 Comedy: November 16, 2005 Issue [#713] |
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This week: Edited by: Melissa is fashionably late!  
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Life throws us curve balls, running us through a gambit of emotions. The best emotion of all is happines, and nothing envokes happiness more than laughter. There is a science to making others laugh, and it is through that science that comedy has evolved.
This topic of this week's Comedy Newsletter is the three rules of a punchline. |
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Three Rules to the Punchline
When writing comedy or setting up a joke, everything that depends on the success of the humor is the setup. A joke can't be funny if there isn't any lead into it. You can't jump from a topic of grapes into a joke about carrots without some kind of transition between the two.
The first thing you should do is set up the joke, making sure to include the important information about the setting. Be as descriptive as possible, putting your reader into the situation.
Next, you would describe the situation or event that is central to the joke. Continue to use description words, as it will draw your reader into the joke.
Finally, it's time for the punch line. You've been setting up for this the entire time, to lead your audience into the joke. Don't forget the element of surprise; your punch line should take them somewhere that they aren't expecting.
Using those three techniques, you'll have readers laughing at your comedy items in no time!
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Interesting concept, Mel, that procrastination can be comedy. However, I can see how it could be later, much later, or to other people not envolved. Now, let's see how funny putting off preparing my newsletter for next week a bit longer. Hmmmm . . .
~~ Vivian 
Hello, Viv!
I hope that you didn't procrastinate too long! Maybe I should have put a "Don't try this at home!" disclaimer on my letter!
Mel!
It can be tough to juggle so many things happening in our lives. I think you did a marvelous job of it and I grant you a day-off from life. Relax and enjoy. 
~~ billwilcox
Hello Bill!
Could you come tell my husband that I get a day off? He doesn't seem to think so!  Thanks for the encouragement!
Everyone in my house is a procrastinator! It drives me crazy. It's funny when it's someone else rushing around, though.
~~ Deelyte- Chillin'
Hello Dee!
Procrastination drives me crazy, too. I'll make plans to do something, only to find out that my husband has planned something else that he feels is more important. Next thin you know, it's Monday afternoon, and my newsletter still hasn't been submitted. Lucky for me, I put my foot down this month and am getting it in on time. 
I grew up in South Bend, my dad's an alumni. We went to a game but left halfway cuz we couldn't see. Dad watched the rest on tv.
~~ seleneyue
It can be hard to see, especially if you're sitting behind the student section. They stand up for the entire game. During the USC game, the entire stadium stood for just about the whole game. Thanks for sharing!
I am looking for a new job as well (except I am currently out of work and don't have enough for next rent -- no procrastination involved, though!).
So, good luck to you, and wish me luck as well!
~~ nexuscommand
Thank you for the good luck wishes! I definitely wish you luck as well. The job market is tough these days.
Melvira,
I don't have a good excuse for waiting to thank you for selecting Despertado for the Editor's Picks section.
¡Gracias!
~~ newmeadowuno
You're welcome!
Until next time,
Melissa is fashionably late!
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