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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.

Gay people: I support your movement, but if you wanna take advice from a negro: Pace yourself, these things take a while. Just cause they passed the law, doesn't mean they're gonna like you. ...Cuz Brown vs Board of Education was in 1955- Somebody called me a "Nigger" in traffic last wednesday. It takes a minute. -Dave Chapelle

wordplaydialogueclean↑ 31,406Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Gay people: I support your movement, but if you wanna take advice from a negro: Pace yourself, these things take a wh...', then the trigger '-Dave Chapelle' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'Chapelle is amazing and this post doesn’t violate any rules. /r/standupshots requires content be credited, but it doe...'.

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.

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.

Everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick's day... ...except Koreans. We're still Chinese. β€’ JAMIE WARD

wordplaystoryclean↑ 23,297Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick's day... ...except Koreans. We're still Chinese. β€’', then the trigger 'JAMIE WARD' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'Oh man this joke reminds me of a post I read several years ago. I don't remember if it was on Reddit or somewhere els...'.

WESTS C emedy There are over 700 Hollywood films about Adolf Hitler. I bet he's pissed about how much money he made the Jews. Insta @geoffreyatm

wordplaylistclean↑ 22,612Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'WESTS C emedy There are over 700 Hollywood films about Adolf Hitler. I bet he's pissed about how much money he made t...', then the trigger 'Insta @geoffreyatm' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'This is funny because the Jewish people has often been caricatured as greedy, a stereotypical trait that Hitler himse...'.

I was an awkward kid, I never looked anyone in the eyes, not even once- I have no idea what my parents look like. For all I know, they could be a pair of wool blankets. Except I know that's ridiculous & impossible- wool blankets make you feel safe and secure.

wordplaystoryclean↑ 22,342Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I was an awkward kid, I never looked anyone in the eyes, not even once- I have no idea what my parents look like. For...', then the trigger 'safe and secure.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'I like the punchline a lot, the only thing that doesn't work for me is the introduction of the wool blanket, it's a h...'.

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.

I was reading about the ancient Greeks and I learned something cool You can use olive oil when you have anal sex But you can't use virgin or extra virgin olive oil You gotta use "technically still a virgin" olive oil And be careful when you use condoms, because, as you know, the Trojans lost the war against ancient Greece I have a lot of jokes like this--about ancient history But I don't want to be one of those female comics who only does period jokes Maura Sateriale @ MauraSatirical

wordplaystoryedgy↑ 21,460Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I was reading about the ancient Greeks and I learned something cool You can use olive oil when you have anal sex But...', then the trigger '@ MauraSatirical' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'The jokes are good, your graphic design skills need some work though. Trim the white bars on top and bottom, and add...'.

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.

To get healthy I make my own mayonnaise. Gotta beat the hell outta eggs & oil - its not hard tho. See it uses the same muscles as masturbating, which is what you do when girls find out you can't afford mayonnaise. It's a viscous cycle! @LoydDigg

wordplaystoryedgy↑ 20,634Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'To get healthy I make my own mayonnaise. Gotta beat the hell outta eggs & oil - its not hard tho. See it uses the sam...', then the trigger '@LoydDigg' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'Thought the punchline was a typo at first, it took me a minute. Well done!'.

Libertarians are the smartest people ever. Until they keep talking. Every conversation goes like this: "We should stay out of Syria!" Sounds reasonable. "Legalize marijuana and gay marriage!" I totally agree. "Every child has the right to work in a factory!" Wait, what? "Do you want Uncle Sam reading your email?!" Hell no! "Then who is he to tell you what is and isn't flammable?!" Nathan Anderson @NathanTheSnake Photo: KL Thomas

wordplaydialogueedgy↑ 20,168Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Libertarians are the smartest people ever. Until they keep talking. Every conversation goes like this: "We should sta...', then the trigger 'Photo: KL Thomas' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'I was shooting heroin and reading β€œThe Fountainhead” in the front seat of my privately owned police cruiser when a ca...'.

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.

I finally did one of those DNA tests and wit turns out I'm 40% German 23% Irish, and 100% going to jail for that murder. ID UP NY Pete Stegemeyer @itspeteri

wordplaystoryedgy↑ 19,685Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'I finally did one of those DNA tests and wit turns out I'm 40% German 23% Irish, and 100% going to jail for that murd...', then the trigger '@itspeteri' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'I'm on the road a lot, and I usually end up staying in pretty sketchy hotels. My friends always ask if I'm scared of...'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's a me... I'm a broken...

wordplaysetup-punchlineclean↑ 15,470Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'It's a me...', then the trigger 'I'm a broken...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with 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.

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.

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.

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.

Eggs use me. What?

wordplaysetup-punchlineclean↑ 13,263Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Eggs use me.', then the trigger 'What?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with 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.

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.

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.

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.

An in eresting title

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,146Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

Meditate on it

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,118Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

Case closed.

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,062Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

Rich people

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 10,023Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

Doggos

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,892Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

hahah

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,878Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

They just don’t taste right!

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,835Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'They just don’t taste right!', then the trigger 'They just don’t taste right!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.

Operation Pothole

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,798Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

Whos car?

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,743Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

Hooker furniture

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,695Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

E or ß?

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,664Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

Chemist n Plumber

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,572Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

*sad mario noises*

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,551Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

Title

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,540Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

Brochure!

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,508Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

Monster under the bed

wordplayone-linerclean↑ 9,402Tier A
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

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

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