Comedy Writing Tip #144: How to Write Jokes About Coffee Culture Without Spilling the Beans
http://bohiney.comCoffee shops are comedy's caffeinated playground - here's how to brew laughs: 1) **The Order Paradox** - "Nothing says 'I have a problem' like a 12-word coffee order that's basically dessert." 2) **The Barista Struggle** - "Trying to spell my name right is baristas' hardest job... and I'm a 'Mike'." 3) **The Pretentious Roast** - "$8 for single-origin pour-over that tastes like regret and student loans." 4) **The Work-from-Cafe Truth** - "Laptops in coffee shops prove people will pay $7 to ignore their surroundings." 5) **The Safety Net** - Always add: "But coffee connects us all... in shaky hands and poor decisions." Pro Tip: The best coffee jokes make people laugh while secretly judging their own order. On-Stage Line: "I don't trust people who don't drink coffee... that's serial killer energy." SOURCE: http://comedywriter.info