THe Edinburgh Fringe has reached the halfway point.
The revival of the festival has brought many questions about stand-up. Joking about Covid on stage? Will people wear masks on my shows? Will my audience's attention last longer than a 15-second TikTok video? As a field reporter, I've seen more stand-up comedy than you think humanly possible. I've put together some funny jokes on the fringe – so far...
"Before you denigrate a pregnant woman, how long can you still call 'shining'?" is about 4 months. (Patti Harrison: Pattie Harrison, Plaisance Courtyard)
"I think only zoos are allowed to be anti-immigrant." (Vittorio Angelone: Translations, (Monkey Barrel Comedy Carnivore)
"I'm only 23, but Forbes recently said I'm one of the top 25 youngest." (Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!, Courtyard of Plaisance)
(Raphael Neal)
months ago. He's 9 and I just started giving s***. My favorite position is doggy style because it keeps me giggling all the time.” (Lala Ricote: GRL/LTNX/DEF, Monkey Barrel Comedy The Hive)
Can you twist a gimp? If anything, they love it. (Liam Farrelly: God's brother-in-law, just a tonic core)
``Retraining? (Aurie Styla: Green, Pleasance Courtyard)
(Hannah Layton Management)
Nit? One Word: Wow, Monkey Barrel Comedy)
"If a woman goes bald, I'll let her live outside." (Andy Field: Idea (,) Male, Assembly George Square Studios)
"Like the candle section of TK Maxx, I occupy the women's space." (Jordan Gray: Is It a Bird?, Assembly George Square)
"I read a book that helped me quit smoking, but I'm dyslexic, so I'm taking heroin now." (Josh Jones: Waste of Space, Pleasance Courtyard)
"America You already have your own answer to Glenn Moore, and the answer is no." (Glenn Moore: Do you still need me, do you still feed me, Glenn, I'm sixty Moore of Plaisance Courtyard)
"I don't listen to my body. (Sam Campbell: Comedy Show, Monkey Barrel Comedy)
