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What does it mean?
Suggests humor often arises from unexpected or coincidental events.
In plain terms
Funny things happen because of coincidences.
What can you take from it?
Coincidence is a common source of humor.

Where it applies

  • comedy writing
  • storytelling
  • analysis

Putting it to work

  • writing comedy
  • spotting patterns
  • storytelling

Questions to consider

  • What makes something funny?
  • Is humor predictable?

Another view

Not all funny things are coincidental.

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