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200+ Best One-Liners

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The funniest /r/jokes has ever been

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 71,172Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'The funniest /r/jokes has ever been', then the trigger 'The funniest /r/jokes has ever been' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Oh Dusty.

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 43,552Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Oh Dusty.', then the trigger 'Oh Dusty.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

It shall commence on 4/20

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 39,562Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It shall commence on 4/20', then the trigger 'It shall commence on 4/20' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Was the prize taxable?

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 33,536Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Was the prize taxable?', then the trigger 'Was the prize taxable?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

If pronouncing my b's as v's makes me sound Russian, then soviet.

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 32,090Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'If pronouncing my b's as v's makes me', then the trigger 'sound Russian, then soviet.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

For those of us always looking...

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 30,886Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'For those of us always looking...', then the trigger 'For those of us always looking...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Midwives

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 30,691Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Midwives', then the trigger 'Midwives' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Windy

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 26,013Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Windy', then the trigger 'Windy' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Argument at family dinner...

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 25,608Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Argument at family dinner...', then the trigger 'Argument at family dinner...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Sick doggo.

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 25,490Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Sick doggo.', then the trigger 'Sick doggo.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Dad-ception

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 25,466Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Dad-ception', then the trigger 'Dad-ception' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

What has 4 letters, sometimes has 9 letters, but never has 5 letters.

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 25,271Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'What has 4 letters, sometimes has 9 letters, but', then the trigger 'never has 5 letters.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

You gotta hand it to blind prostitutes.

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 24,834Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'You gotta hand it to blind prostitutes.', then the trigger 'You gotta hand it to blind prostitutes.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Those brother in law pun skills

wordplayone-lineredgy↑ 24,744Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Those brother in law pun skills', then the trigger 'Those brother in law pun skills' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

/r/puns appreciates it.

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 24,555Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '/r/puns appreciates it.', then the trigger '/r/puns appreciates it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

It All

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 24,031Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It All', then the trigger 'It All' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Spring is in the air

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 23,605Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Spring is in the air', then the trigger 'Spring is in the air' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Timing.

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 22,058Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Timing.', then the trigger 'Timing.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Title is afraid of 72

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 22,025Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Title is afraid of 72', then the trigger 'Title is afraid of 72' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

This pun is magical

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 21,551Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'This pun is magical', then the trigger 'This pun is magical' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Hello dark nes my old friend

wordplayone-lineredgy↑ 21,105Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Hello dark nes my old friend', then the trigger 'Hello dark nes my old friend' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Is it raining?

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 21,084Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Is it raining?', then the trigger 'Is it raining?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I'm sure he'll grow up to liver healthy life.

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 20,157Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I'm sure he'll grow up to', then the trigger 'liver healthy life.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Where are our desssssks

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 19,909Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Where are our desssssks', then the trigger 'Where are our desssssks' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

The average person is really mean

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 19,840Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'The average person is really mean', then the trigger 'The average person is really mean' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Light travels faster than sound

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 19,511Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Light travels faster than sound', then the trigger 'Light travels faster than sound' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

That's a foot and...

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 19,419Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That's a foot and...', then the trigger 'That's a foot and...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Gf asked for help, and I did the best I can

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 19,100Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Gf asked for help, and I did', then the trigger 'the best I can' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

I wish I knew who created this

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 18,670Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I wish I knew who created this', then the trigger 'I wish I knew who created this' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Marry her faster

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 18,229Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Marry her faster', then the trigger 'Marry her faster' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Dude, where’s my

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 18,156Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Dude, where’s my', then the trigger 'Dude, where’s my' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

When a woman is giving birth, she is literally kidding.

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 17,713Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'When a woman is giving birth, she', then the trigger 'is literally kidding.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

One in every 2 and a half men is HIV positive.

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 17,453Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'One in every 2 and a half', then the trigger 'men is HIV positive.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Shout out to people wondering what the opposite of in is.

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 17,270Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Shout out to people wondering what the', then the trigger 'opposite of in is.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Geology rocks but geography is where it's at

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 16,889Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Geology rocks but geography is where it's at', then the trigger 'Geology rocks but geography is where it's at' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I hope Fast & Furious 10 is called "Fast 10: Your Seatbelts "

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 16,821Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I hope Fast & Furious 10 is called "Fast', then the trigger '10: Your Seatbelts "' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

That's a triple

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 16,697Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'That's a triple', then the trigger 'That's a triple' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest?

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 16,592Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they', then the trigger 'guilty of resisting a rest?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Even though Spongebob is the main character, Patrick is the star.

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 16,591Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Even though Spongebob is the main character,', then the trigger 'Patrick is the star.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Oh, Man!

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 16,469Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Oh, Man!', then the trigger 'Oh, Man!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Nice explanation.

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 16,258Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Nice explanation.', then the trigger 'Nice explanation.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

I like this one.

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 16,140Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I like this one.', then the trigger 'I like this one.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Otherwise

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 16,090Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Otherwise', then the trigger 'Otherwise' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Stolen Antidepressants

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 15,995Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Stolen Antidepressants', then the trigger 'Stolen Antidepressants' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Antics

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 15,769Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Antics', then the trigger 'Antics' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Casualty of War

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 15,758Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Casualty of War', then the trigger 'Casualty of War' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Wholesome too

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 15,441Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Wholesome too', then the trigger 'Wholesome too' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

But that’s not important right now…

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 14,777Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'But that’s not important right now…', then the trigger 'But that’s not important right now…' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

People are usually shocked when they find out I'm not a very good electrician.

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 14,643Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'People are usually shocked when they find out I'm', then the trigger 'not a very good electrician.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The perfect sign doesn't exi-

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 14,358Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'The perfect sign doesn't exi-', then the trigger 'The perfect sign doesn't exi-' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

To call the whole Elon Musk controversy β€œElon-Gate” seems like a bit of a stretch

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 13,871Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'To call the whole Elon Musk controversy β€œElon-Gate” seems like', then the trigger 'a bit of a stretch' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I'm usually prebeared but ...

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 13,836Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I'm usually prebeared but ...', then the trigger 'I'm usually prebeared but ...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Breaking a leg during an audition ensures that you end up in the cast.

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 13,777Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Breaking a leg during an audition ensures that you', then the trigger 'end up in the cast.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Thought this would be appreciated here

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 13,625Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Thought this would be appreciated here', then the trigger 'Thought this would be appreciated here' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

This dina change anything for him

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 13,434Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'This dina change anything for him', then the trigger 'This dina change anything for him' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Justice is a dish best served cold, if it were served warm it would be justwater

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 13,357Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Justice is a dish best served cold, if it were served', then the trigger 'warm it would be justwater' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Back in a JIF

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 13,109Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Back in a JIF', then the trigger 'Back in a JIF' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

It would be a shame

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 13,085Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It would be a shame', then the trigger 'It would be a shame' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

I’d tell you a Fibonacci joke, but’s it’s probably as bad as the last two you’ve heard combined

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 13,073Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I’d tell you a Fibonacci joke, but’s it’s probably as bad as', then the trigger 'the last two you’ve heard combined' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Batman

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 13,060Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Batman', then the trigger 'Batman' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Im stuffed

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 12,681Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Im stuffed', then the trigger 'Im stuffed' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

...dary

incongruity-resolutionone-linerclean↑ 12,601Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward '...dary', then the trigger '...dary' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I loaf it πŸ˜‚

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 12,498Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I loaf it πŸ˜‚', then the trigger 'I loaf it πŸ˜‚' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Never is

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 12,467Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Never is', then the trigger 'Never is' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Ngl has me at the first half

reliefone-linerdark↑ 12,449Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Ngl has me at the first half', then the trigger 'Ngl has me at the first half' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is relief with benign-violation.

Life’s a beach

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 12,372Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Life’s a beach', then the trigger 'Life’s a beach' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

A wrinkle in humor.

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 12,362Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'A wrinkle in humor.', then the trigger 'A wrinkle in humor.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

One nation, indivisible....

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 12,296Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'One nation, indivisible....', then the trigger 'One nation, indivisible....' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

On a desert island

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 12,187Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'On a desert island', then the trigger 'On a desert island' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Music puns are an acquired taste

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 12,128Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Music puns are an acquired taste', then the trigger 'Music puns are an acquired taste' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

UP UP AND AWAY

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 12,099Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'UP UP AND AWAY', then the trigger 'UP UP AND AWAY' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Well I mean I would be mad...

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,987Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Well I mean I would be mad...', then the trigger 'Well I mean I would be mad...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Still up for sale?

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,973Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Still up for sale?', then the trigger 'Still up for sale?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

She probably said, "Let's weight"

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,905Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'She probably said, "Let's weight"', then the trigger 'She probably said, "Let's weight"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Fancy ants = elegant

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,886Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Fancy ants = elegant', then the trigger 'Fancy ants = elegant' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

This pun is on the right trak

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,570Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'This pun is on the right trak', then the trigger 'This pun is on the right trak' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Bye...

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,519Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Bye...', then the trigger 'Bye...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

What an absolute ewenit

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,501Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'What an absolute ewenit', then the trigger 'What an absolute ewenit' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

This is funnier than it seems 2B

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,490Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'This is funnier than it seems 2B', then the trigger 'This is funnier than it seems 2B' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Time’s fun when you are having flies.

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,476Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Time’s fun when you are having flies.', then the trigger 'Time’s fun when you are having flies.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

I'd ruther not say

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,359Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I'd ruther not say', then the trigger 'I'd ruther not say' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Hot tea

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 11,199Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Hot tea', then the trigger 'Hot tea' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Well!

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,954Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Well!', then the trigger 'Well!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Aggravated

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,817Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Aggravated', then the trigger 'Aggravated' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Praypal

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,775Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Praypal', then the trigger 'Praypal' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Remains to be seen...

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,771Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Remains to be seen...', then the trigger 'Remains to be seen...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Nice Outlook

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,757Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Nice Outlook', then the trigger 'Nice Outlook' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

A middle aged woman

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,689Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'A middle aged woman', then the trigger 'A middle aged woman' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Ba dum, tsss

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,641Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Ba dum, tsss', then the trigger 'Ba dum, tsss' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Day and night

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,614Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Day and night', then the trigger 'Day and night' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Kind of a dirty joke, but a lot cleaner now.

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,570Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Kind of a dirty joke, but a', then the trigger 'lot cleaner now.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

An oldie but a goodie….

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,517Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'An oldie but a goodie….', then the trigger 'An oldie but a goodie….' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Does this make the cut

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,453Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Does this make the cut', then the trigger 'Does this make the cut' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

A man of letters

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,439Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'A man of letters', then the trigger 'A man of letters' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Im left all a loan

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,329Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Im left all a loan', then the trigger 'Im left all a loan' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Greg or Ian hmmm

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,301Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Greg or Ian hmmm', then the trigger 'Greg or Ian hmmm' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

I just need some space

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,256Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I just need some space', then the trigger 'I just need some space' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Some meaningful words

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,222Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Some meaningful words', then the trigger 'Some meaningful words' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

No spoilers

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,220Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'No spoilers', then the trigger 'No spoilers' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

I laughed so hard 😭

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,161Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I laughed so hard 😭', then the trigger 'I laughed so hard 😭' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

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