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Jerry Seinfeld on How to Write a Joke

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Published on Dec 20, 2012

The comedian describes the anatomy of his Pop-Tart joke, still a work in progress, and shows his longhand writing process.

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  • smokingfast

    smokingfast 2 months ago

    The mug is round. The jar is round...They should call it Roundtine.

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  • Eitan Rosenberg

    Eitan Rosenberg 4 weeks ago

    The difference between me and Jerry is that Jerry's time wasting is his job.

    I, on the other hand, can only waste time when out of job.

    If i waste time within a job, i eventually end up with no job at all and too much

    time to waste, whereas if Jerry wastes time in his job he ends up with no time at all

    and too much job!

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  • TheMikeSwitch

    TheMikeSwitch 4 hours ago

    I don't get it either. I'd say 3 out of 4 youtube videos, the thread is some kind of argument. It's sad

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  • TheMikeSwitch

    TheMikeSwitch 4 hours ago

    That's gold jerry! gold!

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  • signevent

    signevent 3 days ago

    Such an inspiration to the comedy world. His dedication and his ability truly makes for an all around perfect comedy experience.

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  • AutumnAsh81

    AutumnAsh81 3 days ago

    it sickens me to read comments all over all these youtube videos because almost always people threaten others, bring religion into things, constant insults and nothing constructive... generally. i mean, who cares if hes jewish. also why threaten him? if you dont like his comedy, then why are you watching this video?

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  • captainmaak

    captainmaak 4 days ago

    seinfeld syndication money

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  • David DeBole

    David DeBole 5 days ago

    Fuck you! What the fuck is wrong with you guys, he's actually hilarious, and if you don't think so? Hey, it's your opinion. But don't bring his religious beliefs and or death threats into this

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  • BringXonXtheXpain

    BringXonXtheXpain 6 days ago

    I love Jerry. His stand up may not be funny to me but to some people it is. I thought he was amazing in Seinfeld. I will always love that show.

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  • William Banks

    William Banks 6 days ago

    how i met your mother beats seinfeild

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  • William Banks

    William Banks 6 days ago

    how is he that rich when he dont act anymore?

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