Mitch Hedberg

How to Write Stand-Up Comedy: Mastering Broken Assumption Jokes

Joke Structures, also known as “joke formats” or “joke types” is a way for comedians to organize a setup and punchline to create a comedic conflict. A “Joke Formula” is a conventional joke-writing strategy for making these structures. You can find a breakdown of each joke in Playfully Inappropriate (2nd Edition) and the Playfully Inappropriate Workbook. The book and workbook will teach you a really easy way to write any type of joke.

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