Gag Humor May 2026

: Bizarre or harebrained headlines often perform better.

: Write as many funny sentences as possible based on your headline.

Your headline should be the "anchor" for your humor. It should clearly communicate the funny idea without being overly clunky or cryptic. Gag Humor

Think of your article as an escalating series of comedic "beats".

: The best place for a joke is often at the end of a sentence or paragraph to maximize impact. 3. Use Proven Humorous Devices Incorporate these tactics to punch up your writing: : Bizarre or harebrained headlines often perform better

: Instead of "The River," try something like "A Guinea Pig Became a Father to 400 After Breaking Into a Female Enclosure".

: Keep punchlines brief and surprising, placing them as close to the setup as possible. It should clearly communicate the funny idea without

: Read the draft aloud to check the rhythm and trim any "air" out of the setup.