How to Write a Joke like Chris Rock

In this video, Jerry demonstrates how to write a joke like Chris Rock by showing you how Chris uses incongruity with the listing technique and how many more jokes can be written if you really make those lists.
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[@lksample]

For an old man living in a basement, you are pretty funny

[@OwlDollar]

Typical loser response. Go to the negative Jerry trying help people what's your point?

[@veetik.6182]

Alright let me try one. Cardi B has also talked about the whole ”stripping to pay for her tuition” thing. I dont know if you guys know this but before she became a succesful rapper, she was known as Cardi A+

[@oniciamuller]

Good one

[@abijahshaleem4530]

Shit, That good!

[@NF12222]

That's pretty funny, I laughed!

[@bnusabeel]

I don't know if you guys know this but this is why she is Cardi B

[@deanjordan6045]

And before she was a stripper, she was known as simply as Cardi gan

[@henners6215]

The President just proposed a settlement in the Stormy Daniel lawsuit, giving all strippers a full ride scholarship to Trump University.

[@JerryCorley]

Nice, Henners! You realize you have two jokes here right? Always ask yourself what the audience’s possible response might be. After you say “full-ride,” you’re going to get a laugh. (You could even drop “scholarship”). Then add “to Trump University” after the pause. Then you could add an act-out of Trump getting a lap dance...(TRUMP VOICE): Okay, I only want the ladies who have D’s or Double D’s.” Some version thereof.

[@xilo3012]

I cant write a joke. I'm saving money to buy a pen.

[@intricate2921]

Oh my god 😂😂😂

[@JerryCorley]

Funny. Proof that some of the best jokes are the simple jokes. But is it plausible? Saving money to buy a pen? Check the couch cushions. You’ll find 3 of them and enough change to buy 3 more. 😉

[@GavinHarrisComedian]

Jerry, I have to thank the fella that wrote ‘no one writes like this’... As this video is gold and I’m guessing that we may not have got this video. You’re a legend, keep up the good work. ❤️

[@JerryCorley]

Totally, right? I have to congratulate him too for knowing everybody.

[@GavinHarrisComedian]

@@JerryCorley get out of here. I am genuinely starstruck that you have replied to me. Thank you sir. When things were normal I used to listen to your videos in the car on the way home and to work. I’m from a little place called Cornwall in the South West of England (the foot if you will) and I tell every comedian to make sure the check this channel out. 😀

[@desmondwilliams7174]

I wanted to be a professor so I could make it rain late night papers 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@awfullyperson]

She put on the freshman 15 but before graduation, she took it all off!

[@picklerick1807]

Jerry, I've been thinking of trying stand up comedy, but couldn't find a reliable source of information until I crossed upon your channel. Thank you for the work that you do! After months of flipping back and forth, casually watching basic how to videos, your content has enabled me to at least begin my journey. Thank you x100.

[@luckytanner1357]

4 months later have you performed?

[@tmarking7]

4 years later have you performed?

[@lelloz7444]

4 years later have you performed?

[@TCOCH]

I just got my PDF, thanks Jerry! I’ve been trying to write jokes for a while now but your videos are really helping me put thoughts on paper.

[@obelajohnpaul]

Send me a copy

[@seoulmateteamghostnipple2135]

It's a myth, I lived with a stripper for 1 whole semester, the only test result I saw her get was "Hepatitis B". In all fairness she did attend a European languages class last fall, she definitely failed the written paper, but the prof said her French oral got her through. (That's two jokes in one year, I'm almost a writer, just need to get through the Starbucks interview and it's official. A new career beckons. Jerry my inspiration.)

[@williamcoppage7847]

Hard to pay your tuition with $1’s 😂

[@dblibeats314]

👍😂

[@abdulmoizayyaz]

And truly a Great one👏👏👏👏

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

That's really good. Very funny.

[@maximumoccupancy]

GI Jane 2, can't wait to see it!

[@justinsanton9622]

I got a lapdance from a stripper in the college library, and lets just say...she did it by the book.

[@nicksewell6642]

By the books*

[@RenanHutap]

Hey Jerry, love your videos. I don't have a twitter so I'll try to ask this here... could you please do a video talking about Bill Hicks? I'd love to see your comments about him. Thanks from Brazil.

[@JerryCorley]

Corredor Vermelho Great comment! I love Bill Hicks. I will do a deconstruction of some Bill Hicks soon! Thanks for taking time to leave a comment.

[@zach8439]

fuck yes!

[@manojjainism]

@@JerryCorley thats very supportive and kind of you ,thanks for that

[@bankperc3295]

I wonder what does it take for an exotic dancer to get ah scholarship at gentlemen’s club - I think this is good joke-

[@2gingers1mic23]

She graduated with a bachelor party of arts

[@raymondphilip6232]

My aha! moment has finally come THANK YOUUUUUUU I now realise that to make a joke you only need 2 simple distinct things, combine it and voila! You got yourself a joke! Well at least that covers the 50% of the essentials.. And I like the idea of writing everything down about those 2 distinct things izgewd 👍

[@92sport33]

Lego has replaced ferrari as the worlds most popular brand ... Yeah right , i put my foot down on a ferarri im in horsepower heaven ..., i put my footdown on lego i instantly wanna send my kids to hell .

[@gagegreen5384]

Legit made me giggle. Nice work!

[@007nadineL]

Refine it shorter

[@baronbullshyster2996]

There’s three sorts of strippers at college , “ones that can count and ones that can’t!”

[@angbuxton]

the whole joke is ruined by the fact that i know several strippers in college

[@kpsgenius]

That's what i've been thinking this whole time, the method makes sense, so im sticking around, but these 20 minutes are so un-magical

[@__________Troll__________]

*I get the feeling you know more strippers than people in college*

[@angbuxton]

Troll i get the feeling youre a troll

[@PodoBjj]

I find my way back to your page. Chris rock's new special gave me a kick in the ass, i'm 22 years old so i know i have a spot in the comedy game. I find myself truly lucky and am very thankful for this amazing information you provide and i can see you genuinely enjoy helping others. Thank you Jerry!

[@PodoBjj]

i didnt watch the true end till now haha i have high expectations for myself.. lets just hope others accept it!

[@jacobleedowney]

Which sorority? Wanna Toucha Thi?

[@vikrantkabuliwala]

Here are my three: 1. Even if she got a degree, student loans will keep her on the pole for years. 2. There will be at least one subject she will ace without studying because she knows the professor from work. If it's the dean, she will dance her way through college. If it's one of the trustees, there's a scholarship. 3. Her dance class partners are in to learn some new moves.

[@manojjainism]

stripper -boys were preparing for bachelor degree i was preparing for bachelor party

[@andrewdorman9907]

Loved the video, do you have videos of other home writing techniques? For example how would I write a joke based on something I laughed at in my life/ a funny story that happened?

[@luckytanner1357]

If you're black just throw in some F bombs and N words. If you're White just talk about how you're depressed about how chicks don't dig you. It's pretty straightforward.

[@d2dar459]

@JerryCorley Its great that u used an established example of this so we can see it in action in real time. It helped me put the pieces together for how to use this technique. Thanks.

[@MrFloyj319]

Can you do a segment on how to write like Dave Chappelle

[@Observ45er]

I view this as a way to force yourself to find metaphors, similes and analogies; pseudo-connections that you wouldn't automatically think of. This is virtually identical to something that occurred to me a while back, but not with the rigor of a list. In other words, how can I link this (perhaps mildly absurd) idea to something else for an even more absurd finish. Quite a few times this just spontaneously happened and bingo, a great joke.

[@robessentially9682]

I’ve noticed that my jokes I write tend to be more storie form. That takes a bit before gaining ground being funny. I’m trying to write shorty n I guess one liner more kind of stuff. Shorter ! Is this even important or can I just leave my stories the length they are. I’ll have a joke/storie an it’s like 6 or 8 paragraphs longish. Idk

[@hfslattst4]

Go to reddit r/comedywriting and read the post on the myth of the conversational style. It talks about what you're experiencing

[@robessentially9682]

I will! Because past month what I thought I was gonna use to kill at my next open mic. Has changed an I’m noticed stuff more darker n personal. It just seems to take gaining traction before it’s funny. An then I see guys popping one liners for an hour everyone’s fucking dying. An my fucking story culminated in less laughs I guess. But I want quality too. I’m nuts

[@righteouslioncomedian1069]

@@robessentially9682 Thats the difference between one liner and stories. One liners are very 'instant coffee', they sip, they laugh. Whereas stories require investment from the audience and need time to perculate. From what I can see, its mostly the investment from the audience that matters. Maybe sprinkle some one liners into your stories.

[@seanfromnewyork]

Hey Jerry I'll be in Vegas for a few days around july 4th... any open mikes you recommend or shows I can book for beginners? Thanks, Sean

[@aayushdwivedi3145]

Jerry ill be honest here... when i saw that video about listing technique i was quite skeptical as well... i mean its like you mentioned that not every joke out of 10 is gonna be a killer and since you were not performing but just reciting jokes in that video i did'nt found them funny.... but after watching this vid my mind is just blown. i mean from now on you are my go to guy when it comes to learn writing jokes (although my validation doesnt really matter😂😂 ) i have one more small request from you though... can you suggest other great comedians like Cris Rock whom i can analyse while using listing techniques... cheers😅

[@Observ45er]

+Jerry Corley, .... I don't do twitter. ... Here's a question regarding acting out. Watching, for example, Brian Regan, it seems that _for me_ he frequently draws out an action for too long. I find myself thinking: "OK I get it, got it. That's enough (over acting). Hit me with the next one, already." ... Is the idea to listen to the audience, that: as long as it is drawing out laughs just keep going?

[@PrettyWhiteLady]

I was a stripper. I paid my tuition with my income from stripping. Am I a stereotype? An incongruent joke? A societal misconception? All I know is I didn't end up with student loan debt 😂

[@siheedsalaam4712]

Goats are always bald🐐 Awesome video.💪🏾

[@JT-kb8kz]

Hey Jerry!! Can you teach how to convert a joke which gives a chuckle to an applause break? Btw thanks for all these videos🤗🤗

[@deeznoots-v5t]

i think strippers do go to college though , cus no one WANTS TO strip but you gotta pay the debt somehow

[@darrenjoewatson]

I cant see the pdf download? Thanks

[@feracosta8209]

Hey Jerry, thanks for the tipps, it actually helped a lot on how to organise ideas to deliver laughter more effectively! much love mate!

[@nicksewell6642]

So what's the difference between someone who is just "funny" vs a comedian. I've only done open mics for a year. I feel like I'm funnier off stage than on it. If gotten some good laughs, but can't seem to stay consistent with it.

[@britinthabando]

How you used know body and everybody to prove your point was a cold punch

[@cheegum6296]

Shakespeare says the world is a stage and every person is an actor. Me personally I'm more like an extra. Jerry how far can one ride the self deprecation train before people get sick of your whining?

[@Itmee2]

Thank you so much for doing this and I realized that a lot of are using this technique during their comedy Acts.

[@billytheweasel]

Stripper myth... funny cuz it's true. (I've read)

[@agentsmith413]

idk if you read the comments much but the link isn't working for me. any idea why?

[@gwho]

how to write a joke like chris rock: be loud and repeat punchlines in the most ratchet way ever.

[@riohillman]

Thanks for sharing. I’m going to use this technique to rewrite some of my jokes.

[@DorianTwist]

Loving this channel. I’ve been watching all of it. I’m more of a sketch/skit writer but, this stuff really helps me think of other types of jokes.

[@JeZ_ZeR]

Love your videos. So much science and technique behind being funny. Not as easy as people think.

[@oniciamuller]

Thanks! I've been doing comedy for a bit. I was searching for how to manufacture my funny vs waiting for lightning to strike. Subscribed!

[@JerryCorley]

Thanks Onicia. What comedians do you relate to? Or your favorites? They will usually guide you to your voice early on. Then watch them, transcribe 3-5 minutes of their set. Study the mechanics, break it down, play with it, try to find a better punchline, (just for practice of course).

[@goforit350]

Ever notice at a strip club you can blow a wad, but you aren't allowed to blow a wad?

[@easyflowing]

It’s a skillset. Thank you, this gives me s lot of hope ☺️

[@xilo3012]

You have to donate him then. For hope its 100 dollars.

[@LargeAndRobustPeter]

whats she workin on, a bachelor's degree in makin it rain?

[@mayhemx9]

I just got the pdf thank you.

[@JerryCorley]

Glad you got it.

[@thinkthoughtsforhours6052]

Repetition is the mother of learning. so i plan to watch 10-15 minutes of this video everyday 4/24

[@xilo3012]

Yes. This way you'll remember everything and In 20 years you'll have the money of the photo

[@davidsmith6114]

Thanks. Jerry! Good stuff. My stripper girlfriend just got her Bachelor's Party Degree btw.

[@JerryCorley]

David Smith Ha! Love it! Great joke.

[@alvonsingh8399]

When I was in college I was failing my economics and finance class, I went to my TA and asked her if she would be willing to tutor me. She said if you want my help meet me at this address tonight, when I looked up the address it turned out to be a strip club, so it appears that my TA was an expert in TNA. I arrived at the strip club later that night and I found my TA. she said if you want me to tutor you, you have to buy a lap dance. I figured what the hell I need to pass this course anyways. What happened next changed my life, ladies and gentleman by the end of the night I became a master at economics and finance. After seeing her entire portfolio I had stimulated the economy by $100, and given the insensitives she was offering for additional investment spending, I was ready to create generational wealth with her.

[@DekyMillar]

Love your content and tips for comedy writing and this method of listing two dissimilar ideas is the easy way to get the best materials

[@JerryCorley]

Interestingly enough, some people find this technique difficult, but with practice it becomes easier. There are 13 major comedy structures in comedy writing. This is just one of them.

[@DekyMillar]

Jerry Corley It does get easier with practice. I’d love to learn the other ways to get the best material Respect #onelove

[@DekyMillar]

Woman are so unfair in relationships.. My girlfriend was watching Gordon Ramsay and asked me if i fancy a quick snack. “watching things about food makes her hungry.” She said. I thought a sandwich would be nice.... I said “but after that can I watch porn,? because watching things like that makes me horny”.... I thought a blow-job would be nice.... She didn’t even make me a sandwich.

[@luckytanner1357]

Hmmm I would get her to watch the nature channel. Just sayin'. My favorite is Meercat mating season: "Cats gone wild".

[@paulvato]

I Phelta Thi? And always remember, if you can't get a date, Tri Delt!

[@ShawnRavenfire]

Another great example of this is George Carlin's football and baseball routine.

[@JerryCorley]

Shawn Ravenfire Yes! Carlin used a lot of associative jokes. The whole way through that routine we’re laughing and thinking “So true! I never thought about it that way!”

[@DorianTwist]

“I’m stripping to pay my tuition” , first of all my intuition is telling me you’re full of shit. Secondly, how much is it per semester at The Hoochie Mama Institute? At graduation, instead of throwing their hats in the air, they just taking it all off? Yeah, that’s what I thought. The parents are so proud in the audience they start making it rain.

[@DorianTwist]

Act out (two yuppie couples, one posh, one midwestern accent) [motion of making it rain dollar bills] “We’re so proud of you Cinnamon!”, they turn to the other parents, “ours is the one with the triple D’s... they were expensive, but it’ll all pay off someday. Which one is yours?”, “I’m sure it will.... that’s my Victoria.... she doesn’t have a stage name yet, she’s the one with the blonde landing strip and the three tassels”, “oh! The one who was shooting ping pong balls out her pussy earlier? ... you must be so proud”

[@Carnie5life]

Question - how to write a joke like Chris rock Answer - hire writers

[@xilo3012]

If you write yourself you save money and preserve your anonymity.

[@diddiecapitan2951]

You sir just blew my mind 🤩 This idea gave me the structure I needed hopefully Cleaning lady vs boss at home idea I have a personal story I’d like to try in this format Thanks for the brilliant content 🙏

[@kuldeepsinghlabana5819]

We have to communicate with material or not

[@damiarassam7956]

I make them rain with 100s no joke.

[@kostas3974]

Hi Jerry can you send me that pdf file. Ty

[@JerryCorley]

Where can I send it? What email?

[@ajstill1764]

"Lego has replaced Ferrari as the world's most popular brand? Yeah right, try fucking a super model after showing her your legos". This dude spits gold I love it.

[@dougk7075]

Jerry, thanks for the tips.

[@ajokebeforeicroak]

A guy walks into a bar lookin’ for a priest, a rabbi and a minister. Bartender says:Sorry-they were in the last joke. Comment?

[@RiqTurner]

By helping a stripper through college would you be a Feel-Ass-tripist?

[@billysmart24830732]

When the International Space Station found out Jerry Corley was their comedian, half of them suited up and tried to hitchhike home. Look forward to your improved re-write.....if there is one.....hopefully not two because that would mean my joke had LOTS of room for improvement and my ego tells me there should be none to little.

[@tatemcilwain1775]

i did what you said but i used music and construction I like listening to black metal. Its not always the right thing, I find it so hard to sleep to, but I find black metal specifically is great music to listen to if you’re feeling anxiety. For those of you who don’t know what black metal sounds like it’s basically just the sound of a noisy construction site, that’s all it is. Probably sounds like noise to you but its beautiful to me. Sometimes you actually get metal heads moshing outside construction sites. Just a whole bunch of depressed teenagers, with obscenely long hair, dressed all in black head banging, ramming into each other and throwing around a pigs head to the sound of a jack hammer and an out of sync reversing tractor. I mean honestly I when they said we built this city on rock and roll I’m not sure that’s what they meant.

[@Ben.Standup]

Thanks doc

[@LargeAndRobustPeter]

great tutelage, thanks :)

[@footlongsubzero1128]

Thanks. I'm just giving comedy a try. Can't wait to open the pdf

[@IsomJacobs]

Mad TV did an I felta thigh lol

[@toodle171]

Hi, Jerry thanks for this. I am working hard to become more than just moderately humourous.

[@mrgrehan9981]

what do you know jerry

[@SimplyTerrell]

Good video I’m trying work more natural comedy in my videos of course appreciate this.

[@DavidAdamBishop]

He is like one of those guys who teaches fake martial arts, but he really believes that he can knock a guy out with his mind 😬 only with comedy

[@quintezgatewood9943]

That’s stretch poster tho

[@leschelsey2887]

I just came around after an incident at the strip club. I was knocked out by a couple of bouncers.

[@ajokebeforeicroak]

I’ve studied & studied-I think I’ve improved-here’s my best joke...

[@Mychannel-fw5mb]

Ian laughing way too hard at “what do strippers study in psych?…daddy issues “ 😂

[@tariqosman2913]

How do I get thre pdf

[@ajokebeforeicroak]

Thanks so much-I’m glad I found you-I’m very good at song parodies-but my jokes need work

[@dennismurphy911]

I appreciate these videos both for the great info and for regular inspiration to keep at it. Thank you, Jerry

[@justinsjourney3224]

Chris also did that funny, funnier, and funniest method as well. More advanced rule of 3's. "Funniest" being the Smart Lap Dance Joke. Then he acts out that funniest joke at the top of the rule of 3 hierarchy as a rule of 3 all its own. Awesome!

[@luckytanner1357]

ka-wha? you just blew my mind man. I'm beginning to think stand up is stripping for ugly dudes!

[@hiandrewfisher]

First video on writing comedy I've seen that I can use right away. Great video

[@estebanrivera4786]

Puzzle pieces

[@finetracksfine]

Full ride 😂

[@georginajovanovic]

How about ... they graduated from Pert University

[@mtuncle]

thank you

[@BuddyQuaid]

Impressive

[@__________Troll__________]

*She's trying to get into med school after mistake the snakes on the medical symbol for strippers*

[@ChrisTurnerLand]

Thanks for making this valuable vid! What technique do Dave Chappelle & Brian Regan write with?

[@tasharae888]

Thank uuu

[@boosyourdaddypodcast9983]

Just discovered this video. It's amazing. Thanks so much for your education and knowledge

[@FatBeardBob]

I appreciate your videos helping others learn comedy. The listing technique is simply brainstorming. All writers use a similar technique.

[@funguy29]

Just curious , but wouldnt it be better to start with a premise/concept (in this case the stripper myth) then create the list ?

[@sparkster1010]

Your one of the best technique explainers ive ever seen. Thank you for the laughs and great advice

[@yeaboi55]

The daddy issues joke took me out lol