Comedy Writing Tip #16: How to Write One-Liners That Actually Kill

One-liners are comedy's sniper rifles - here's how to hit the mark: 1) **The Misdirect** - "I'm great at multitasking... at failing multiple things simultaneously." 2) **The Truth Bomb** - "Adulting is just saying 'I can't afford that' in different ways." 3) **The Rule of Three** - "My dating standards: employed, emotionally available, imaginary." 4) **The Visual Punch** - "I tried meditation... now there's a permanent 'Oh God Why' crease in my forehead." 5) **The Callback Setup** - "Remember when I said I was bad at life? Exhibit A: this joke." Pro Tip: If a one-liner flops, stare at the audience and say "That was a haiku of disappointment." On-Stage Line: "I don't believe in ghosts... but I do believe in my ex haunting all my future relationships." SOURCE: https://bit.ly/4kdwKCY