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Kevin Hart

A mechanism-level breakdown of 139 analyzed bits from Kevin Hart (2010–2013), spanning 2 specials. Every excerpt is tagged with its primary humor mechanism using the Comedy Stack framework.

Analyzed bits
139
Specials
2
Active range
2010–2013
Go-to mechanism
incongruity-resolution

How Kevin gets laughs

Distribution across the primary humor mechanisms in the analyzed set.

139 attributed excerpts

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

I can’t make this up, people. I don’t know where it came from. We were talking. She was like, “Babe, I just wanna be happy.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I can’t make this up, people. I don’t know where it came from. We were talking.', then the trigger 'She was like, “Babe, I just wanna be happy.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

He’s a killer. He’s the real deal. This guy’s the real deal.” I got security after that. Actually, that’s a lie. That’s a lie.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
benign-violationstoryedgy24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'He’s a killer. He’s the real deal. This guy’s the real deal.” I got security after that. Actually, that’s a lie.', then the trigger 'That’s a lie.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

You got a goddamn deal. “Well, you better get to sucking right now, ’cause it’s a long game.” Now, here’s my advice to you, fellas.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlinemild25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You got a goddamn deal.', then the trigger '“Well, you better get to sucking right now, ’cause it’s a long game.” Now, here’s my advice to you, fellas.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I believe in karma. Whatever you do in life is gonna come full circle at some point in time. I know it is, okay?

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I believe in karma. Whatever you do in life is gonna come full circle at some point in time.', then the trigger 'I know it is, okay?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I’m rocking back and forth. Soon as I walk in the house, she wakes up, she goes off. “You know what? I’m sick of this.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’m rocking back and forth. Soon as I walk in the house, she wakes up, she goes off. “You know what?', then the trigger 'I’m sick of this.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

My problem with them was that they were too professional. Like, their level of security was way too advanced for my level of celebrity.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'My problem with them was that they were too professional.', then the trigger 'Like, their level of security was way too advanced for my level of celebrity.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Kevin Hart is the funniest man alive. Kevin Hart: You ain’t got no daddy Thank you for the love. Thank you for the support.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Kevin Hart is the funniest man alive. Kevin Hart: You ain’t got no daddy Thank you for the love.', then the trigger 'Thank you for the support.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It’s going down. Let’s go, baby! Hey, yo, that little jackass right there dancing! Kevin Hart: Hey, come on, get this! Craziness, as usual.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s going down. Let’s go, baby! Hey, yo, that little jackass right there dancing! Kevin Hart: Hey, come on, get this!', then the trigger 'Craziness, as usual.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

So I got naked. I did exactly what he said. I got naked. My friends were like, “Do something.” I was like, “I can’t.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'So I got naked. I did exactly what he said. I got naked.', then the trigger 'My friends were like, “Do something.” I was like, “I can’t.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You gotta reinvent yourself. You gotta make it look like you’re making an effort to get your woman back. Here’s how dumb I am.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You gotta reinvent yourself. You gotta make it look like you’re making an effort to get your woman back.', then the trigger 'Here’s how dumb I am.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I know what you’re… [Hart laughs again, so does the crowd] You ain’t gonna give me no bum bump, n i g g a.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I know what you’re… [Hart laughs again, so does the crowd] You ain’t gonna give me', then the trigger 'no bum bump, n i g g a.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I can’t stand talking on my phone. But I don’t know how to tell people that I don’t like to talk on my phone.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I can’t stand talking on my phone.', then the trigger 'But I don’t know how to tell people that I don’t like to talk on my phone.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Kevin Hart: That’s stupid for you to get Spank. Harry Ratchford: Yo! Listen, jackass over here mad, ’cause he can’t compare to Eddie Murphy.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
superioritydialoguemild24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Kevin Hart: That’s stupid for you to get Spank. Harry Ratchford: Yo!', then the trigger 'Listen, jackass over here mad, ’cause he can’t compare to Eddie Murphy.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.

“For the whole game? You would do it for the whole game? For half-time and everything? You’re gonna suck it for the whole game?

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“For the whole game? You would do it for the whole game? For half-time and everything?', then the trigger 'You’re gonna suck it for the whole game?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Kevin Hart: God, be that angel in my corner like you always are. Mom, I know you’re watching over me, and I know you’re proud.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Kevin Hart: God, be that angel in my corner like you always are.', then the trigger 'Mom, I know you’re watching over me, and I know you’re proud.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You gonna do the Garden? Kevin Hart: You’re damned right I’mma do the Garden! Plastic Cup Boyz: Man, he crazy. Kevin Hart: Why shouldn’t I?

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutiondialoguemild25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You gonna do the Garden? Kevin Hart: You’re damned right I’mma do the Garden! Plastic Cup Boyz: Man, he crazy.', then the trigger 'Kevin Hart: Why shouldn’t I?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That’s when reality hits you. “Yo, what up, boy? What you want to do tonight?” “Oh, man, I ain’t doing nothing. It’s cupcake Tuesdays.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s when reality hits you. “Yo, what up, boy? What you want to do tonight?” “Oh, man, I ain’t doing nothing.', then the trigger 'It’s cupcake Tuesdays.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I’m gonna marry you. Come back to the UK and smash it again, Kevin Hart. The guy is good all the time. Kevin Hart: Wow!

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’m gonna marry you. Come back to the UK and smash it again, Kevin Hart. The guy is good all the time.', then the trigger 'Kevin Hart: Wow!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Now, I know I’m not strong enough to deal with that. I’m too emotional. I break down. [In his strange girl like voice] Hmm.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now, I know I’m not strong enough to deal with that. I’m too emotional. I break down.', then the trigger '[In his strange girl like voice] Hmm.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I said, “I’m gonna let his imagination run wild,” act like I was caught. [has his hands up and moves around a little] Ahhh!

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I said, “I’m gonna let his imagination run wild,” act like I was caught.', then the trigger '[has his hands up and moves around a little] Ahhh!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

He said the same thing in the exact same way. He said, “Okay. [gibberish] [moving his arms and legs in for emphasis] Like that!

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'He said the same thing in the exact same way. He said, “Okay.', then the trigger '[gibberish] [moving his arms and legs in for emphasis] Like that!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

They show up, take full responsibility. “Hey, I’m sorry I’m late. It’ll never happen again. I overslept, I apologize. It’s irresponsible on my behalf.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'They show up, take full responsibility. “Hey, I’m sorry I’m late. It’ll never happen again. I overslept, I apologize.', then the trigger 'It’s irresponsible on my behalf.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

He was like… [walking and looking at his hand] “I don’t know what happened, Dad. I don’t know what happened.” So I get mad.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'He was like… [walking and looking at his hand] “I don’t know what happened, Dad.', then the trigger 'I don’t know what happened.” So I get mad.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Like, I don’t… I don’t know who they thought I thought I was. I don’t know where the miscommunication came, but it was too much.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Like, I don’t… I don’t know who they thought I thought I was.', then the trigger 'I don’t know where the miscommunication came, but it was too much.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Let’s just go.” Keep in mind, I have no stability. My feet are just dangling [swaying his legs] from the side of the horse.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Let’s just go.” Keep in mind, I have no stability.', then the trigger 'My feet are just dangling [swaying his legs] from the side of the horse.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Hey, the tour bus was a mistake! Birmingham, you guys are amazing. Thank you for the love. Fan[s]: It was chill!/ The show was hilarious.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Hey, the tour bus was a mistake! Birmingham, you guys are amazing. Thank you for the love.', then the trigger 'Fan[s]: It was chill!/ The show was hilarious.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Oh, my God, I can’t believe it. Oh, my God! Can you do me a favor? Can you wait here for, like, 30 minutes?

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Oh, my God, I can’t believe it. Oh, my God! Can you do me a favor?', then the trigger 'Can you wait here for, like, 30 minutes?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Yo, I’m about to make a toast. You trying to roll? Harry Ratchford: No, no. I got some girls in the stairway waiting for me.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Yo, I’m about to make a toast. You trying to roll? Harry Ratchford: No, no.', then the trigger 'I got some girls in the stairway waiting for me.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It was like… [moving his hand past his head and blowing into the mic] I hear my friends in the back. They’re like… “Ohhhhhhhhhhhh!

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It was like… [moving his hand past his head and blowing into the mic] I hear my friends in the back.', then the trigger 'They’re like… “Ohhhhhhhhhhhh!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Kevin Hart: Okay, okay, now that’s enough… Fan: Local-ass bitch. Kevin Hart: I’m not gonna tolerate that. Not after what I’ve been through this year.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutiondialogueclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Kevin Hart: Okay, okay, now that’s enough… Fan: Local-ass bitch. Kevin Hart: I’m not gonna tolerate that.', then the trigger 'Not after what I’ve been through this year.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Because you don’t believe that your wife would ever believe that you were doing something as dumb as feeding some goddamn pigeons.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlinemild22 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Because you don’t believe that your wife would ever believe that you were doing something', then the trigger 'as dumb as feeding some goddamn pigeons.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Clips are shown of Kevin performing in other countries such as Sweden, The Netherlands, Canada and England, all to sold out crowds.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean22 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Clips are shown of Kevin performing in other countries such as Sweden, The Netherlands, Canada', then the trigger 'and England, all to sold out crowds.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I’m like this, right? My feet kicked the horse in the stomach. That’s a sign for your horse to speed up. My horse takes off.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’m like this, right? My feet kicked the horse in the stomach. That’s a sign for your horse to speed up.', then the trigger 'My horse takes off.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

My name is Kev Hart, I love y’all. [raises his hand and walks off stage to the same hip hop song from walking on]

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'My name is Kev Hart, I love y’all.', then the trigger '[raises his hand and walks off stage to the same hip hop song from walking on]' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

We should pop the pill. Hear me out. Hear me out. It’s an emotional drug, okay? It’s gonna make us talk. We’re gonna have sex.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
benign-violationstoryedgy25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'We should pop the pill. Hear me out. Hear me out. It’s an emotional drug, okay? It’s gonna make us talk.', then the trigger 'We’re gonna have sex.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

I blame y’all. It’s your fault. ‘Cause y’all put me in positions where I have no choice but to lie. For example, I’m here.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I blame y’all. It’s your fault. ‘Cause y’all put me in positions where I have no choice but to lie.', then the trigger 'For example, I’m here.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That was the dick. Did you guys get it? This was the dick. Did you get it, you got it? Some men are different.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
meta-humorstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That was the dick. Did you guys get it? This was the dick. Did you get it, you got it?', then the trigger 'Some men are different.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.

Let’s go.” My horse starts to trot. He’s not running, people. I have no balance, so [swaying his legs again] I’m all over the place.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Let’s go.” My horse starts to trot. He’s not running, people.', then the trigger 'I have no balance, so [swaying his legs again] I’m all over the place.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Right now, what I’m asking you to do needs to get done. So do it! Nate: Kev, you know how many people Madison’s gonna hold?

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Right now, what I’m asking you to do needs to get done. So do it!', then the trigger 'Nate: Kev, you know how many people Madison’s gonna hold?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

He was like, Okay, what do you want? Do you want money for it?’ I said, No, I don’t have that type of time.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'He was like, Okay, what do you want?', then the trigger 'Do you want money for it?’ I said, No, I don’t have that type of time.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Me and Steve walk to the bathroom. I use it, I get done, we come back. The guy operating the velvet rope was talking.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Me and Steve walk to the bathroom. I use it, I get done, we come back.', then the trigger 'The guy operating the velvet rope was talking.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It’s been a great year for me. We’re gonna have a blast tonight. Drinks are free, it’s all on me. Crowd: What up, Big K!

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s been a great year for me. We’re gonna have a blast tonight. Drinks are free, it’s all on me.', then the trigger 'Crowd: What up, Big K!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Thank you for the love. Thank you for the support. You wanna see if n i g g a s is weird or not?

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Thank you for the love. Thank you for the support.', then the trigger 'You wanna see if n i g g a s is weird or not?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I hope I said that word right, ’cause I don’t even know. [subtitle: He meant Amicable. We were scared to correct him.] But we are.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I hope I said that word right, ’cause I don’t even know. [subtitle: He meant Amicable.', then the trigger 'We were scared to correct him.] But we are.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Kevin Hart: Okay Fan: Old LAB-ass n i g g a. [subtitle: LAB / adj /: local-ass-bitch] Crowd: Come on, y’all. Kevin Hart: Hey, Terry!

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutiondialogueclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Kevin Hart: Okay Fan: Old LAB-ass n i g g a. [subtitle: LAB / adj /: local-ass-bitch] Crowd: Come on, y’all.', then the trigger 'Kevin Hart: Hey, Terry!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Kevin Hart: Why would I not like dark-skinned girls? I don’t even know where that came from. I’m friends with so many dark-skinned girls.

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Kevin Hart: Why would I not like dark-skinned girls? I don’t even know where that came from.', then the trigger 'I’m friends with so many dark-skinned girls.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Kevin’s about to go to Madison Square Garden ’cause he wants to explain. Crowd: Shall we go? He’s going to explain! Go, go, go, go!

Kevin HartLet Me Explain(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Kevin’s about to go to Madison Square Garden ’cause he wants to explain. Crowd: Shall we go? He’s going to explain!', then the trigger 'Go, go, go, go!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That’s a long time. How you been?” 15 years. That’s a long time. How you been?” I swear to God this is what he said.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s a long time. How you been?” 15 years. That’s a long time.', then the trigger 'How you been?” I swear to God this is what he said.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I didn’t know.” I thought everything was cool. I didn’t know.” I know what I’m talking about. Ladies, I know what you guys are thinking.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I didn’t know.” I thought everything was cool. I didn’t know.” I know what I’m talking about.', then the trigger 'Ladies, I know what you guys are thinking.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You ever see how long it take a thug to fight? Gotta give you his whole background before he fight. It take too long.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You ever see how long it take a thug to fight? Gotta give you his whole background before he fight.', then the trigger 'It take too long.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Hey hey, Kevin. Look where they at.” Now I don’t wanna laugh ’cause I wanna see what he’s gonna say about taking so long.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Hey hey, Kevin.', then the trigger 'Look where they at.” Now I don’t wanna laugh ’cause I wanna see what he’s gonna say about taking so long.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I don’t want to mess this up. So I go to bed. I wake up, get dressed. Put on my pants and my shirt.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I don’t want to mess this up. So I go to bed. I wake up, get dressed.', then the trigger 'Put on my pants and my shirt.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Now I’m free, but I’m not leaving ’cause I don’t want him to think I’m a bitch. So I run back up to him.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now I’m free, but I’m not leaving ’cause I don’t want him to think I’m a bitch.', then the trigger 'So I run back up to him.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Get the car. Nate, get the car! Let’s go!” This is how I knew Nate was O.G. This is how I knew Nate was O.G.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Get the car. Nate, get the car! Let’s go!” This is how I knew Nate was O.G.', then the trigger 'This is how I knew Nate was O.G.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

When my grandpa cuss, he pronounce every letter in the cuss word. “Sh-ee-it-tt!” Like he’s serious. He’s serious old, man. Let me tell you.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'When my grandpa cuss, he pronounce every letter in the cuss word. “Sh-ee-it-tt!” Like he’s serious. He’s serious old,...', then the trigger 'Let me tell you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I had a trench coat on and I flapped it. You know when you flap it, you got to get that air under it.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I had a trench coat on and I flapped it.', then the trigger 'You know when you flap it, you got to get that air under it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I’m understanding that now. I’m understanding that in a relationship, I’m understanding that now. I’m understanding that in a relationship, things will change, people.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’m understanding that now. I’m understanding that in a relationship, I’m understanding that now.', then the trigger 'I’m understanding that in a relationship, things will change, people.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

She went… I was scared. I thought I was going to jail. “Hey, I’m sorry. Get your plunk back. Plunk me back. Let’s be even.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'She went… I was scared. I thought I was going to jail. “Hey, I’m sorry. Get your plunk back. Plunk me back.', then the trigger 'Let’s be even.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I’m gonna tell you something. I’m gonna tell you where all of my sex advice comes from. My grandpop gives me the best advice ever.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
benign-violationstoryedgy25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’m gonna tell you something. I’m gonna tell you where all of my sex advice comes from.', then the trigger 'My grandpop gives me the best advice ever.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

All day, every day. all day, every day. All day, every day. You ever see those guys. What, nig’?” You never seen the dancing thugs?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'All day, every day. all day, every day. All day, every day. You ever see those guys.', then the trigger 'What, nig’?” You never seen the dancing thugs?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

We got to put on that show so you feel like we care. It’s all a show. Come on, babe. Every night with them.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'We got to put on that show so you feel like we care. It’s all a show. Come on, babe.', then the trigger 'Every night with them.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

What is that? Is somebody shuffling cards? They’re too young for spades here.” The thing that pissed me off— Here’s what pissed me off, man.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'What is that? Is somebody shuffling cards?', then the trigger 'They’re too young for spades here.” The thing that pissed me off— Here’s what pissed me off, man.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Get out the car… “It ain’t a game. You think it’s a game around here?” I don’t like those guys. I know real thugs.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Get out the car… “It ain’t a game. You think it’s a game around here?” I don’t like those guys.', then the trigger 'I know real thugs.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Here’s an example of a personal trainer’s conversation. “Come on, man. You can do it. “Come on, man. You can do it. You got it.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Here’s an example of a personal trainer’s conversation. “Come on, man. You can do it. “Come on, man. You can do it.', then the trigger 'You got it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Look at her face. You think I’m lying? “What the hell are you laughing at? ” “I don’t know. I thought everything was cool.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
benign-violationstoryedgy24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Look at her face. You think I’m lying? “What the hell are you laughing at? ” “I don’t know.', then the trigger 'I thought everything was cool.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

You’re like, “whatever. Men, you do the same thing too. Y’all get an attitude with us when we go out.” I’ll tell you something, ladies.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You’re like, “whatever. Men, you do the same thing too.', then the trigger 'Y’all get an attitude with us when we go out.” I’ll tell you something, ladies.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I never had nobody put their hand on my face. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know how to get it off.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
meta-humorstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I never had nobody put their hand on my face. I didn’t know what to do.', then the trigger 'I didn’t know how to get it off.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.

You get the trash out before I get Steve over here, put his damn hands on you again.” “Oh. Oh, you gonna get Steve, huh?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlinemild25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You get the trash out before I get Steve over here, put his damn hands on you again.” “Oh.', then the trigger 'Oh, you gonna get Steve, huh?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Uh, bitch, you can’t wait till I’m done talking to Jesus before you touch my goddamn plate?” You know how mad that made me?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlinemild24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Uh, bitch, you can’t wait till I’m done talking to Jesus before you touch my goddamn', then the trigger 'plate?” You know how mad that made me?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I have old people in my life that I’m close to. My road manager and I are very close. We fight a lot though.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I have old people in my life that I’m close to. My road manager and I are very close.', then the trigger 'We fight a lot though.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

My son’s at a birthday party, he’s playing. My son’s at a birthday party, he’s playing. You know when kids play, they just play.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'My son’s at a birthday party, he’s playing. My son’s at a birthday party, he’s playing.', then the trigger 'You know when kids play, they just play.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

We got up there, there was too many people in the castle, so… Somebody had to go. We took a vote and she lost.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'We got up there, there was too many people in the castle, so… Somebody had to go.', then the trigger 'We took a vote and she lost.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Soon as you get outside, “babe, let me get a sip.” “Uh, bitch, didn’t you just see me buy the juice when I was inside?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Soon as you get outside, “babe, let me get a sip.” “Uh, bitch, didn’t you just see', then the trigger 'me buy the juice when I was inside?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Now it’s my friend, okay? Tells me everything. It’s not funny that he found a picture of a little boy’s thing on the phone.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Now it’s my friend, okay? Tells me everything.', then the trigger 'It’s not funny that he found a picture of a little boy’s thing on the phone.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I’m on a weight bench. I’m not gonna lie. I couldn’t get it. I couldn’t get it. Out of nowhere, he came up behind me.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
meta-humorstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’m on a weight bench. I’m not gonna lie. I couldn’t get it. I couldn’t get it.', then the trigger 'Out of nowhere, he came up behind me.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.

Your lady will never tell you this. You got to be a real man. You got to check your ego to figure this out.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Your lady will never tell you this. You got to be a real man.', then the trigger 'You got to check your ego to figure this out.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

So you don’t need pants ’cause your dick is out, that’s what you’re telling me?” As soon as his mom leaves— “Hey, come here.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'So you don’t need pants ’cause your dick is out, that’s what you’re telling me?” As', then the trigger 'soon as his mom leaves— “Hey, come here.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

We’re not perfect. We are not perfect. I know I’m not perfect. The reason why, ladies? You’ve got a little to do with that.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'We’re not perfect. We are not perfect. I know I’m not perfect. The reason why, ladies?', then the trigger 'You’ve got a little to do with that.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You weren’t even thinking about the juice.” I got into an argument over mashed potatoes one time. We almost broke up. I’m very serious.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You weren’t even thinking about the juice.” I got into an argument over mashed potatoes one time. We almost broke up.', then the trigger 'I’m very serious.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The reason I go fop, it’s big to me ’cause I’m small. The reason I go fop, it’s big to me ’cause I’m small.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'The reason I go fop, it’s big to me ’cause I’m small.', then the trigger 'The reason I go fop, it’s big to me ’cause I’m small.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Bet money you catch him. Soon as you leave, come back in. Get the— Hey, girl. I thought you said you was going to work.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Bet money you catch him. Soon as you leave, come back in. Get the— Hey, girl.', then the trigger 'I thought you said you was going to work.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It take too long. A storm out’s gotta be fast. In and out. Boom boom, quick. My son be at the door. “Mm mm.” “No!

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It take too long. A storm out’s gotta be fast. In and out. Boom boom, quick. My son be at the door.', then the trigger '“Mm mm.” “No!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

What you doin’?” It didn’t look good. I didn’t know if he was helping me or helping his self. I never brought it back up.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'What you doin’?” It didn’t look good. I didn’t know if he was helping me or helping his self.', then the trigger 'I never brought it back up.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Yo, I swear to God that was like the best night of my life. I swear to God. Hey, what’s up, babe?” “You know what?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Yo, I swear to God that was like the best night of my life. I swear to God.', then the trigger 'Hey, what’s up, babe?” “You know what?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I am a different type of parent. I’m not gonna lie. Certain things I do differently. I don’t like babysitting. I can admit that.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I am a different type of parent. I’m not gonna lie. Certain things I do differently. I don’t like babysitting.', then the trigger 'I can admit that.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

God damn it. You got somebody with you? Is somebody with you? Wait a minute. Let me clean up. Let me blow these candles out.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstorymild25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'God damn it. You got somebody with you? Is somebody with you? Wait a minute. Let me clean up.', then the trigger 'Let me blow these candles out.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

What did you just say? What did you say, grandpop?” I’m telling you, man, he’s funny. My grandpa’s one of those old down-south old men.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'What did you just say? What did you say, grandpop?” I’m telling you, man, he’s funny.', then the trigger 'My grandpa’s one of those old down-south old men.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Why didn’t you ring a bell? You don’t ring bells? You just gonna use a key ’cause you live here. You are something else.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Why didn’t you ring a bell? You don’t ring bells? You just gonna use a key ’cause you live here.', then the trigger 'You are something else.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It’s just him.” “Well, he must be an octopus. I saw a lot of stuff goin’ by my face.” “Really? That’s what you just fought?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s just him.” “Well, he must be an octopus. I saw a lot of stuff goin’ by my face.” “Really?', then the trigger 'That’s what you just fought?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

As I’m in my speech, he tackles me. Why would you tackle me? I got a low center of gravity. I get him off me.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'As I’m in my speech, he tackles me. Why would you tackle me? I got a low center of gravity.', then the trigger 'I get him off me.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I’ll tell you another fear of mine. Here’s another fear of mine. My biggest fear is getting knocked out in front of my babies.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’ll tell you another fear of mine. Here’s another fear of mine.', then the trigger 'My biggest fear is getting knocked out in front of my babies.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Know what I’m scared of? Know what I’m scared of? You know why? Because they’re real. That is not a game, people. They are here.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Know what I’m scared of? Know what I’m scared of? You know why? Because they’re real. That is not a game, people.', then the trigger 'They are here.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Don’t nobody run in your house?” I had one little girl get hurt over at my house. Scariest thing ever, man. One little girl, right?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Don’t nobody run in your house?” I had one little girl get hurt over at my house. Scariest thing ever, man.', then the trigger 'One little girl, right?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

If you’re lucky enough to have your grandparents in your life, and you wanna laugh— Listen to me. Shouts out to all y’all with grandparents.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'If you’re lucky enough to have your grandparents in your life, and you wanna laugh— Listen to me.', then the trigger 'Shouts out to all y’all with grandparents.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

He just fuss all day. “Look look look look look look look. “Look look look look look look look. Look look look at this.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'He just fuss all day. “Look look look look look look look. “Look look look look look look look.', then the trigger 'Look look look at this.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Standing up, this is what he did. I said, “go to bed.” He said, “ah” I was so mad. “Wake your damn ass up.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstorymild24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Standing up, this is what he did. I said, “go to bed.” He said, “ah” I was so mad.', then the trigger '“Wake your damn ass up.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I had nothing to do with that. I woke up this morning as a Christian. You don’t do that to me.” It’s a different ballgame.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I had nothing to do with that. I woke up this morning as a Christian.', then the trigger 'You don’t do that to me.” It’s a different ballgame.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That girl gonna do what she want to do when you’re not around anyway. Relax, man.” He said, “Kev, let me tell you something.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That girl gonna do what she want to do when you’re not around anyway.', then the trigger 'Relax, man.” He said, “Kev, let me tell you something.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Wrote a note, stapled the note to my chest. Said, “make sure your mother reads the note.” I get home, my mom reads the note.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Wrote a note, stapled the note to my chest.', then the trigger 'Said, “make sure your mother reads the note.” I get home, my mom reads the note.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That’s your job as a dad. What do you do when you go down there and get your ass whipped? What do you say?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s your job as a dad. What do you do when you go down there and get your ass whipped?', then the trigger 'What do you say?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

When I get in my car, I get my car on, step on the gas, make the tires burn out. Reason why I do that?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'When I get in my car, I get my car on, step on the gas, make the tires burn out.', then the trigger 'Reason why I do that?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Hit my dad so fast in the middle of the fight my dad stopped and asked me what happened. In the middle of the fight.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Hit my dad so fast in the middle of the fight my dad stopped and asked me what happened.', then the trigger 'In the middle of the fight.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You’ll never know about this stuff. It’s just a good time. We got to put on that show so you feel like we care.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You’ll never know about this stuff. It’s just a good time.', then the trigger 'We got to put on that show so you feel like we care.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

When his mother’s around I’m gonna have an attitude. I’m gonna have a lot of stuff to say. That’s what you do at school?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'When his mother’s around I’m gonna have an attitude. I’m gonna have a lot of stuff to say.', then the trigger 'That’s what you do at school?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Let me tell you something!” I didn’t know what to do. I did not know what to do. It’s a difficult time for me.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Let me tell you something!” I didn’t know what to do. I did not know what to do.', then the trigger 'It’s a difficult time for me.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

We small but we big at the same time. Let ’em know.” I’m a different type of parent. I’m a different type of parent.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'We small but we big at the same time. Let ’em know.” I’m a different type of parent.', then the trigger 'I’m a different type of parent.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Not a game. Didn’t work on his legs that much. Sometimes you could see him struggling to keep the top half up— The stick legs.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Not a game. Didn’t work on his legs that much.', then the trigger 'Sometimes you could see him struggling to keep the top half up— The stick legs.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Certain things make me mad. Like, I don’t like it when I tell my kids to do stuff and they do exactly what I say.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Certain things make me mad.', then the trigger 'Like, I don’t like it when I tell my kids to do stuff and they do exactly what I say.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

God damn it. I thought you was gonna be gone all day. Set up an evening for myself, you gonna come back all fast.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstorymild24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'God damn it. I thought you was gonna be gone all day.', then the trigger 'Set up an evening for myself, you gonna come back all fast.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You know what I don’t play? I don’t play that picking off my plate stuff, ladies. Don’t pick off my plate. I’m very serious.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You know what I don’t play? I don’t play that picking off my plate stuff, ladies. Don’t pick off my plate.', then the trigger 'I’m very serious.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

A couple seconds, right? It took him 25 minutes to pull off the other day. I’m dead serious. I can’t— I can’t tell you.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
benign-violationstoryedgy24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'A couple seconds, right? It took him 25 minutes to pull off the other day. I’m dead serious.', then the trigger 'I can’t— I can’t tell you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

I packed a bag with one toy. I’m sick of it. Me and He-Man are out.” My mom gave me permission to cuss one time.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I packed a bag with one toy. I’m sick of it.', then the trigger 'Me and He-Man are out.” My mom gave me permission to cuss one time.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Seven hours later, you’ll bring it back up. “A sip of my goddamn juice. You are something else, you know that? You are something else.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstorymild25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Seven hours later, you’ll bring it back up. “A sip of my goddamn juice. You are something else, you know that?', then the trigger 'You are something else.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It was crazy. My baby knew what to do. He got in the oven. Your baby just stood there. Y’all don’t run in your house?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It was crazy. My baby knew what to do. He got in the oven. Your baby just stood there.', then the trigger 'Y’all don’t run in your house?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

People think I’m a bitch. My lady think I’m a bitch. Call me a bitch all the time. “You a bitch!” Right to my face.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'People think I’m a bitch. My lady think I’m a bitch. Call me a bitch all the time.', then the trigger '“You a bitch!” Right to my face.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You need to hear it. Not one woman in this room likes for her man to have a good time when she’s not around.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You need to hear it.', then the trigger 'Not one woman in this room likes for her man to have a good time when she’s not around.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Keep in mind it’s a lot of pressure, all right? My mom just gave me permission to go to school and cuss my teacher out.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Keep in mind it’s a lot of pressure, all right?', then the trigger 'My mom just gave me permission to go to school and cuss my teacher out.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Tell you another reason why I can’t storm out of the house correctly. My son always want to come. Can’t storm out with a kid.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Tell you another reason why I can’t storm out of the house correctly. My son always want to come.', then the trigger 'Can’t storm out with a kid.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That’s a cap. Men, we have a cap. What’s the worst thing you’ll ever say to a woman? – Shouldn’t take that long, fellas.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s a cap. Men, we have a cap. What’s the worst thing you’ll ever say to a woman?', then the trigger '– Shouldn’t take that long, fellas.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I didn’t feel comfortable with the situation. So I wanted to practice. I wanted to go upstairs, I wanted to go over my lines.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I didn’t feel comfortable with the situation. So I wanted to practice.', then the trigger 'I wanted to go upstairs, I wanted to go over my lines.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Look, it’s always something stupid. He go up to get a rebound, he don’t get it. This is LeBron. Look at him. This is LeBron.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
meta-humorstorymild25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Look, it’s always something stupid. He go up to get a rebound, he don’t get it. This is LeBron. Look at him.', then the trigger 'This is LeBron.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.

It’s a true statement. I see some of y’all lookin’ at me with attitude. I see some of y’all lookin’ at me with attitude.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s a true statement. I see some of y’all lookin’ at me with attitude.', then the trigger 'I see some of y’all lookin’ at me with attitude.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I haven’t got time for this. Do you, boo boo. Do you, boo boo. Do you, boo boo. Do you, boo boo. You know why?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I haven’t got time for this. Do you, boo boo. Do you, boo boo. Do you, boo boo. Do you, boo boo.', then the trigger 'You know why?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Everything is shut down. I don’t know what he did. I can’t move anything.” You know who gonna get their asses beat by these guys?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Everything is shut down. I don’t know what he did.', then the trigger 'I can’t move anything.” You know who gonna get their asses beat by these guys?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“You gonna smack me, bitch? In front of my friends? You gonna smack me?!” I was emotional. I was an emotional-ass kid. I was emotional.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“You gonna smack me, bitch? In front of my friends? You gonna smack me?!” I was emotional. I was an emotional-ass kid.', then the trigger 'I was emotional.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

He’s gonna kill himself. Don’t do it. Do the speed limit, please. Every time…” That’s my impression of women. Had to get out of there.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
imitationstoryedgy25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'He’s gonna kill himself. Don’t do it. Do the speed limit, please. Every time…” That’s my impression of women.', then the trigger 'Had to get out of there.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is imitation.

I got mad. “Hey, that’s it. Shut it down. Go to bed.” Swear to God, this is what he did. This made me so mad.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I got mad. “Hey, that’s it. Shut it down. Go to bed.” Swear to God, this is what he did.', then the trigger 'This made me so mad.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Real n i g g a s. On the block. Holding it down. Gun at my waist. Not a game. Didn’t nobody write me.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Real n i g g a s. On the block. Holding it down. Gun at my waist. Not a game.', then the trigger 'Didn’t nobody write me.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Say it with your chest, little-ass n i g g a!” I didn’t know what to say. My brother grabbed me. He was like, “chill.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Say it with your chest, little-ass n i g g a!” I didn’t know what to say. My brother grabbed me.', then the trigger 'He was like, “chill.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That’s why I’m going to the school.” I said, “yo, I don’t think that’s a good look. I don’t think you should do that.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s why I’m going to the school.” I said, “yo, I don’t think that’s a good look.', then the trigger 'I don’t think you should do that.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That’s way too loud. That’s not believable. It’s too loud.” Finally I go over it. I get it down. I’m like, you know what?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
meta-humorstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s way too loud. That’s not believable. It’s too loud.” Finally I go over it. I get it down.', then the trigger 'I’m like, you know what?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.

Does that make me gay? Does that make me gay? Does it make me gay? I thought he was waving. Put yourself in my shoes.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Does that make me gay? Does that make me gay? Does it make me gay? I thought he was waving.', then the trigger 'Put yourself in my shoes.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I know relationships. I see a lot of couples here together. You guys don’t understand what you’re in. You don’t know how serious it is.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I know relationships. I see a lot of couples here together. You guys don’t understand what you’re in.', then the trigger 'You don’t know how serious it is.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

A personal trainer’s job is to do what? Motivate you, people, make you feel like you could do things you never thought you could do.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'A personal trainer’s job is to do what?', then the trigger 'Motivate you, people, make you feel like you could do things you never thought you could do.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I just kicked it. I got tired of watching. I just kicked it. It could have been over. You’ve not even got that far.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I just kicked it. I got tired of watching. I just kicked it. It could have been over.', then the trigger 'You’ve not even got that far.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You want to do it like that? You wanna go ‘sip sip sip’ like that back and forth? Take a sip. Give it to me.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You want to do it like that? You wanna go ‘sip sip sip’ like that back and forth? Take a sip.', then the trigger 'Give it to me.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That’s your lady right there, right? If I’m wrong, sweetie, tell me I’m wrong. You ever been out with your boys? You’re with your boys.

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s your lady right there, right? If I’m wrong, sweetie, tell me I’m wrong. You ever been out with your boys?', then the trigger 'You’re with your boys.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Gave her that goddamn ‘wha-whan,’ yes, I did. Yes, I did! Look at my eyes. Roll ’em.” “What? What does any of that mean?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionstorymild24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Gave her that goddamn ‘wha-whan,’ yes, I did. Yes, I did! Look at my eyes. Roll ’em.” “What?', then the trigger 'What does any of that mean?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Like you ever have to explain something before they see their baby? Like you ever have to explain something before they see their baby?

Kevin HartSeriously Funny(2010)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Like you ever have to explain something before they see their baby?', then the trigger 'Like you ever have to explain something before they see their baby?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

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