Ritual repetition helps create rhythm. Rhythm is part of timing - judging the audience's flow of laughter is very important. It's good to let the audience feel superior to the comedian. Allen then proceeded to talk about style and the way that it is manifested in burlesque jokes. He said that certain types of subjects are good sources of material.
Penis size is a great subject for jokes.
He also added that burlesque comedy does not depend on current events. When talking about the meaning of jokes, Allen became a bit more serious. The use of jokes in comedy provides us with instant absurd wisdom. Inc. You may not reproduce this material in any form without the permission of The Brown Daily Herald. Contact The Herald if you have any comments or suggestions.