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Joke Writing

Sept. 19, 2017

The Best Joke From Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix SpecialNo one writes jokes like Jerry Seinfeld. Here he is at his best.

By Jesse David Fox
joke writing Apr. 5, 2017

Why Louis C.K.’s Trans Joke Is Better Than Dave Chappelle’sBoth comedians address the touchy subject in their new specials.

By Jesse David Fox

chat room Feb. 24, 2017

Neal Brennan Explains How He Pitches Black Comedians Jokes With the N-WordThe comedian takes us inside his process in this transcript of Vulture’s comedy podcast, Good One.

By Jesse David Fox
jokes July 15, 2016

Ghostbusters Is Helped by a YouTube-Comment JokeIt serves as a pressure-release valve for audiences.

By Jesse David Fox
joke writing June 6, 2016

How Bo Burnham Is Deconstructing the Idea of ‘Truth in Comedy’In his new special, Make Happy, Bo Burnham takes on Big Honesty.

By Jesse David Fox
joke writing June 3, 2016

How to Open Your Stand-up Special When You Have Terminal CancerThanks to Ellen and a $50,000 Kickstarter, Quincy Jones got to achieve his dream of taping a stand-up special.

By Jesse David Fox
joke writing May 9, 2016

Appreciating Ali Wong’s Powerful Pregnancy Joke in Baby CobraFor decades, a disproportionate number of male comics have been getting rich on being-a-parent jokes.

By Jesse David Fox