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150 - Vocabulary words for joking and humor
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How do you memorize jokes?
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You hear a fantastic joke, but when the time comes to repeat it, your mind goes blank. This doesn’t seem to happen with song lyrics or movie quotes, so why do jokes feel like they disappear moments after you hear them?
I work with stand-up comedians to help them memorize their sets by teaching the ... Show More
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