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  2. History of stand-up comedy - Wikipedia

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    Stand-up comedy has roots in various traditions of popular entertainment of the late 19th century, including vaudeville, the stump-speech monologues of minstrel shows, dime museums, concert saloons, freak shows, variety shows, medicine shows, American burlesque, English music halls, circus clown antics, Chautauqua, and humorist monologues like those delivered by Mark Twain in his first (1866 ...

  3. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A A-1 First class abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so ...

  4. Category:1900s neologisms - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "1900s neologisms" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 23 skidoo (phrase) B.

  5. Best Of All Time: 50 Timeless Jokes That Bring The Past To Life

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    We know you love history, pandas, and memes—so do we! That’s why we regularly scour the internet for the most brilliant history memes to brighten your day and maybe even teach you something new.

  6. List of comedians - Wikipedia

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    Agnes Moorehead (1900–1974) Maribeth Monroe (born 1978) Steve Monroe (born 1972) Natalie Morales (born 1985) Dylan Moran (born 1971) George Moran (1881–1949) Polly Moran (1883–1952) Rick Moranis (born 1953) Dave Mordal (born c. 1950–1960s) Eric Morecambe (1926–1984) German Moreno (1933–2016) Harley Morenstein (born 1985) Dermot ...

  7. 105 truly funny jokes that'll make you laugh yourself silly - AOL

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    Stock up on these dad jokes, corny puns and funny knock-knock jokes to use the next time you need a good laugh.

  8. 155 corny jokes that are so bad, they're good - AOL

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    The best corny jokes, knock-knocks, one-liners and dad jokes for kids, adults and everyone else in need of a good laugh. The best corny jokes, knock-knocks, one-liners and dad jokes for kids ...

  9. List of humorists - Wikipedia

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    A humorist (American English) or humourist (British English) is an intellectual who uses humor in writing or public speaking. [1] Humorists are distinct from comedians, who are show business entertainers whose business is to make an audience laugh, though it is possible for some persons to occupy both roles in the course of their careers.