Example · The productivity app Original [Setup] I downloaded an app to get my life together. [Turn] Before I could start, it asked me to organize my goals. [Punchline] I gave it one goal: stop asking me questions. [Tags] Now it sends me reminders to be more present. My phone has become a tiny manager I pay to disappoint. [Callbacks] Even my goal to stop answering questions has a follow-up survey. --- ALTERNATE VERSION --- Example · The productivity app Shorter ending [Setup] I downloaded an app to get my life together. [Turn] Before I could start, it asked me to organize my goals. [Punchline] My only goal: fewer questions. [Tags] Now it sends me reminders to be more present. My phone has become a tiny manager I pay to disappoint. [Callbacks] Even my goal to stop answering questions has a follow-up survey. Illustrative rehearsal note (not a real performance): Try a pause before “stop asking me questions.” Compare a shorter punchline without assuming that fewer words always means a bigger laugh. Record actual audience reactions only after performing it.