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Katt Williams

A mechanism-level breakdown of 64 analyzed bits from Katt Williams (2006), spanning 1 special. Every excerpt is tagged with its primary humor mechanism using the Comedy Stack framework.

Analyzed bits
64
Specials
1
Active range
2006
Go-to mechanism
incongruity-resolution

How Katt gets laughs

Distribution across the primary humor mechanisms in the analyzed set.

64 attributed excerpts

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

But bitch n i g g a s don’t respect women at all. They don’t understand this is not 1996. “I’m gonna get mine.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'But bitch n i g g a s don’t respect women at all. They don’t understand this is not 1996.', then the trigger '“I’m gonna get mine.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“No, no, no”? ‘Cause we can make this whole segment about y’all personally, if you don’t want to comply with my wishes and demands.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“No, no, no”?', then the trigger '‘Cause we can make this whole segment about y’all personally, if you don’t want to comply with my wishes and demands.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I got another call. [Clicking tongue] “Hello?” You gotta be careful, though. Got to be careful. You have to pay attention to your schedule.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
benign-violationstoryedgy24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I got another call. [Clicking tongue] “Hello?” You gotta be careful, though. Got to be careful.', then the trigger 'You have to pay attention to your schedule.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

But what you don’t understand is you don’t have to be a bitch n i g g a all your life.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean21 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'But what you don’t understand is you don’t have to be a bitch n', then the trigger 'i g g a all your life.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Just, A, B, C, D E, F, G, H, I Pay attention to me, if you would, bitch n i g g a.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean23 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Just, A, B, C, D E, F, G, H, I Pay attention to me, if you', then the trigger 'would, bitch n i g g a.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Yeah, I had a good time. I enjoyed myself. It felt good to see somebody from Cincinnati coming back and give us something back, yeah.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Yeah, I had a good time. I enjoyed myself.', then the trigger 'It felt good to see somebody from Cincinnati coming back and give us something back, yeah.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That mean that weed is legal in my vehicle? Have the laws on prostitution been slightly relaxed for poor n i g g a?

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That mean that weed is legal in my vehicle?', then the trigger 'Have the laws on prostitution been slightly relaxed for poor n i g g a?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I wasn’t even supposed to do it here because I know that there is a boycott in Cincinnati, but let me tell you something.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I wasn’t even supposed to do it here because I know that there is a boycott', then the trigger 'in Cincinnati, but let me tell you something.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That’s like you go to the club and a girl tell you, “I’m gonna give you some pussy. Never.” But that’s not the same, then.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s like you go to the club and a girl tell you, “I’m gonna give you some pussy.', then the trigger 'Never.” But that’s not the same, then.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I know some of you all don’t smoke weed ’cause you got a good job. And, by all means, make your paper, boo boo.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I know some of you all don’t smoke weed ’cause you got a good job.', then the trigger 'And, by all means, make your paper, boo boo.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Billy: What does it mean when you get a day? What does this mean? You get to speed? You get to pick up girls?

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Billy: What does it mean when you get a day? What does this mean? You get to speed?', then the trigger 'You get to pick up girls?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You just… Y’all been all that. Thanks for the time. The show was great. I did not stop laughing at all. It was hilarious.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You just… Y’all been all that. Thanks for the time. The show was great. I did not stop laughing at all.', then the trigger 'It was hilarious.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Yes, pimp in distress. I know my hairdresser is quite frustrated. I done sweated out every goddamn curl that bitch put in, just 38 seconds.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstorymild25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Yes, pimp in distress. I know my hairdresser is quite frustrated.', then the trigger 'I done sweated out every goddamn curl that bitch put in, just 38 seconds.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The first thing you need to understand, bitch n i g g a s, is the first nut is slippery. It’s not just you.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'The first thing you need to understand, bitch n i g g a s, is the first nut is slippery.', then the trigger 'It’s not just you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You just gotta figure your kids out. You got to figure your kids out. I know some of y’all been letting your kids stress you.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You just gotta figure your kids out. You got to figure your kids out.', then the trigger 'I know some of y’all been letting your kids stress you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

We had 24. Where was 24 at? Where was… There it was. Yeah, okay stand up, 24, so we can get a look at you.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'We had 24. Where was 24 at? Where was… There it was.', then the trigger 'Yeah, okay stand up, 24, so we can get a look at you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Then me and you got, like, $300 left over. “We can go all across the country stopping ice-cream trucks. “Buy six nuggets. Don’t eat six.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Then me and you got, like, $300 left over. “We can go all across the country stopping ice-cream trucks. “Buy six nug...', then the trigger 'Don’t eat six.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Just bring a cow in and let me get up under him and drink “some fresh milk “so I can be big and strong.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Just bring a cow in and let me get up under him and drink “some fresh', then the trigger 'milk “so I can be big and strong.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I don’t care if you got millions, gas is too high. You are not supposed to be at the gas station making life decisions.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I don’t care if you got millions, gas is too high.', then the trigger 'You are not supposed to be at the gas station making life decisions.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Kirk Franklin don’t want to stand up with his wife ’cause that ain’t really his wife. He been married 24 years. She got a boyfriend.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Kirk Franklin don’t want to stand up with his wife ’cause that ain’t really his wife. He been married 24 years.', then the trigger 'She got a boyfriend.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Y’all just don’t understand us. We are simple. Women, y’all think too much, put too much pressure on yourself, pay attention to too many magazines.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Y’all just don’t understand us. We are simple.', then the trigger 'Women, y’all think too much, put too much pressure on yourself, pay attention to too many magazines.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It’s not hard to become a comedian at all. You can walk on stage and get booed off stage, and still call yourself a comic.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s not hard to become a comedian at all.', then the trigger 'You can walk on stage and get booed off stage, and still call yourself a comic.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Just saying life is short. Got to make up your own rules. Make up your own rules. We be wanting to do better so bad.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Just saying life is short. Got to make up your own rules. Make up your own rules.', then the trigger 'We be wanting to do better so bad.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Now, this next thing I’m gonna say is just for the fellows. If this don’t apply to you, just forget I even said it.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now, this next thing I’m gonna say is just for the fellows.', then the trigger 'If this don’t apply to you, just forget I even said it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“You can’t beat that…” Just saying, don’t let your kids stress you out. I don’t know how you raise your kids, but I’m a pimp.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“You can’t beat that…” Just saying, don’t let your kids stress you out.', then the trigger 'I don’t know how you raise your kids, but I’m a pimp.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Now the cell phone is so small that by next year it’s just gonna be a chip on a n i g g a’s tongue.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now the cell phone is so small that by next year it’s just gonna be a chip', then the trigger 'on a n i g g a’s tongue.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

He tricked me. ’cause I didn’t know he was that good. The man is excellent. Everybody check him out for sure. It was wonderful.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'He tricked me. ’cause I didn’t know he was that good. The man is excellent. Everybody check him out for sure.', then the trigger 'It was wonderful.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Now… Now, if you’re not sure where you fit in, chances are you’s a bitch n i g g a. You really are.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean23 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now… Now, if you’re not sure where you fit in, chances are you’s a bitch n i g g a.', then the trigger 'You really are.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Y’all just… [Gasping] “What kind of girl did you think I was?” “l thought you were a whore. “You were a whore over there.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Y’all just… [Gasping] “What kind of girl did you think I was?” “l thought you were a whore.', then the trigger '“You were a whore over there.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Okay, the people. -It’s all about them anyway. Hey, please don’t forget the hood. If you forget the hood, the hood will forget you.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Okay, the people. -It’s all about them anyway. Hey, please don’t forget the hood.', then the trigger 'If you forget the hood, the hood will forget you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Katt Williams, welcome to the Bill Cunningham show. Thank you, sir. I understand you were born in Cincinnati, and now I’m holding a proclamation.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Katt Williams, welcome to the Bill Cunningham show. Thank you, sir.', then the trigger 'I understand you were born in Cincinnati, and now I’m holding a proclamation.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

No credit, bad credit, bankrupt, divorce, parole violation, whatever your problem is, on approved credit. Did you say no credit, bad credit, on approved credit?

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'No credit, bad credit, bankrupt, divorce, parole violation, whatever your problem is, on approved credit.', then the trigger 'Did you say no credit, bad credit, on approved credit?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Do we have any newlyweds at all? Uh-huh, and where else? Right… Right over there. Okay, stand up if you’re newlyweds. I can’t see you.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Do we have any newlyweds at all? Uh-huh, and where else? Right… Right over there. Okay, stand up if you’re newlyweds.', then the trigger 'I can’t see you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I mean it. Thank you so much. You are never going to see this many white people and 17 n i g g a s.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I mean it. Thank you so much.', then the trigger 'You are never going to see this many white people and 17 n i g g a s.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Do not let your kids stress you. You gotta understand the world is against you and your baby. The world is about money, making money.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Do not let your kids stress you. You gotta understand the world is against you and your baby.', then the trigger 'The world is about money, making money.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

But, see, it’s that type of thinking right there that qualifies you to be a bitch n i g g a in the first place.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'But, see, it’s that type of thinking right there that qualifies you to be a bitch n', then the trigger 'i g g a in the first place.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Y’all forgive me while a n i g g a takes a drink and adjusts his electronic technicians. You got haters here, too, though.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Y’all forgive me while a n i g g a takes a drink and adjusts his electronic technicians.', then the trigger 'You got haters here, too, though.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It has never happened in the history of mankind. Just, “Oh, hell no. Is that plum? No, that’s plum, bitch. “No, not plum and red.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
benign-violationstoryedgy25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It has never happened in the history of mankind. Just, “Oh, hell no. Is that plum? No, that’s plum, bitch.', then the trigger '“No, not plum and red.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

“On your mark, get set, go! All I’m saying is you’re faster in the Batmans. “Now, sit right here, pimpin. Let Daddy holler at you.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“On your mark, get set, go! All I’m saying is you’re faster in the Batmans. “Now, sit right here, pimpin.', then the trigger 'Let Daddy holler at you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Just… “l know my daddy love me. I know my daddy love me. “l know my daddy love me.” Just saying, life is short.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Just… “l know my daddy love me. I know my daddy love me.', then the trigger '“l know my daddy love me.” Just saying, life is short.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

And so I just did five minutes talking about me being the only member of the black community. That the whole black community was me.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And so I just did five minutes talking about me being the only member of the black community.', then the trigger 'That the whole black community was me.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

We just in the mall… “Oh, n i g g a, this is nice. This is nice. “l like this, n i g g a.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'We just in the mall… “Oh, n i g g a, this is nice. This is nice.', then the trigger '“l like this, n i g g a.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Well, unfortunately, the city ran out of keys, but, as I promised your assistant, that when they come in I am going to mail them.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Well, unfortunately, the city ran out of keys, but, as I promised your assistant, that when they', then the trigger 'come in I am going to mail them.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You know what I’m saying? It was a good show. He looked good, had on… Was it the A1s? No, they weren’t the A1s.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You know what I’m saying? It was a good show. He looked good, had on… Was it the A1s?', then the trigger 'No, they weren’t the A1s.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Uh, yes, that would be ka-nife. Ka-nife.” This is what she told me in front of the whole class. She said the “k” is silent.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Uh, yes, that would be ka-nife. Ka-nife.” This is what she told me in front of the whole class.', then the trigger 'She said the “k” is silent.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

They just… [Imitating phone ringing] “Hello? “No, I’m sorry, no Shaquita here. “Well, what number did you dial? “No, it’s a nine, not a seven.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
benign-violationstoryedgy25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'They just… [Imitating phone ringing] “Hello? “No, I’m sorry, no Shaquita here. “Well, what number did you dial?', then the trigger '“No, it’s a nine, not a seven.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

Now, just in case you think I’m tripping, we are all adults now. Can you please tell me the purpose of the silent letter?

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now, just in case you think I’m tripping, we are all adults now.', then the trigger 'Can you please tell me the purpose of the silent letter?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

My man Katt Williams is the best. Had a good time tonight, me and my family. We had a wonderful time at the comedy spot.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'My man Katt Williams is the best. Had a good time tonight, me and my family.', then the trigger 'We had a wonderful time at the comedy spot.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I loved it. Pretty much that’s it. It was fun. It was good. It was good. He was real good. He was really good.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I loved it. Pretty much that’s it. It was fun. It was good. It was good. He was real good.', then the trigger 'He was really good.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Now I have the rare opportunity of surprising you with the dick. You forgot all about the dick. You just… “You brought dick, too?

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now I have the rare opportunity of surprising you with the dick. You forgot all about the dick.', then the trigger 'You just… “You brought dick, too?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You got a Tic-Tac or something? “A Tic-Tac would be nice.” We just tired of women confusing us. Women, stop confusing us. We are simple.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You got a Tic-Tac or something? “A Tic-Tac would be nice.” We just tired of women confusing us. Women, stop confusing...', then the trigger 'We are simple.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Now you got to ruin your clothes? You just… [Razzing] That ain’t never coming out, lady. No, n i g g a, that’s oil.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now you got to ruin your clothes? You just… [Razzing] That ain’t never coming out, lady.', then the trigger 'No, n i g g a, that’s oil.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I heard a voice with some bass in it. I just wanted to acknowledge that. What did you say, sir? [MAN SHOUTlNG] Pimp in distress!

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I heard a voice with some bass in it. I just wanted to acknowledge that. What did you say, sir?', then the trigger '[MAN SHOUTlNG] Pimp in distress!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

We gonna be here Friday. “We might as well see the movie Friday. “I love Pokemon, Daddy. I love Pikachu, Daddy. “That’s Froot Loops.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'We gonna be here Friday. “We might as well see the movie Friday. “I love Pokemon, Daddy. I love Pikachu, Daddy.', then the trigger '“That’s Froot Loops.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I cannot afford for him to walk around thinking there’s a white man going though the ghetto, giving n i g g a s PlayStations.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I cannot afford for him to walk around thinking there’s a white man going though the ghetto,', then the trigger 'giving n i g g a s PlayStations.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Now, I need to explain to you that it’s, in this room, only me, Snoop and his two partners. We are in a circle.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now, I need to explain to you that it’s, in this room, only me, Snoop and his two partners.', then the trigger 'We are in a circle.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“What’s the difference between barbecue sauce and hot sauce? “ls barbecue sauce just sweet and tangy and hot sauce ain’t tangy? “What is tangy, Daddy?

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“What’s the difference between barbecue sauce and hot sauce? “ls barbecue sauce just sweet and tangy and hot sauce ai...', then the trigger '“What is tangy, Daddy?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You know, when I want to go get something off my mind, I go to a comedy show. -You know, ’cause it makes you laugh.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You know, when I want to go get something off my mind, I go to a comedy show.', then the trigger '-You know, ’cause it makes you laugh.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You just, “You are not ready yet. You are not ready yet. “I’m gonna eat your pussy again. I’m gonna eat your pussy again.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
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Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You just, “You are not ready yet. You are not ready yet. “I’m gonna eat your pussy again.', then the trigger 'I’m gonna eat your pussy again.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

And thanks a lot for doing this in Cincinnati. Lord knows we need it. Well, you know, this is where the pimping came from.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
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Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And thanks a lot for doing this in Cincinnati. Lord knows we need it.', then the trigger 'Well, you know, this is where the pimping came from.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

So every time you hear he coming to your city, you need to buy tickets. If you don’t buy tickets, you gonna hear about it.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
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Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'So every time you hear he coming to your city, you need to buy tickets.', then the trigger 'If you don’t buy tickets, you gonna hear about it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You see the dog just walked up here? It’s a fine dog. Look at him, watch. Yeah, he’s sitting. This is a beautiful dog.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
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Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You see the dog just walked up here? It’s a fine dog. Look at him, watch. Yeah, he’s sitting.', then the trigger 'This is a beautiful dog.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

My son was all under the tree, just, “Daddy! Daddy!” N i g g a didn’t even open them. He just went to sleep.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
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Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'My son was all under the tree, just, “Daddy! Daddy!” N i g g a didn’t even open them.', then the trigger 'He just went to sleep.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I get to come in as an innocent bystander in the whole thing. I’m not… I’m not crossing your line. I’m not crossing this line.

Katt WilliamsLive(2006)
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Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I get to come in as an innocent bystander in the whole thing. I’m not… I’m not crossing your line.', then the trigger 'I’m not crossing this line.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

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