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| The standards by which we judge humor differ depending on whether we are witnessing an actual occurrence or reading a work of fiction. | |
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| Something that makes you laugh in real life does not necessarily translate into a good comic unless some details are altered or exaggerated. | |
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| Also, you have very limited space in which to set up the premise of your joke and deliver a punchline. | |
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| The audience doesn't know you, so in order to frame your narrative in a context they'll understand, you have to utilize universally recognized symbols. | |
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| You used the picture of the crazy old scientist guy to represent me! That's it, no sex for a week! | |
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| And most importantly, always write under a pseudonym. | |
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