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Neal O'Carroll

@intoyourhead.bsky.social

Matchstick Cats 866: The Harmful Joke

#webcomics #catcomics #comicstrips #humor #funnies #catlaughts #jokewriting

Matchstick Cats 866: The Harmful Joke

#webcomics #catcomics #comicstrips #humor #funnies #catlaughts #jokewriting

intoyourhead.ie

November 7, 2026 at 9:13 AM

robertmbarrows.bsky.social

@robertmbarrows.bsky.social

Looking for some very funny #Jokes for #TellAnOldJoke Day (July 24th)?
Treat yourself to some very edgy jokes I wrote in a #book called “Crazy Robert’s Joke Book.” You can see more about it: www.prlog.org/13159554
#NationalTellAnOldJokeDay #Comedy #Jokes #JokeWriting #Comedian #OldJokes #JokeBook

For Tell an Old Joke Day, Treat Yourself to some very edgy jokes in "Crazy Robert's Joke Book"

For Tell an Old Joke Day, Treat Yourself to some very edgy jokes in "Crazy Robert's Joke Book". Looking for some funny jokes for National Tell an Old Joke Day? Treat yourself to some very edgy jokes y...

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July 20, 2026 at 9:21 PM

Ed Morrish

@edmorrish.com

they should teach jokewriting in school, because if people don’t learn how to write jokes they’ll be condemned to share screenshots from x: the everything app

July 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Plauzzable

@plauzzable.bsky.social

SATURDAYS
12:15pm PST / 3:15pm EST
Barry's Open Mic
Register here: plauzzable.com

#comedy #onlinecomedy #plauzzable #comedyrevolution #comedian #onlineopenmic #openmic #standupcomedy #jokes #jokewriting #storytelling

June 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Plauzzable

@plauzzable.bsky.social

SATURDAYS
Barry's Open Mic on Plauzzable!
12:15pm PST / 3:15pm EST

Register here: plauzzable.com/live-show-de...

#comedy #onlinecomedy #plauzzable #comedyrevolution #comedian #onlineopenmic #openmic #standupcomedy #jokes #jokewriting #storytelling

Barry's Open Mic

If you are looking for an online open mic where you can try out new material or punch up existing material, and get feedback from other comics, you've found it. This is a safe place to try out materia...

plauzzable.com

June 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Plauzzable

@plauzzable.bsky.social

SATURDAYS
12:15pm PST / 3:15pm EST
Join us online for Barry's Open Mic
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#comedy #onlinecomedy #plauzzable #comedyrevolution #comedian #onlineopenmic #openmic #standupcomedy #jokes #jokewriting #storytelling

Barry's Open Mic

If you are looking for an online open mic where you can try out new material or punch up existing material, and get feedback from other comics, you've found it. This is a safe place to try out materia...

plauzzable.com

May 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM

Plauzzable

@plauzzable.bsky.social

🚨 NEW CLASS ALERT

Monday, April 28
2pm PT
Comedy Basics Webinar: Humor in the Midst hosted by KateLyn Reiter
Register: plauzzable.com/live-show-de...

#comedy #comedyrevolution #plauzzable #onlinecomedy #comedyworkshop #comedyclass #virtualcomedy #joke #jokewriting #presentation #comedyindustry

Comedy Basics Webinar - Humor in the Midst

Concise foundation basics for writing & delivering comedy taught by 30 year professional Kate Lyn Reiter. Basics not taught by formula-type joke writing classes: your persona; pauses & timing; context...

plauzzable.com

March 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Plauzzable

@plauzzable.bsky.social

SATURDAYS 12:15PM PST
Register: plauzzable.com/live-show-de...
Join us! Barry's open mic. Try out new bits, punch up act, & share peer-to-peer feedback
#comedy #onlinecomedy #plauzzable #comedyrevolution #comedian #onlineopenmic #openmic #standupcomedy #jokes #jokewriting #storytelling

Barry's Open Mic

Please join us every Saturday at 12 pm PST for this open mic. This is a safe, very supportive, positive open mic where you can try out new material, punch up your existing act, or just offer critiques...

plauzzable.com

March 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Plauzzable

@plauzzable.bsky.social

SATURDAYS 12:15PM PST
Register: plauzzable.com/live-show-de...
This is a very supportive & positive open mic where you can try out new material.

#comedy #onlinecomedy #plauzzable #comedyrevolution #comedian #onlineopenmic #openmic #standupcomedy #jokes #jokewriting #storytelling

Barry's Open Mic

Please join us every Saturday at 12 pm PST for this open mic. This is a safe, very supportive, positive open mic where you can try out new material, punch up your existing act, or just offer critiques...

plauzzable.com

January 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM

The Guild of Medievalist Makers

@guildmedmak.bsky.social

How many medievalists does it take to write a joke? Tonight, we will find out.

We are very excited to host @15thcgossipgirl.bsky.social's 'Jokewriting for Medievalists' workshop this evening!

The Guild of Medievalist Makers @guildmedmak.bsky.social · Feb 23

🎺Herkens nu mi freindes🎺

The Guild are delighted to host @15thcgossipgirl.bsky.social for her workshop 'Jokewriting for Medievalists'!

⌚5:30pm-7:00pm (GMT)
📆Thursday 12 March
📍Online

Spaces for this special event are limited, so make sure that you sign up using the link in the next post👇

A graphic featuring a medieval illustration of a smiling jester from Paris, Bibliotheque nationale de France, MS Francais 2643 (f. 60r). The text reads 'This is a workshop for any medievalist who wants to learn a fun new way to share their expertise. In his book The Comic Toolbox, writer John Vorhaus argues that ‘the difference between a class clown and a class nerd is that the class clown tells jokes everyone gets while the class nerd tells jokes that only he gets'. The basic premise of this workshop is: why can't we do both?'

March 12, 2026 at 9:18 AM

The Guild of Medievalist Makers

@guildmedmak.bsky.social

Sign up for 'Jokewriting for Medievalists with Mary Flannery' by following this link: www.guildmedmak.com/events-1-1/j...

Jokewriting for Medievalists with Mary C. Flannery — The Guild of Medievalist Makers

This is a workshop for any medievalist who wants to learn a fun new way to share their expertise. In his book The Comic Toolbox , writer John Vorhaus argues that ‘the difference between a class clown...

www.guildmedmak.com

February 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM

The Guild of Medievalist Makers

@guildmedmak.bsky.social

🎺Herkens nu mi freindes🎺

The Guild are delighted to host @15thcgossipgirl.bsky.social for her workshop 'Jokewriting for Medievalists'!

⌚5:30pm-7:00pm (GMT)
📆Thursday 12 March
📍Online

Spaces for this special event are limited, so make sure that you sign up using the link in the next post👇

February 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM

Friz Frizzle

@frizfrizzle.bsky.social

Wheeeey! Now bring back The Now Show so I can get back to full time freelance jokewriting for busier-and-more-famous-than-me comedians!

TV Live @tvlive.site · Oct 20

TLC is to be rebranded as an entertainment channel and go free-to-air, with a revival of Mock The Week.

(Paywall)

www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters...

WBD revamps TLC UK with splashy Mock the Week order

Channel will become free-to-air with ents focus in shake-up of linear portfolio

www.broadcastnow.co.uk

October 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Tom McKay

@catturd2.bsky.social

jeez, they must be really hurting for jokewriting talent huh?

April 28, 2023 at 1:44 AM

andrewcgrant.bsky.social

@andrewcgrant.bsky.social

As part of my 11 year #standup #anniversary I've been thinking about my approach to #jokewriting

May 26, 2025 at 11:54 PM

StatlerandWaldorf

@johnkerr.bsky.social

#RuleOfThree #JokeWriting

June 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM

safety james

@scampdastard.bsky.social

people are losing their mind about how funny this guy's jokewriting is

February 3, 2026 at 9:12 PM

L'il

@marontheweb.bsky.social

My jokewriting process in 3 screenshots:

Per Wikipedia, Alan Greenspan was born in 1926 and turns 99 THIS THURSDAY. #piscesman

Google confirms the 1982 release of Pink Floyd's feature-length musical/fantasy presentation of The Wall.

82-26=56

What like you're better than me?

March 5, 2025 at 4:46 AM

AyItsGreyJ

@ayitsgreyj.bsky.social

(2/3) This is carried by its jokewriting and the sheer spectacle. There's some gorgeous animation by Carlos Baeza and the rest of the team. (David Silverman's potato chip sequence is legendary.) It allows for some grandiosity while keeping things relatively grounded, which was the right call.

Homer in full astronaut suit (minus helmet) floating in the spacecraft toward a ruffled potato chip.

July 25, 2026 at 2:04 AM

Greg Dean Stand-Up Comedy Classes

@gregdeancomedy.bsky.social

What makes this a joke? Kill Tony joke explained by Greg Dean.

Understanding jokes involves analyzing their structure and delivery. Greg aids new comedians by examining these aspects.

youtube.com/shorts/FrUVj...

"Kill Tony" Joke Explained by Greg Dean #jokewriting #standupcomedy #killtony

YouTube video by Greg Dean's Stand-Up Comedy Classes

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March 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Greg Dean Stand-Up Comedy Classes

@gregdeancomedy.bsky.social

Which Comedians Have Great Joke Structure?
Answer: Anthony Jeselnik, Jim Gaffigan....
youtu.be/AooEeBpkFNY

Can’t make it to L.A.? No problem. We’ve got live Zoom showcases so you can perform from anywhere. See the schedule and sign up at stand-upcomedy.com/products/lev... .