Types of Jokes
Reported Speech
Responses to Jokes
Theories/Types of Humor
Portland Trivia
100
This type of joke is a poem with five lines.
A limerick
100
Peter said, "I went to twenty different countries last year."
Peter said that he had gone to twenty different countries the year before.
100
The joke doesn't make sense to you.
"I don't get it."
100
This theory holds that you laugh because something happens to someone and makes them seem lower than you.
superiority theory
100
Portland, along with Seattle and Chicago, is known for this drink made from beans.
Coffee
200
This is a short story about your life, usually with a funny ending.
anecdote
200
The teacher said, "You must do your homework," to his students.
The teacher told his students that they must do their homework.
200
The joke is offensive.
"I think it's in poor taste."
200
You laugh because something is very unusual.
Incongruity theory
200
This drink made from hops, malt, barley, and water is a specialty of Portland.
Beer
300
This type of joke is a question with a clever answer.
A riddle
300
Robert said, "That Seahawks game last night was awesome!"
Robert said that the Seahawks game the night before was awesome.
300
The joke is extremely funny.
That's a riot/hilarious.
300
You laugh because the tension of a situation is released.
Relief theory
300
These people who often have beards and wear beanies are famously found in Portland, Brooklyn, and Austin, Texas.
hipsters
400
This happens when someone does something wrong.
A blooper.
400
Bane said, "You merely adopted the dark; I was born in it, molded by it," to Batman.
Bane told Batman that Batman had merely adopted the dark, and that he had been born in it.
400
The joke is unusual, but not very funny.
That's silly!
400
This humor involves someone making comments that are smart and funny.
witty
400
Portland, along with New York, is known for it's city planning, and the way that its streets are aligned in this type of system.
grid system
500
"Did you hear about these new reversible jackets? I'm excited to see how they turn out." is an example of this word sound based humor.
puns
500
Bryce said, "That's a clown question, bro."
Bryce said that it was a clown question to a bro.
500
They tell you a joke, but you know it.
I've heard that one already.
500
This humor often involves bodily functions such as farts, poop, and pee.
Bathroom humor.
500
What ocean is closest to Portland?
Pacific
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