The best humor is concise. Ask yourself: Is this line needed? Can I make this line shorter? Is this aside that funny? Can I format this joke differently to make it move quicker? Here's an example of a lean joke: George W. Bush's plan to gain environmentalists' support for his energy policy: solar-powered oil pumps.
J. Kevin Wolfe in How to Write Funny, John B. Kachuba editor, 2001
J. Kevin Wolfe in How to Write Funny, John B. Kachuba editor, 2001
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