25 Hilarious Stand-Up Jokes From the Best to Ever Punch A Line Square in Its Funny Face

“Killing” is a pretty violent term for describing what a joke does, but maybe that’s because when the laughs are this big, you really do feel like you’re dying of laughter. “Bombing” is pretty violent too, but it’s an apt term for describing the bomb that goes off in a comedian’s soul when a joke doesn’t land.

We wouldn’t know. Everything we’ve ever written has had a hilarious punchline. 

Ooh, “punch” line. There’s another violent term right there. This seems like a dangerous game we’re playing, so please read at your own risk.