Russell Howard Live

The setup points the reader toward 'He seemed like such a lovely boy. And here I am lying on… [Hushed] Get over to them!', then the trigger '– [Mic thumps] – What happened there?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '– Erm, well… – He was un… – He was unconscious for about five minutes and', then the trigger 'I was ”unconscious”… – Oh, you were faking?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You know when someone’s a bit wobbly drunk and they put a bollard or a cone on top of a bus stop?', then the trigger 'How heroic’s that?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '”I don’t wanna learn about dicks!” Imagine a harder job. ”Children, there’s a complicated thing called love.', then the trigger '”We meet somebody, there’s a feeling deep inside.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'My dad is the champion of this game. We use him as an evil conch, my dog Bert.', then the trigger 'We were watching The Snowman at Christmas.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s going… [Groans] – – What a moment to arrive from nowhere!', then the trigger 'You know when life suddenly goes, ”I can do this.” You’re like, ”Oh-ho-ho!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'l saw this the other day – I saw a man have an argument with a parking meter. It was brilliant!', then the trigger 'It was in London.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '”Water in my ear!” [Groans] That bloke’s off. I feel really bad now… [Woman] It’s just two pints!', then the trigger '– It’s just two what, love?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Happier than they should. I’ve got a new shower gel. I can’t leave myself alone. Sniffin’ myself whenever I get the c...', then the trigger 'Orange and mandarin.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Can you imagine a harder job than that?', then the trigger '”Kids, we’re about to learn about love.” ”Well, good luck with that, I’m gonna lick that tree.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Sounds entirely plausible. – Come here. – I am gonna take you into the house to meet my wife and daughter.', then the trigger '– [Cheering] – Turn.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You’ve seen those people, you’ve heard them. They listen to the news and invent their own misery to go with it.', then the trigger '”Free TVs for prisoners?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '”l better feed the beast, I don’t want it dying on me.', then the trigger '”I love you, Sarah.” Just lose the… Has any text ever been worthwhile?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And it’s amazing, sometimes tiny things can be really, really lovely.', then the trigger 'I was on a tube the other day, I saw a pregnant lady, right?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'D’you reckon any kids have tried to bunk off school by going, ”Mum, I’ve definitely got', then the trigger 'swine flu.” ”Well, you haven’t, have you, Tom?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '”ls that any way to behave?!” She doesn’t know it’s been done to me.', then the trigger 'She thinks I’ve done it to myself and waited for her.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'How do you feel about that? Right, so… [Cheering] When in Rome… So we’re both unconscious at this stage.', then the trigger '– So what happens from here?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Never say it! Never say it! ”You’re gonna do what?” ”Nothing!', then the trigger 'Not gonna do anything!” What a Crimewatch reconstruction though, can you imagine that?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'How funny’s that? The idea that God could get angry. ”They’re trying to make tiny versions of themselves!', then the trigger 'I’m absolutely furious!” He won’t be.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '”You’re gonna let that parking meter get away with that?', then the trigger '”Cos he’s made you look like a monkey, Dave, and you ain’t no monkey.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Although, I… Not although!', then the trigger 'But I was on about time travel the other day, this lady in Manchester… I’ll ask you the same question.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Why didn’t you say something?” ”Coke can to the face!” So, no thank you. Any other questions?', then the trigger '[Indistinct] Most awkward moment of my life?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'The Pope recently went to Africa and said that condoms weren’t useful in the fight against AIDS.', then the trigger 'He said that abstinence was the way forward.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Isn’t that hilarious?” ”Not really.', then the trigger 'I shat myself.” Now, I’ve only recently found out that they did not buy those wolf masks in Lanzarote.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'How easy’s his job? Bangin’ her and being racist. I could do that. ”There you go, Liz.', then the trigger 'Chinky-winky-woo!” The royal family are amazing, aren’t they?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'How good would that feel? You’d have to tell your partner. That would really freak him out if you start… Ah!', then the trigger 'Here come the latecomers.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'He does a really amazing dance, he’s like that, ”Yeah, yeah. You want a bit of green, baby?', then the trigger '”Like a little bit of yellow?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'What an appalling dog!” Makes you so happy and there’s nothing wrong with that, is there?', then the trigger 'Sometimes you see something and you’re like, ”Wow!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'He was the front end of a donkey. He was a genius.', then the trigger 'He was the leader of our gang, every gang had a leader.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'I just get the job done!” – What do you do, mate? – I’m a sales manager. Oh, you’re up there?', then the trigger 'What do you sell?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You know what that looks like. It’s bloody horrible. I don’t know if you’ve ever seen duck sex? You don’t forget that!', then the trigger 'The noise alone.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s one of those… – – That’s just a joke. It’s one of those… That was quite lovely. ”Is that racist?', then the trigger 'I’m not sure.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Well, I was talking about something… Yeah, Barack Obama – wonderful man.', then the trigger 'The reason why we like him, I think, is because he looks clever.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'But what would we show her?” And Tom went, ”You know what we’d show her.', then the trigger '”We’d re-enact the story.” Everyone has that, don’t they?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'The world is full of woe and wonder. Don’t look for misery.', then the trigger 'Like, there’s nothing better than an old lady who thinks, ”I’m nearly dead.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

The setup points the reader toward 'Come on over! It’s Harry time!” – We’d watch it! He’s ferociously stupid. That’s why we like him.', then the trigger 'It’s the same as Susan Boyle.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.

The setup points the reader toward '”Well this is dragging.” ”It’s too preachy. It’s too preachy.” ”I prefer Catcher In The Rye.', then the trigger 'Shall we munch his nuts?” You have to laugh.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Mr McDonald, our teacher, went, ”Lydia! How would you like it ”if l banged you against the desk?!” Oh!', then the trigger 'The greatest day of school!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '– I’m just late. – ”Nothing, I’m just late. Deal with it.” – ”You’re not my real dad.', then the trigger '”I had to mow my plentiful lawn.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'As if your first day isn’t terrifying enough!', then the trigger '”Let’s just pop your stab vest on.” ”Where am I going?!” ”To a place of learning.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s been a genuine pleasure.', then the trigger 'Thank you so much for coming, hope you had fun.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Holidays are comin’! Holidays are comin’!” We’re all connected weirdly by odd things we do.', then the trigger 'We all laugh at stuff we shouldn’t do sometimes.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Look after me if I pass out.” ”Yeah. On your way, dickhead, on your way. ”Right, he’s out cold.', then the trigger 'Gentlemen, let’s go to work.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Where would you travel if you could travel back in time? Where would you go? – Fair enough.', then the trigger '[Overlapping calls] – Did somebody say Jupiter?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Me and my little brother, we took a knife just in case the leprechaun acted up.', then the trigger '”Better pack a blade.” ”Yeah, small man syndrome.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'He always used to tell about sexual advice.', then the trigger '”Seriously, there’s a thing called Mars Bar parties.” ”We’re 11 .” ”I know.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s… Yep, OK, it’s quite nice. A little bit weird at the same time. And, lucky, you’re sat next to the nutters!', then the trigger 'There you go!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'How does that work? – ”Moat: cleaned out.', then the trigger 'There’s an obvious link there.” There is no link.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'A teacher can’t teach a child aged five about sex.” There’s worse ways to learn than that.', then the trigger 'You can watch a duck go at it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

The setup points the reader toward 'When you don’t, that means you don’t love me any more.” ”I do love you! I love you so much!', then the trigger 'I don’t know the etiquette.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Er… I would argue putting marbles up my brother’s bum was a fairly tense moment. When your mother looks at you.', then the trigger 'That takes some beating.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s called an iPod, Gabriel. ”Put it on shuffle. Put it on shuffle. ”That’s the stuff G.O.D.', then the trigger 'likes.” People get obsessed with music, don’t they?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.