: Write as many funny sentences as possible based on your headline.
: Instead of "The River," try something like "A Guinea Pig Became a Father to 400 After Breaking Into a Female Enclosure". Gag Humor
: Keep punchlines brief and surprising, placing them as close to the setup as possible. : Write as many funny sentences as possible
: Readers often find sarcasm mean-spirited; it’s safer and more relatable to use self-deprecation instead. ridiculous one to subvert expectations.
: Read the draft aloud to check the rhythm and trim any "air" out of the setup.
: List two serious items followed by a third, ridiculous one to subvert expectations.