Tom Segura

The setup points the reader toward 'They were lookin’ for some smoke!” And they’re like, “all right.', then the trigger 'Jesus Christ.” They always cut to the whitest detective from that guy too.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '“The last dude’s eyes didn’t even work. “It was sad.', then the trigger 'You’re lucky you have your health, ese.” “Orale.” I’m always trying to set goals.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You ask travel advice to people who know you intimately. They know you well.', then the trigger 'They can guide you based on what they know about you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And I just found out that not everybody does. Here’s how I found out.', then the trigger 'We moved… my wife and I moved to a new place.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'It doesn’t matter where you go, or what language you speak, people just want to connect.', then the trigger 'And you know when you have chemistry with somebody.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Because I think you would all say', then the trigger 'the same thing.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You work here?” And he’s like, “it’s my passion.” “Will you say Adrian or something?” “Nah.” It’s nuts.', then the trigger 'You have to watch this show.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And you’re like, “I’m learning Spanish. Can somebody pass me a Kleenex?” [Sighs] Mm. You like that segue?', then the trigger 'I like being married.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Just so there’s no confusion. I didn’t go to a shoe store.', then the trigger 'I went to a coffee place, okay?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s a flaky-looking thing. I ate one, and one is enough.', then the trigger 'And then I left this place, and I was walking down the street.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'I don’t know him.” And then, they’ll throw one bit of evidence against the', then the trigger 'wall, hoping it’ll solve the case.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'I go back to D.C.', then the trigger 'I go in town, I call a friend, we go to a restaurant, just a random restaurant.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is absurdism.

The setup points the reader toward 'It’s my ass too, you know.” Oh, come on.', then the trigger 'I really wish that each and every one of you could see my internet search history.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '“I got told no 100 times by 100 people trying to find you.', then the trigger '“My hotel room used to look like an episode of NCIS.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s what she likes.” I was like, “really?” And she was like, “oh, yeah.”', then the trigger 'I go, “you go, ‘I’m super horny.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'I feel like there’s dumb deaths that they kind of subtly', then the trigger 'mock, like, on the news.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

The setup points the reader toward '‘Cause I think he’s not gonna get it, and I’ll tell you why.', then the trigger 'I completely judged the guy, ’cause the guy’s your typical L.A.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '“That’s called a panic attack, “and that’s a horrible', then the trigger 'sales pitch for crack.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'She’ll be like, “oh, so, like, what are you into?” What do you like?” And this is', then the trigger 'when a man’s brain goes, “don’t scare her.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You’re gonna have hotel room sex, which is, let’s have sex, but let’s also disrespect this room.', then the trigger 'I do that too, except I’m alone.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

The setup points the reader toward 'This is crazy.” I always like it when I eat myself out of breath.', then the trigger 'I feel like that’s a good boost to my day.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'The guy gets out. He’s got all white hair. Much older man.', then the trigger 'From the beginning, he makes me uncomfortable when he calls me sir.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Now, I feel obligated to find the owner. But here’s the honest-to-god truth, I really want to.', then the trigger 'I’ve always dreamed about finding a wallet.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'I’ve actually had to fart for, like, four years.” “All right. Let that fart out.” Sexually liberating to get married.', then the trigger 'It is, really is.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

The setup points the reader toward 'They’re like, oh, you know, you… you know, you watch too much tv, it’ll rot your', then the trigger 'mind, or, you can’t learn anything from television.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'There’s a pig trough in the back. That’s for you guys. That’s for the big ballers up front.', then the trigger 'Some people buy first class tickets.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And you leave me alone, because I’m doing the queen’s work. You know who likes to be cowboys more than anybody?', then the trigger 'Do you know who?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Like, they’re literally like, “your life is on the line. “We need to talk to you.', then the trigger '“Why don’t you have a seat, “uh, little stank?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You don’t have to participate, but you’re at least there, I don’t know, giving notes, I guess.', then the trigger '“Mm, mm, mm.” “You have horrible technique.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'I guess that’s a thing. Here’s what I’ve been doing though.', then the trigger 'I shop for things that are, like, way out of my price range.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward '“I come to a restaurant at random, “I get seated in your section, “and I recognize you from your I.D.', then the trigger '“That’s burned into my memory.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is absurdism.

The setup points the reader toward 'When I walk out, my wife is no longer sitting on the couch.', then the trigger 'She’s now standing, holding car keys.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And she goes… “[Gagging]”. “Which way is the subway? [Speaks Spanish] [Gags]”.', then the trigger 'You’re like, “now it’s sinking in.” Some of you didn’t like that one.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'He points at me, which is super aggressive, you know, to start a conversation with somebody.', then the trigger 'Like, “hey, man.” You’re like, “hey.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'Sometimes, there’s nothing there. And that’s okay. You’re not supposed to connect with everybody on the planet. That...', then the trigger 'You should embrace that.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is absurdism.

The setup points the reader toward 'He goes, “I have everything.” And I was like, “oh.” And then he opened his attache', then the trigger 'and he had every denomination of every currency.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'He goes… [Exhales] I’m like… and he goes, “wow!”', then the trigger 'And I’m like, “really, ‘wow’?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'If you’re a cowboy, then I am a knight.', then the trigger 'I’m a knight, and I’m gonna wear armor every day, in case somebody wants to joust.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'That’s what people say when they answer the phone.', then the trigger 'Maybe if they’re in a bad mood, “what?” Those are the two options.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'So make it quick, all right?” I look over, I’m like, “what is it?” And she goes,', then the trigger '“is this yours?” And she’s holding a wallet.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'You know what that is? That’s a sense of entitlement. That’s me thinking I should be associated with this thing.', then the trigger 'And I haven’t earned it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'And she was just all shoulders. And I go, “nothing?', then the trigger 'You have no solution?” And she goes, “do you still want coffee?” I’m like, “yeah.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The setup points the reader toward 'I’d love to learn another language, but there’s too much porn to watch. Why not combine the two, right?', then the trigger 'Have you seen these language videos?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.