured if he came up to me, I could use the Jedi mind trick on him.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean18 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'So I figured if he came up to me, I could use', then the trigger 'the Jedi mind trick on him.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It says, “No romance without finance.” And women love them songs. They be going: Got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It says, “No romance without finance.” And women love them songs.', then the trigger 'They be going: Got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

No, don’t get me wrong. If you marry somebody and neither one of you have anything and you build 300 million together, you deserve half.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'No, don’t get me wrong.', then the trigger 'If you marry somebody and neither one of you have anything and you build 300 million together, you deserve half.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Oh, Lester, sit your drunk ass down. Can’t you see the kids are trying to put a show on there? Lester, she ain’t your mama.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Oh, Lester, sit your drunk ass down. Can’t you see the kids are trying to put a show on there?', then the trigger 'Lester, she ain’t your mama.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You could just graze it. Y’all do that… You ever have a woman play-fight with you? Your man get serious when they threaten your dick.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You could just graze it. Y’all do that… You ever have a woman play-fight with you?', then the trigger 'Your man get serious when they threaten your dick.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I ate them. “I ate Baltic and Ralph Avenue. Yes, I did. “I did, and I sat down and ate my father’s birthday cake too.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I ate them. “I ate Baltic and Ralph Avenue. Yes, I did.', then the trigger '“I did, and I sat down and ate my father’s birthday cake too.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

They got 24-hour homo watch waiting for me in the airport. Soon as I got off the plane, they’d be like: “He’s here, yes.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'They got 24-hour homo watch waiting for me in the airport.', then the trigger 'Soon as I got off the plane, they’d be like: “He’s here, yes.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

And we never complained. “We were happy to get that. All for one and one for all. “We would get dressed to go to school.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And we never complained. “We were happy to get that. All for one and one for all.', then the trigger '“We would get dressed to go to school.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Now, in the ’80s. And it would be an asset to us, as American men, if you weren’t so vindictive. Because the two don’t match.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now, in the ’80s. And it would be an asset to us, as American men, if you weren’t so vindictive.', then the trigger 'Because the two don’t match.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“What hotel this man staying in?” “Well, he’s back in New York.” “Is that right? “Well, listen, girl. Won’t you come back around my place?

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“What hotel this man staying in?” “Well, he’s back in New York.” “Is that right? “Well, listen, girl.', then the trigger 'Won’t you come back around my place?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

We are low by nature and have to do it. We are men. All men do it. We have to do it. We are men.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'We are low by nature and have to do it. We are men. All men do it. We have to do it.', then the trigger 'We are men.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I mean, I mean… It’s like saying black people have thick lips. That’s not racist. We have thick lips and white people can’t dance.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I mean, I mean… It’s like saying black people have thick lips. That’s not racist.', then the trigger 'We have thick lips and white people can’t dance.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

At your mother’s, the meat’s right in the middle of the bread, with grease running through the middle, making the bread stick to the plate.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'At your mother’s, the meat’s right in the middle of the bread, with grease running through the', then the trigger 'middle, making the bread stick to the plate.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Then he slapped me and my man in the face, all three of us like the Three Stooges, Your Honor! [normal] I was disgusted.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Then he slapped me and my man in the face, all three of us like the Three Stooges, Your Honor!', then the trigger '[normal] I was disgusted.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Why do fools fall in love? Why do they fall in love? Mama, I got a joke. Little Eddie got a joke to tell.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
superioritystoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Why do fools fall in love? Why do they fall in love? Mama, I got a joke.', then the trigger 'Little Eddie got a joke to tell.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.

Let me hear you clap. OK, now, let me hear… Let me hear the women clap that have men that are loyal to them, truthfully.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Let me hear you clap.', then the trigger 'OK, now, let me hear… Let me hear the women clap that have men that are loyal to them, truthfully.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Come on now, baby.” “We could… Stop. I just don’t think the time is right.” “Well, my dick don’t get much harder than this.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Come on now, baby.” “We could… Stop.', then the trigger 'I just don’t think the time is right.” “Well, my dick don’t get much harder than this.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You can have the best pussy in the world. There can be a cape hanging out your pussy with a big S on it.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You can have the best pussy in the world.', then the trigger 'There can be a cape hanging out your pussy with a big S on it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“So many skeletons.” I hate shy women. I like extroverts, I like women with a sense of humor. I like funny girls, funny women.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“So many skeletons.” I hate shy women. I like extroverts, I like women with a sense of humor.', then the trigger 'I like funny girls, funny women.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Now, of the five children that we have, there are four girls and a boy. “The boy’s name is Ennis. He loves everything you do.

Eddie MurphyRaw(1987)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Now, of the five children that we have, there are four girls and a boy. “The boy’s name is Ennis.', then the trigger 'He loves everything you do.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You ever seen Steve win a Grammy and come up to give one of those long ass acceptance speeches?

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean19 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You ever seen Steve win a Grammy and come up to give one', then the trigger 'of those long ass acceptance speeches?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

And I know you’ve been watching me. You watch me! I know!” “So, Ralph, what are you gettin’ at?” “Norton, my friend!

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean22 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And I know you’ve been watching me. You watch me!', then the trigger 'I know!” “So, Ralph, what are you gettin’ at?” “Norton, my friend!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I’ll take the zero.” Really, no dick control at all. It’s even hard to find the pussy when you’re 18. Ever had that guys?

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’ll take the zero.” Really, no dick control at all. It’s even hard to find the pussy when you’re 18.', then the trigger 'Ever had that guys?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

‘cos if it smells bad enough, two years later you be going: “Remember that fart you made, two years ago?” The fart game you play.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '‘cos if it smells bad enough, two years later you be going: “Remember that fart you made,', then the trigger 'two years ago?” The fart game you play.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

And I finally figured out about your wife, where you met your wife.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean13 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And I finally figured out about your wife, where', then the trigger 'you met your wife.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“All right, man! All right, maaan!” I got a friend, Doug, there go Doug, my friend, Doug’s ass is way up here on his back.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“All right, man!', then the trigger 'All right, maaan!” I got a friend, Doug, there go Doug, my friend, Doug’s ass is way up here on his back.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I’m afraid of gay people. I have nightmares about gay people. I have this nightmare that I go to Hollywood and find out that Mr.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’m afraid of gay people. I have nightmares about gay people.', then the trigger 'I have this nightmare that I go to Hollywood and find out that Mr.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Singers gets pussy. ‘cos you don’t have to, even you don’t have to look good, you can sing and get pussy. Just be interesting.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Singers gets pussy. ‘cos you don’t have to, even you don’t have to look good, you can sing and get pussy.', then the trigger 'Just be interesting.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“God please kill her !” “I hope she gets hit by a truck and die!” “I hate her! I hate her! I hate her!

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
benign-violationstoryedgy24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“God please kill her !” “I hope she gets hit by a truck and die!” “I hate her! I hate her!', then the trigger 'I hate her!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

I figured out about your wife. And I’m gonna say it.. I figured out about your wife. I know where you met your wife.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I figured out about your wife. And I’m gonna say it.. I figured out about your wife.', then the trigger 'I know where you met your wife.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Them guys don’t feel, you know, alienated, like, gay people, ‘cos they’re gay. You can play tennis with a gay person.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean21 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Them guys don’t feel, you know, alienated, like, gay people, ‘cos they’re gay.', then the trigger 'You can play tennis with a gay person.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You can walk up to your best friend while he’s watching a football game and fart in his face. He won’t even get mad.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You can walk up to your best friend while he’s watching a football game and fart in his face.', then the trigger 'He won’t even get mad.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Very funny.” “Make a special Won-Ton soup for him…” I wonder if they have, like a McDonald’s in China?

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean19 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Very funny.” “Make a special Won-Ton soup for him…” I wonder if they', then the trigger 'have, like a McDonald’s in China?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

And that’s what makes the fall take a half hour then.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean11 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And that’s what makes the fall take', then the trigger 'a half hour then.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Especially fellas..ya know they play that game, they play the fart game you know. You know you fart around your fellas and its funny.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Especially fellas..ya know they play that game, they play the fart game you know.', then the trigger 'You know you fart around your fellas and its funny.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

God bless America! I gotta go now. Y’all take it easy, bye bye !

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean14 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'God bless America! I gotta go now.', then the trigger 'Y’all take it easy, bye bye !' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

This ain’t no fire goddamnit.” “Eddie. Eddie go over there get all of that wood I need half a tree.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlinemild20 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'This ain’t no fire goddamnit.” “Eddie.', then the trigger 'Eddie go over there get all of that wood I need half a tree.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Are you sure? I’ll take a picture of the crowd, for myself. OK, y’all come over here on this now? I’ll take two of them.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Are you sure? I’ll take a picture of the crowd, for myself. OK, y’all come over here on this now?', then the trigger 'I’ll take two of them.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

When I say go… …everybody whip out their dick and go: “Wuuuhaaa” Look how fast the white dudes sat down. Some of them still standing.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'When I say go… …everybody whip out their dick and go: “Wuuuhaaa” Look how fast the white dudes sat down.', then the trigger 'Some of them still standing.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Filmed on August 17, 1983 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. Ladies and gentlemen! Thank you so much. Two times, far two times.

Eddie MurphyDelirious(1983)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Filmed on August 17, 1983 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. Ladies and gentlemen! Thank you so much.', then the trigger 'Two times, far two times.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

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