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How to Write a Good Joke

How to Write a Good Joke6+ hour, 15+ min ago   (612+ words) Emmy-nominated comedian and writer Jenny Hagel gives advice on getting a laugh. By Jenny Hagel Winter 2026 Voices The world is full of good jokes " and bad jokes. And very bad jokes. So what makes a joke good? " Sometimes it's an…...