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Russell Brand

A mechanism-level breakdown of 61 analyzed bits from Russell Brand (2013), spanning 1 special. Every excerpt is tagged with its primary humor mechanism using the Comedy Stack framework.

Analyzed bits
61
Specials
1
Active range
2013
Go-to mechanism
incongruity-resolution

How Russell gets laughs

Distribution across the primary humor mechanisms in the analyzed set.

61 attributed excerpts

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

“Mind you, he’s a very enthusiastic student. “I will say that. Always got his hand up in class.” Oh yes, yes. Literally Sieg Heiling.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Mind you, he’s a very enthusiastic student. “I will say that. Always got his hand up in class.” Oh yes, yes.', then the trigger 'Literally Sieg Heiling.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– I’d like to – have been at that meeting. “It’s happened again, boss.” “Ugh. – “That’s the fourth bloody – suicide this week.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
superioritystoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– I’d like to – have been at that meeting. “It’s happened again, boss.” “Ugh.', then the trigger '– “That’s the fourth bloody – suicide this week.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.

“500’s a round number, I need it. This money’s going on holiday.” Ha-ha-ha-ha! How can this story be maintained? How is that narrative succeeded?

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“500’s a round number, I need it. This money’s going on holiday.” Ha-ha-ha-ha! How can this story be maintained?', then the trigger 'How is that narrative succeeded?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

That is why I worship divine sexual female energy. Yes, thanks, thanks, thanks.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
benign-violationsetup-punchlineedgy13 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That is why I worship divine sexual female energy.', then the trigger 'Yes, thanks, thanks, thanks.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

Get off my equipment.” – “Well, – it’s a crack pipe.” – “Take your – hands off me, Officer! “I’m a scientist!

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean22 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Get off my equipment.” – “Well, – it’s a crack pipe.” – “Take your – hands off me, Officer!', then the trigger '“I’m a scientist!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– I had the demeanor and, – to a degree, Facial expression, that my cat has if you try to gently submerge him in water.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– I had the demeanor and, – to a degree, Facial expression, that my cat has if', then the trigger 'you try to gently submerge him in water.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– Everything He says – seems kind of cool. Love thy neighbor as you love thyself. Give to the poor, receive treasure in heaven.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– Everything He says – seems kind of cool. Love thy neighbor as you love thyself.', then the trigger 'Give to the poor, receive treasure in heaven.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

As far as the 10 Commandments are concerned, homosexuality is not considered as important an issue as thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s oxen.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
benign-violationsetup-punchlineedgy24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'As far as the 10 Commandments are concerned, homosexuality is not considered as important an issue', then the trigger 'as thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s oxen.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

It’s not right! What’s happened to us? – We’ve forgotten – who we are. David Cameron would not die for what he believes in.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s not right! What’s happened to us? – We’ve forgotten – who we are.', then the trigger 'David Cameron would not die for what he believes in.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“I’m having a sandwich, I’m having a sandwich! I’m parallel parking, I’m parallel parking!” – Sometimes – I do it though. A little announcement.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“I’m having a sandwich, I’m having a sandwich! I’m parallel parking, I’m parallel parking!” – Sometimes – I do it tho...', then the trigger 'A little announcement.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“How can you know that “and then care if someone sticks their cock “up someone else’s ass?

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean17 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“How can you know that “and then care if someone sticks', then the trigger 'their cock “up someone else’s ass?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Even in a picture of him as a child, I’ll bet you’ll recognize this man. – Right, you know – who that is, do you?

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Even in a picture of him as a child, I’ll bet you’ll recognize this man.', then the trigger '– Right, you know – who that is, do you?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“So just imagine for a moment “that the Milky Way was the size of Great Britain, “then 30 times the size of Great Britain.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“So just imagine for a moment “that the Milky Way was the size of Great Britain,', then the trigger '“then 30 times the size of Great Britain.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You see that cross above Hitler’s head? Do you think that was done by a gleeful archivist?

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean17 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You see that cross above Hitler’s head?', then the trigger 'Do you think that was done by a gleeful archivist?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It’s like if anything, I’m sucking that concept out of the air into my body. – So in a way – it didn’t happen.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s like if anything, I’m sucking that concept out of the air into my body.', then the trigger '– So in a way – it didn’t happen.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– There’s actually a product that – I quite like… Dr Pepper. But unbelievably satisfying? That is a bold claim for a brown, fizzy drink.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– There’s actually a product that – I quite like… Dr Pepper. But unbelievably satisfying?', then the trigger 'That is a bold claim for a brown, fizzy drink.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

He’s the Jimmy Savile of corporate logos. I don’t like the idea of buying food from someone whose mouth looks like a horizontal vagina.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'He’s the Jimmy Savile of corporate logos.', then the trigger 'I don’t like the idea of buying food from someone whose mouth looks like a horizontal vagina.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

And I will always be the second coming and that is why I’m a little bit like Jesus.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean18 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And I will always be the second coming and that is why', then the trigger 'I’m a little bit like Jesus.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– Let’s have a look at – the footage. Could we do more to break their addiction or is their compulsion just too strong?

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– Let’s have a look at – the footage.', then the trigger 'Could we do more to break their addiction or is their compulsion just too strong?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It’s not that bad. – We tell children – to do it. “Share, you little cunt.” People worry. They all know about… What about Russia?

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s not that bad. – We tell children – to do it. “Share, you little cunt.” People worry.', then the trigger 'They all know about… What about Russia?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“That is a complex economic idea “and you won’t understand it. “Just keep still on the rock. “And don’t be gay on it!

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean23 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“That is a complex economic idea “and you won’t understand it. “Just keep still on the rock.', then the trigger '“And don’t be gay on it!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Go on then, love.” – “You’re going to jump next, – ain’t you, Gandhi?” – “Oh, yeah, yeah, – I’ll be right behind you.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Go on then, love.” – “You’re going to jump next, – ain’t you, Gandhi?” – “Oh,', then the trigger 'yeah, yeah, – I’ll be right behind you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

(imitating chimpanzee shrieking) I thought, no, man. – It’s not different – enough. Also male masturbatory energy, – that is the energy – of bigotry.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '(imitating chimpanzee shrieking) I thought, no, man. – It’s not different – enough.', then the trigger 'Also male masturbatory energy, – that is the energy – of bigotry.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

One, I was on a lot of drugs at the time, okay? And two, it was very, very cold that day. It was in SoHo.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
benign-violationstoryedgy25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'One, I was on a lot of drugs at the time, okay? And two, it was very, very cold that day.', then the trigger 'It was in SoHo.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

It’s all right. Don’t feel obliged to applause. My ego’s in pretty good shape. – I’m standing on a stage, – comparing myself to Gandhi.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s all right. Don’t feel obliged to applause. My ego’s in pretty good shape.', then the trigger '– I’m standing on a stage, – comparing myself to Gandhi.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It doesn’t matter who that country was. That is an irrelevant detail. Let’s just assume they were trying their hardest. My second hero, Che Guevara.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It doesn’t matter who that country was. That is an irrelevant detail. Let’s just assume they were trying their hardest.', then the trigger 'My second hero, Che Guevara.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– Doesn’t know how to – move his hips. – Doesn’t know – how to do the final move. Doesn’t know the G-spot, under turn.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– Doesn’t know how to – move his hips. – Doesn’t know – how to do the final move.', then the trigger 'Doesn’t know the G-spot, under turn.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Thank you for cheering and sort of identifying – yourselves as drug addicts – as well. – You will be – sent to the gulags.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
benign-violationsetup-punchlineedgy25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Thank you for cheering and sort of identifying – yourselves as drug addicts – as well.', then the trigger '– You will be – sent to the gulags.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

And get it all in your mouth also. Don’t be scared of nothing down there. Don’t be afraid of anything on each other’s bodies.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
meta-humorstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And get it all in your mouth also. Don’t be scared of nothing down there.', then the trigger 'Don’t be afraid of anything on each other’s bodies.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.

(vocalizing) Oh, that’s so beautiful. A sexuality so divine, so pleasing to the eye that it can be used on the telly to advertise chocolate.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
benign-violationsetup-punchlineedgy25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '(vocalizing) Oh, that’s so beautiful.', then the trigger 'A sexuality so divine, so pleasing to the eye that it can be used on the telly to advertise chocolate.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

One time while they two of ’em are banged up, Mrs. Gandhi gets very ill. – The British doctors – visit her at her bedside.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'One time while they two of ’em are banged up, Mrs. Gandhi gets very ill.', then the trigger '– The British doctors – visit her at her bedside.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Another example of this is of course Michael Jackson, who I earlier mentioned. – I love – Michael Jackson. I always loved Michael Jackson.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Another example of this is of course Michael Jackson, who I earlier mentioned. – I love – Michael Jackson.', then the trigger 'I always loved Michael Jackson.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

So I went to express some of these ideas to this parliamentary committee, but I got such a… hmm… Inherent dislike of authority, you know?

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'So I went to express some of these ideas to this parliamentary committee, but I got such', then the trigger 'a… hmm… Inherent dislike of authority, you know?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Malcolm X raises his hand and with a single hand gesture, the crowd immediately disperses. – Single hand gesture, – that’s all it took.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Malcolm X raises his hand and with a single hand gesture, the crowd immediately disperses.', then the trigger '– Single hand gesture, – that’s all it took.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

If you want a world free from oppression, be a guy – who don’t go around – oppressing people. I love Gandhi for many reasons.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'If you want a world free from oppression, be a guy – who don’t go around – oppressing people.', then the trigger 'I love Gandhi for many reasons.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I’m really happy to be with you here in London. I’m from near here. I’m happy to be with you. Are you all right?

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’m really happy to be with you here in London. I’m from near here. I’m happy to be with you.', then the trigger 'Are you all right?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Take us to your leader.” – We’re going to – take ’em to him. – I’m going to be – embarrassed. They won’t believe us.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Take us to your leader.” – We’re going to – take ’em to him. – I’m going to be – embarrassed.', then the trigger 'They won’t believe us.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Sweet, sweet sleep. “Russell, wake up!” “Hmm, all right. What time is it?” “Doesn’t matter. “Russell, I’ve just heard a noise downstairs in our house.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Sweet, sweet sleep. “Russell, wake up!” “Hmm, all right. What time is it?” “Doesn’t matter.', then the trigger '“Russell, I’ve just heard a noise downstairs in our house.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Us not knowing about something – don’t mean that the thing – doesn’t exist. My cat doesn’t know there’s an Internet. There’s an Internet.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Us not knowing about something – don’t mean that the thing – doesn’t exist. My cat doesn’t know there’s an Internet.', then the trigger 'There’s an Internet.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

And the music. – I don’t like – the music. It’s so bombastic and self-involved and grandiose.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean17 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'And the music. – I don’t like – the music.', then the trigger 'It’s so bombastic and self-involved and grandiose.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Have you got any fruit? – Have you been near fruit, – have you seen fruit? Remember those Munch Bunch commercials? You smell zesty.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Have you got any fruit? – Have you been near fruit, – have you seen fruit? Remember those Munch Bunch commercials?', then the trigger 'You smell zesty.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Each of these points, female sexuality, you will notice, is either repressed or maligned as this is a necessary component of a misogynistic, patriarchal society.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
benign-violationsetup-punchlineedgy25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Each of these points, female sexuality, you will notice, is either repressed or maligned as this is', then the trigger 'a necessary component of a misogynistic, patriarchal society.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

Even at 10? – Actually, it’s not me, – it’s actually Hitler but… Same basic personality type.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean17 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Even at 10?', then the trigger '– Actually, it’s not me, – it’s actually Hitler but… Same basic personality type.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Messiah complex is a psychological condition wherein the sufferer believes themselves to be Jesus Christ, the messianic figure sent to Earth to save humanity.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Messiah complex is a psychological condition wherein the sufferer believes themselves to be Jesus Christ, the', then the trigger 'messianic figure sent to Earth to save humanity.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

There are thousands of rays of cascading light invisible to us, all around us. We have a limited decibel range that we can hear.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'There are thousands of rays of cascading light invisible to us, all around us.', then the trigger 'We have a limited decibel range that we can hear.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– That’s not the man – that I want to be. That is why I look to great men like Che Guevara for inspiration.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– That’s not the man – that I want to be.', then the trigger 'That is why I look to great men like Che Guevara for inspiration.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

They are not distilled divine qualities as gods are supposed to be, but flawed, even in the case of truly great men like Gandhi.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'They are not distilled divine qualities as gods are supposed to be, but flawed, even in', then the trigger 'the case of truly great men like Gandhi.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

(grunting) “Have a Flake!” I’ve given up masturbation now as a result of a trip to London Zoo. I see a chimpanzee doing it.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '(grunting) “Have a Flake!” I’ve given up masturbation now as a result of a trip to London Zoo.', then the trigger 'I see a chimpanzee doing it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– All right, yeah, just sit there, – there’s a handout… Nice to see you again. – Is this on, – is this on, yeah?

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– All right, yeah, just sit there, – there’s a handout… Nice to see you again.', then the trigger '– Is this on, – is this on, yeah?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“Down from the net. “Back to work. – “That counts – as your tea break. “It’s fun on there, it’s like a big trampoline.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“Down from the net. “Back to work. – “That counts – as your tea break.', then the trigger '“It’s fun on there, it’s like a big trampoline.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Look at his little face. – That is exactly the expression – I’d have if I knew that Adolf Hitler was right behind me.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Look at his little face.', then the trigger '– That is exactly the expression – I’d have if I knew that Adolf Hitler was right behind me.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– Would you like to – meet them?” I said, “Yes!

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean11 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– Would you like to – meet', then the trigger 'them?” I said, “Yes!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The male penis has an enormous capacity for variance in size. And he did not show up for me that day. It was really bad.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'The male penis has an enormous capacity for variance in size. And he did not show up for me that day.', then the trigger 'It was really bad.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

“And I’d do it again, I would! I ain’t learned a thing!” I don’t do that voice often ’cause it comes to me too easily.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '“And I’d do it again, I would!', then the trigger 'I ain’t learned a thing!” I don’t do that voice often ’cause it comes to me too easily.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– Do you feel basically – benevolent? You’re really near the stage for that level of enthusiasm. I’m really, really happy to be in London.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– Do you feel basically – benevolent? You’re really near the stage for that level of enthusiasm.', then the trigger 'I’m really, really happy to be in London.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– Well, it’s people like this guy, – isn’t it? I never trusted him. – I never trusted him – when I was a kid.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– Well, it’s people like this guy, – isn’t it? I never trusted him.', then the trigger '– I never trusted him – when I was a kid.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– If you look into the eyes of – that 10-year-old boy, A 10-year-old Hitler, you can see that he’s already a right little bastard.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– If you look into the eyes of – that 10-year-old boy, A 10-year-old Hitler, you can', then the trigger 'see that he’s already a right little bastard.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

How would these men confront an evil that isn’t obvious and labeled? In the old days, history came up, tagged up with swastikas and obvious.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'How would these men confront an evil that isn’t obvious and labeled?', then the trigger 'In the old days, history came up, tagged up with swastikas and obvious.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Come on, just do a normal face. You can do it. – You’re as good – as the other boys. You can do this.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean24 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Come on, just do a normal face. You can do it. – You’re as good – as the other boys.', then the trigger 'You can do this.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

(audience cheering) – Well, I hope you’re still – cheering him After this hurtful comment. He goes… left an answering phone message. “Well, well, well.

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionstoryclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '(audience cheering) – Well, I hope you’re still – cheering him After this hurtful comment. He goes… left an answering...', then the trigger '“Well, well, well.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

– What am I supposed to do – if I need a word What’s got an “M” in it? Use a “B” on its side?

Russell BrandMESSIAH COMPLEX(2013)
incongruity-resolutionsetup-punchlineclean25 wordssource ↗
Why it works (Comedy Stack analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '– What am I supposed to do – if I need a word What’s got an “M” in it?', then the trigger 'Use a “B” on its side?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

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