Factopus

3 of 8

LESSON 5 · Storytelling That Captivates

PAUSE TO THINK

What do stand-up comedians call referencing an earlier joke at the end of their set?

A callback

In comedy, callbacks reward attention by bringing an earlier joke back in a new context. They create cohesion and often earn a strong laugh because the audience recognizes the loop closing.

←Back Next Page →