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The Misdirection in a One-Line Joke
The misdirection in a one-line joke turns a plausible setup with one final phrase, helping you spot the hidden…
Setups, punchlines and the little turns that make a line click.

The misdirection in a one-line joke turns a plausible setup with one final phrase, helping you spot the hidden…
We enjoy the joke, then look at the choices beneath it: the expectation, the turn and the voice that gives it life.