GIGGLE EPIPHANY

The first “plot twist” joke was a compliment that became an insult. Classic.

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The phrase “you had to be there” was invented to excuse a bad story.Knock-knock jokes were invented by people who hate boundaries. You’re not safe behind doors.The first pun that worked was an accident. Most are.The first “lol” was carved into a stone tablet and immediately misunderstood.The first satire newspaper headline was “LOCAL MAN CONFIDENT.” Still the funniest.The first recorded joke is from 1900 BCE and is a Sumerian proverb — and yes, ancient people also loved bathroom humor.See all Giggle Epiphany facts →

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