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This made me laugh; I love surprises. 

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I remember Dave Allen discussing humor on his program once, when I was watching him on WXXI in my parent's room one staurday night. They had wheeled the black-and-white TV into their room and were no doubt trying to convince me to go upstairs. But I remember this one program and he was talking about how funny the unexpected was and how he loved to use it in his program. 

For those who remember the Dave Allen At large Show, this intro will stir some nostalgia.



As with Steve Martin and Jerry Seinfeld, I have deep admiration for Dave Allen because he always made my mom laugh. Really laugh.

My mom is not at all an unhappy or un-funny person, she just doesn't ever give away laughs; they have to be earned. And most funny stuff with her is only funny once. So earning her laugh is a goal my sisters, niece, and nephews all have learned as a pinnacle achievement.  

One thing that gets her is a great story-joke told by a great storyteller.


 


The other thing that gets mom, I think it's the absurdly unexpected.



 
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