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Building A Joke

The Stand-Up Lounge • 3m 30s

A great joke is like a magic trick: When executed well, it seems natural and easy...but behind the delivery there’s a well-honed craft. Jeff Foxworthy and Jim Gaffigan describe the genesis of their favorite jokes, and then deconstruct their creative processes. As they show, the core of every joke involves the careful build-up and release of tension. 
 
This video features exclusive interviews with Jeff Foxworthy and Jim Gaffigan. 

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