# How is joke formed?

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**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [March 22, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-joke-formed/938438 "2021-03-22T15:21:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 22, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-joke-formed/938438/23 "2021-03-22T18:39:19Z")

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> [@RitterSport](#):
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> I’m sure this is a parody of some thread. Can someone help a guy out?

> [@What's with the type of joke where you say the full brand name? Why is it funny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-type-of-joke-where-you-say-the-full-brand-name-why-is-it-funny/938392/11):
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> I think this goes back pretty far, even before modern product placement. I can’t nail it down but I’m pretty sure they would do this on the Carol Burnett show and in other sketch comedy way back when. It’s just funny to hear people use ad speak outside of the commercials.

> [@Another "why is this funny" question - spelling one's name "Letter as in \[subsequent letters\]"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-why-is-this-funny-question-spelling-ones-name-letter-as-in-subsequent-letters/938395/10):
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> I seem to recall that I once saw that very thing only without the three syllables requirement. I’ve been unable to find it for quite a while, but I’d love to see your version.

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