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A FREE joke ebook, new funny jokes and a lot of laughs!
Take a break here and have a laugh. A FREE joke ebook, new funny jokes, stand up comedy, joke books, a daily lightbulb blog, and more really funny jokes.
Thousands of people every day are trawing the Net searching for really funny jokes. In most cases what they really want are fresh new funny jokes. There are so many joke sites out there, but very few truly new jokes.
On this lens I'll attempt to create some original jokes, without the aid of a safety net or surgical support. I'll also be celebrating classic humour and classic stand up. Check out the video's below from YouTube. It can be different performers every day.
For those of you looking for Joke Books, you'll find a selection near the foot of this lens.
I've linked in to The Jester, an amazing program that brings over 2500 really funny jokes to your PC ( including a good number of new, original funny jokes ). Also check out The Jester web site links to yet more great humour. I've also got an RSS feed to my blog where I am attempting to resuscitate the lightbulb joke. Full details below.
Finally, I'm trying to put as much interaction on the lens as I can. As this lens evolves you will have an opportunity to participate in honing new jokes, voting for your favourites and adding your own feedback.
If you enjoyed your visit, please rate my lens and tell your friends.
Let the fun begin.
Grab yourself a FREE joke ebook here and now
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I'm promoting The Jester ( a jokes database program with over 2500 really funny jokes ) with the offer of a free joke ebook ( a sample of what The Jester has in store )Sample joke ebook : Just right click on this link and "Save Target As ..."
There's even a handy guide you can download.
The Jester handy guide : Just right click on this link and "Save Target As ..."
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Click here to view The Jester sales page"
My First Blog - The Lightbulb Challenge
An invaluable writing exercise, plus I'm trying to create original humour
The theme of this lens is creating original jokes and that's something I am attempting to do with my very first blog ( see the most recent posts below ).To be fair it is a mix of the old and new, but I wanted a worthwhile challenge for my first blog, and having seen the lightbulb joke seemingly done to death over the years, I thought I might just be able to squeeze something new into the mix.
The lightbulb formula is pretty standard.
Q: How many xxxxx does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: The answer revolves around taking stereotypical traits of the group you are referring to, and applying them to the task in hand.
Thus we end up with something like:
Q: How many Israelis does it take to change a lightbulb?
A; Six. Four to storm the room and take control of it, one to forcibly eject the old bulb, and another one to screw in the old one.
Focussing on the Israeli tendency to direct action we use that to change the bulb.
A couple of things to note here. Is it lightbulb or should it be light bulb. You say tomato ... I just prefer the former.
The second thing is the 'screw' variation.
Q: How many xxxxx does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
This variation brings in extra sexual connotations, although they still seem to be fairly limited.
So this isn't the stuff of the Comedy Store or your regular Open Mike nights. These type of jokes are the sort you tell your mates, or pass by email. However, it is extremely difficult to unearth new ones, hence my blog quest.
One angle I am using is turning the joke into more than just a one or two line answer and actually making it into a mini sketch. As there are no hard and fast rules, I consider that's fair. If you read my blog you'll find TV Cops ( February ) is a prime example.
However, I am seeking the perfect one line answer to a new lightbulb joke, and that's my ultimate goal.
This one already existed but I like the play on words.
Q: How many mystery writers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Two. One to screw it almost all the way in, and the other to give it a surprising twist at the end.
If I can come close to that sort of smart answer I'll be doing OK.
How Many Blogs Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb Joke?
My attempt at resuscitating a familiar joke formula
I have had to take a temporary break from writing this blog, but you can see the last ten entries here.
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More Stand Up Than A Viagra Users Convention
It's over to YouTube for their pick of the day
( You can see some more great stand up video clips at The Jester web site )
Jokes Workshop
You are welcome to join my workshop modules, dress informal, just bring your sense of humour.
That's not to say it's an easy process because it's not. It's hard work and does involve a certain amount of committment and endevour. However, the reward, although not financial, is to create a funny joke that that can be read and enjoyed ( and no doubt broadcast around the WWW ) by a very large audience.
Imagine the smile on your face when you receive an email from a mate or colleague, who is always forwarding the latest gags and videos, that says something like "Have you seen this?" and lo and behold it's yours!
Interactive Joke Creation
Refine this joke or add your own, this is your chance to shine
As the title of this lens is How To Write Your Own Original Funny Jokes, then we'd better do something about creating our own original jokes, otherwise you the reader will feel deprived and cheated, and more than likely go of in a huff ... and I do so hate those Czech cars.
You see, it's not so difficult to think up humourous lines. We say funny things every day, most times without thinking about it. The tricky bit is to listen a lot more to what people say, and how they say it, but listen with a comedic ear.
I'm going to use something I heard today as a lead in to creating a joke. Sometimes this can be the boring bit, working on a joke until you are satisfied the timing and delivery can not be improved. It does mean though that the joke begins to lose its impact on you, because you've run it through in your mind so many times. It's only when you find yourself telling it in front of an audience that you can judge how well it's made.
OK. If you're familiar with the game of darts you'll know the usual game is 501 down and you must finish on a double. Think about the phrase "finish on a double". Double is obviously used in darts to describe the outer ring which doubles the number you've hit. Double is also used when describing short drinks. What follows is the first draft of a joke based on that phrase. It's there to hone and improve and that's where you come in. If you think you can improve this joke then pitch in and add your comments.
Fred is an outstanding darts player and makes his living on the pro circuit, but he's also a heavy drinker and isn't in the best of health.
It's the World Championships and Fred is in the final closing in on the title. He's already had a couple of pints to steady his nerves and he's now moved on to the shorts. Having just thrown, and wanting double 16 to win, he knocks back a small vodka and falls down dead.
A few months later Fred's widow is talking to the organisers about Fred's winnings from that night. He would have got big money for reaching the final but she hasn't had received a penny.
"Sorry," says the administrator, "But Fred was in breach of the rule?"
"What rule?" asks the widow.
"The one about ending a game," says the administrator. "You can only checkout on a double!"
Time For a Quick One
Jokes created especially for this lens
Not only can you vote for your favourite, and thus put the jokes in order of hilarity, but you can add joke of your own.
The only stipulation is it must be an absolute original, because that what this lens is all about.
My first contributor nips in with the cactus joke. Don't be afraid to add your name at the end of the joke if you wish.
rasicism on airplanes
There is a plane and the engines blow up. The plio more...0 points
The Bramfieldian
Recording village life since 1824
Originality is the theme of this lens and you'll certainly find it here.If you're into the off beat, the quirky, and humour that's just a little bit different then you should CHECK THIS OUT
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HUMORFEED
Yet again, more original, offbeat humour.
HumorFeed began as a forum of satire webmasters seeking a way to exchange links more effectively. It now collects together satirical and spoof stories from across the net.
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If you like this site please tell your friends. If you hate it, please tell me.
Please leave your feedback, donations and spare change here. I'd really love to hear from you, if only to prove that someone is actually reading all this, and I'm not talking to myself - although that does still remain a strong possibility.
belebay wrote...
Jester, thanks for your free joke ebook. I like your lens too and hope that you could continue to grow it.
thanks
Posted October 17, 2007
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Dear Jester,
You haven't enabled "contact me"...so don't print this enquiry.
Wanna rate:
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Posted May 05, 2007
zuzanna wrote...
Hi, Jester, and welcome to Squidoo. I like your lens and hope you'll make more of them. Thanks for the laughs...
I've just realized how very few lenses we have out of 100,000 that make us laugh and smile. Good luck!
Ilona
Posted March 12, 2007
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Here are a few that you ought to have in your collection.
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The Clean Stand-Up Comedy Tour
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Richard Pryor: Stand-Up Comedy Double Feature
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Robin Williams - Live on Broadway
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