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The Art of the Setup: Moving Beyond the Dad Joke: 1,000 Situational Stories and Narrative Classics
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ISBN10: 1969836830
ISBN13: 9781969836831
Publisher: Serene Creek Press
Published: Feb 16 2026
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.64 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781969836831
Publisher: Serene Creek Press
Published: Feb 16 2026
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.64 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Dad Joke just grew up. We all know the classic Dad Joke: short, punny, and usually designed to make you groan. But there is a higher level of comedy-a lost art form that turns a simple joke into a memorable performance. Welcome to The Art of the Setup.
This isn't a collection of lazy one-liners. This is a massive, curated treasury of 1,000 narrative classics-the kind of jokes that have characters, plot twists, and punchlines that bring the house down. Don't believe us? Here is a taste of what's inside:
This isn't a collection of lazy one-liners. This is a massive, curated treasury of 1,000 narrative classics-the kind of jokes that have characters, plot twists, and punchlines that bring the house down. Don't believe us? Here is a taste of what's inside:
The Grasshopper A grasshopper walks into a bar and hops up on a stool. The bartender smiles and says, Hey! Did you know we have a drink named after you? The grasshopper looks surprised and says: Really? You have a drink named Steve?
The Camping Trip Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are going camping. In the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson up. Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you deduce. Watson rubs his eyes. I see millions of stars. It is quite likely there are some planets like Earth, and therefore there might also be life. Holmes sighs. Watson, you idiot! Someone has stolen our tent!
The Golf Clubs A husband and wife are watching TV. The husband asks, Honey, if I died, would you remarry? I suppose so, she says. I'm still young. Would you let him use my golf clubs? Oh no, she says instantly. He's left-handed.
If you laughed at those, there are 997 more waiting for you.
From the legendary Guy Walks Into a Bar scenarios to complex situational comedies involving Genies, Parrots, and Dyslexic Bank Robbers, these are the stories that turn a quiet dinner party into a riotous event.
Inside, you will discover:
The Camping Trip Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are going camping. In the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson up. Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you deduce. Watson rubs his eyes. I see millions of stars. It is quite likely there are some planets like Earth, and therefore there might also be life. Holmes sighs. Watson, you idiot! Someone has stolen our tent!
The Golf Clubs A husband and wife are watching TV. The husband asks, Honey, if I died, would you remarry? I suppose so, she says. I'm still young. Would you let him use my golf clubs? Oh no, she says instantly. He's left-handed.
If you laughed at those, there are 997 more waiting for you.
From the legendary Guy Walks Into a Bar scenarios to complex situational comedies involving Genies, Parrots, and Dyslexic Bank Robbers, these are the stories that turn a quiet dinner party into a riotous event.
Inside, you will discover:
- The Golden Standards: The absolute best versions of the world's most famous jokes.
- The Long Game: Narrative masterpieces that reward your patience with explosive payoffs.
- The Barroom Legends: Situational humor perfect for breaking the ice or closing a toast.
- Zero Groaners We've stripped away the fluff to leave you with pure, story-driven comedy.
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