Editing and Polishing Jokes
by Editing and Polishing Jokes in Standup Comedy Writing jokes is one thing—making them funny is another. The difference between a mediocre joke and a killer …
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Managing Energy Levels During a Set
Managing Energy Levels During a Set in Standup Comedy Energy is one of the most underrated yet essential aspects of standup comedy. The way a …
Utilizing Physical Comedy in Standup
Utilizing Physical Comedy in Standup Comedy Physical comedy has been an essential part of humor for centuries. From Charlie Chaplin’s silent film antics to Jim …
Comedy Writing Tips
Comedy Writing Tips: A Real Guide to Writing Jokes That Actually Land Comedy writing is an ancient and noble art, dating back to when one …
Observational Humor Techniques
by Observational Humor Techniques in Standup Comedy The Art of Observational Comedy Observational humor is one of the most effective and widely appreciated styles in standup …
Local Man Wins Lottery, Still Can’t Afford Rent
by Million-Dollar Dream Turns Into Landlord’s Payday Housing Market Remains the Real Winner He bought a mansion, but now he can’t afford the property taxes. The …
New Planet Capable of Supporting Life
by Scientists Discover New Planet Capable of Supporting Life; Billionaires Begin Packing Elon Musk called dibs on the first ticket, even though nobody knows how to …
Mark Twain’s Satire: The Twain Train
by All Aboard the Twain Train to Absurdity America’s Favorite Satirist Roasts Us from Beyond the Grave If Mark Twain were alive today, he’d probably have …
Government Declares War on War Declarations: “Enough is Enough!”
by How to Write War Declaration Satire War declaration satire is one of the boldest, sharpest, and most subversively hilarious forms of comedic writing. At its …
Missile Meltdown: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for World War III (or Twitter Supremacy)
by When Foreign Policy Becomes a Social Media Feud Strategic Defense, But with More Tweets and Less Strategy Global tensions have now reached the point where …
Biden and the Pope Meet for Unforgettable Talks (Literally)
by When Politics and Religion Collide in Real-Time Memory Loss A Historic Conversation Neither Party Will Remember Biden and the Pope had a long meeting, but …
How Fashion Became Royal Warfare: Princess Diana’s Polyester Power Play
by When Clothes Speak Louder Than Words Fashion as a Weapon in the Battle of Royal Influence Princess Diana’s revenge dress had more impact than half …
Mind Mapping for Comedy
by Mind Mapping for Comedy: The Art and Science of Standup Comedy The Structure of Standup: Crafting a Set That Connects Standup comedy is often seen …
Billionaire Predicts Recession, Immediately Causes One
by Economy Spirals After One Guy Sneezes Financial Stability is Now Just a Billionaire’s Mood Swing “I see a downturn coming,” he whispered, and 40,000 jobs …
Matt Gaetz Withdraws Faster Than a Politician at a Lie Detector Test
by The Fastest Political Retreat in History Matt Gaetz Becomes Olympic Gold Contender in Backpedaling Gaetz withdrew his own plan before the ink was dry on …
The National Pun Fatigue Crisis: America Groans Its Way to Sanity
by Too Many Puns: A Nation on the Brink Dad Jokes Declared a Public Health Emergency Scientists say the dad joke per capita has reached dangerous …
Congress Passes ‘No Child Left Unmonitored’ Act
Congress Passes ‘No Child Left Unmonitored’ Act to Ensure 24/7 Surveillance Parents can now receive a live-stream of their child’s entire day, including every sneeze, …
Area Woman’s ‘Five More Minutes’ of Sleep Miraculously Turns into Two Hours
by Area Woman’s ‘Five More Minutes’ of Sleep Miraculously Turns into Two Hours Scientists confirmed her ability to time travel, but only forward. Her alarm clock …
Local Man Announces He’s ‘Taking a Break from Social Media’
by Local Man Proudly Announces He’s ‘Taking a Break from Social Media’ via 12 Separate Posts His first post read, “I’m leaving Facebook forever.” His second …
New Study Finds That 100% of Studies Are Inconclusive
by New Study Finds That 100% of Studies Are Inconclusive A study found that eating eggs is good for you—unless you read last week’s study. Scientists …
Jeff Abraham & George Carlin
by Comedy Writer on Jeff Abraham & George Carlin Jeff Abraham dealing with George Carlin Being George Carlin’s publicist must’ve been like being a zookeeper for …
Developing Your Comedic Voice in Stand-Up Comedy
by Finding Your Unique Perspective Every great stand-up comedian has a distinct voice—something that makes them immediately recognizable. Your comedic voice is the combination of your …
Techniques for Generating Ideas
by Techniques for Generating Ideas in Standup Comedy The Art of Idea Generation in Comedy Standup comedy is often perceived as a spontaneous and effortless art, …
10 Brands That Really Need to Rebrand in 2025
by Corporate Names That Aged Worse Than Milk Rebranding for Survival: A Business Reality Check Facebook’s proposed rebrand, “DataFarm,” was rejected for being too accurate. Spirit …
B-Movies
by A Comedy Writer’s 15 Observations About B-Movies 1. The Budget Mirage A $20 million budget in Hollywood is like bringing a garden hose to fight …