Punch Lines

I love Punch Lines. I believe very strongly that magic routines, as well as jokes, have to 'climax' with Punch Lines. I'll write more about that some other time. In the meantime though here is a n interesting bit of useless fluff.

I have noticed that, when taken completely out of context, real Punch Lines seem totally made up. That there is no possible way they could 'possibly' be the 'end' of a joke. On the other hand made up Punch Lines sound really great.

Here is an example of what I consider to be the five greatest Punch Lines of all time. Notice how they sound ridiculous without the rest of the joke

1 Little man who can't reach the doorbell!

2 You just said it!

3 Impssible! We only get a half hour lunch break!

4 And when I walk back from the curtains, MY wife hits the roof.

5 Did he leave any messages?!

On the other hand here are five totally made up Punch Lines which sound great.

1 No I said that In Autumn everyone 'Leafs' the trees alone!

2 Popcorn, six priests and an Ardvark.

3 I didn't say I was intense. I said I was 'in tents'

4 Triplets!!!!

5 Sorry I thought The Kaps on Fire wallet REQUIRED caps.

Hmmmm.