John Mulaney

The setup points the reader toward 'When I was in grade school, I was bullied for being Asian-American.', then the trigger 'Aaaand, the biggest problem with that… is that I am not Asian-American.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Uhh, I’m really happy to live here and was glad that we could', then the trigger 'do it in New York City.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You can’t keep burning the candle at both ends!” You ever seen on “America’s Most Wanted”', then the trigger 'when they age a photo of someone?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You know I don’t want to name any actual airline so lets just make one up', then the trigger 'and so lets just call it delta airlines.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And so far he’s had to deal with “OHHHHHMMMM” and “I’M SORRYY!” (Audience laughs) And he didn’t', then the trigger 'even let me off the hook you know?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And I look down and I see frequent urination.', then the trigger 'And I was like, perfect that’ll be a super quick visit you know?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'So when I started dating her I was like “oh great, they’ll all get along… no.”', then the trigger 'Not even a little at the beginning.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And they took us to hear some classical music once at a symphony orchestra.', then the trigger 'So we go to a symphony orchestra.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'So I said 11.(Audience is shocked)That was too many times to say.', then the trigger 'The doctor looked at me and said: “You’re peeing 11 time a day?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'He was kind of moving around the whole time, he was just like: (acting this out) “alright!', then the trigger 'I am too blessed to be stressed!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'No one’s ever been like, [slight Brooklyn accent] “Ey, if you’re comin’ to visit, take I-90 ‘cause', then the trigger 'I-95 has a little quicksand in the middle.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You can say anything you want!', then the trigger 'And if you don’t believe me, you should watch a little program called Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You look different, let’s do it.” The doctor left the room, so I’m alone with Batman.', then the trigger 'I just need this blood test to be over.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'I was just too drunk…” That is a get out of jail free card that you don’t', then the trigger 'even realize you’ve had until you lose it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Then you may have something wrong with your prostate.', then the trigger 'So, what we need to do…” Some of you are ahead of me (addressing audiences laughter).' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And from the ages of 3 to 8, people thought that I', then the trigger 'might be a young Chinese person.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You ever have those days where you’re like: “This', then the trigger 'might as well happen.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'That is outrageous!', then the trigger 'Midgets were never enslaved, [widens eyes and uses a dramatic tone] unless you count the Wonka factory!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'That would be like if you’re going out of town for the week and you', then the trigger 'paid a horse to watch your dog.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'An angel is a child who has died.', then the trigger 'That is the best thing that you can be in the eyes of the New York Post.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'So I have to do it now. I wish I’d been.', then the trigger 'I wish I’d been a Def Jam comic when that movie came out.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'His name was Mr. McNamara and his son Jake McNamara went to our high school.', then the trigger 'He was a sophomore when I was a senior.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Like, a guy whose treasure chest is two cigarettes', then the trigger 'and a woman’s magazine.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'I saw an interview with Michael Jackson before he died and they were like(Like a reporter): “Is', then the trigger 'it true you bought the elephant man’s bones?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '(Audience laughs) I’m not gonna kill that guy.', then the trigger 'I’m not gonna kill an actor and ruin Indiana Jones 5 just cause I don’t understand costumes.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

The setup points the reader toward '‘Midget’ is as bad as the ‘n’-word.” [turns head towards audience] First off, no.', then the trigger '[audience laughs and John chuckles] No, it’s not!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Ha ha ha ha ha!', then the trigger '[sharply turns to side and points with alert and mocking expression] Hey, look at that high-waisted man!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Like I try to travel alone sometimes you know and I’ll put up with anything.', then the trigger 'Like ill book a ticket on some garbage airline.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And I didn’t know what to say. Cause I couldn’t be like: “No that’s okay, I was lying.', then the trigger 'It was a lie… to get drugs.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

The setup points the reader toward 'I think that sometimes doesn’t work. Like, I don’t think that you could ever put together a heist with women.', then the trigger 'Does that make sense?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'BECAUSE WE HATE YOU.', then the trigger 'Now take this meal voucher that doesn’t work, GO!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.