39 Cougar in the Wild
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39 Cougar in the Wild

I can't put a pineapple in my shopping cart without a sign that says: I am making a fruit plate. Step away.

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Mic 33 One More 
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Mic 33 One More 

Comedians and toddlers might be the only groups of people who can disrupt a list so badly that it creates a "we are all in this together" mentality "strap in and let's see where this goes" ride.


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Mic 22 Friend of My Mom
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Mic 22 Friend of My Mom

Being Treated Like a Strip Club Acquaintance of Bryan's Mother Has Its Advantages

Bryan consistently greets me like a friend of his mom's he ran into at a strip club.

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Mic 21 Short Form
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Mic 21 Short Form

One Minute. One Idea. Nowhere to Hide.

I start by casually mentioning that I've been watching a new reality show. I pause, pacing like I'm trying to remember the name.

Iran War.

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Mic 9, 10, 11 Venues
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Mic 9, 10, 11 Venues

The Long, Winding, Completely Unnecessary Road to a Punchline

Another comic, also smoking, told us this room used to be packed with comedians who came in from all over. This room was a rite of passage. "Don't judge it by tonight," he said. "Just remember you did a few minutes here—and come back."

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