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005 Comedy Structure: Rule of Three

An episode of the What's So Funny! podcast, hosted by Rich Potter, titled "005 Comedy Structure: Rule of Three" was published on August 1, 2018.

August 1, 2018 · What's So Funny!

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At the foundation of almost all comedy is structure. And one of the most common, and most useful structures, starts with a simple concept: the number three. Take a look at how and why three is woven into the fabric of some beloved jokes.

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