I’m through the setup, working my way up to the punch line, when I realize Molly’s not listening. Her eyes are pointed in my general direction, but the focus is off and her pupils are vibrating. She’s downloading.
“So yeah,” I say. “Then the priest tells the bartender he’s got cancer. Also, his mom just died, and his cat got dragged into the woods and eaten by a coyote.”
There’s a half-second pause before her eyes come back into focus. She bursts out laughing.
“That’s great,” she says. “I’ve never heard that one before.”
I’m guessing that’s true, anyway.
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I have to admit, I've been known to zone out myself while people are telling jokes.
The best solution is to tell better jokes!
The best solution is to tell better jokes!

The truth may be out there, but lies are inside your head.
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Yeah, I tend to meander through ten minutes of setup, only to realize I've already stepped on the punch line. Luckily I'm very funny looking, so that makes up for it to a certain extent.