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Not everyone laughs at the same things, but some comedic actors cross almost all boundaries of hilarity. They sometimes cross other boundaries as well, but that is a story for another day.
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IMHO, the best comedy sketch is an outtake on the Carol Burnett Show.
THE ELEPHANT STORY:
Foster Brooks comic gimmick was to play the part of an inebriated gentleman. This is from a roast of Don Rickles:
Some here have seen the sketch about the Roman citizen, and friend of the Emperor, Biggus Dickus.
One of the funniest advertisements I have seen is the pizza eating Cajun in a Louisiana swamp. He likes his Tabasco, with the expected results.
What tickles your funny bone over breakfast?