It's not uncommon for comedians to borrow punchlines from other stand-up routines — but some say this practice of "joke-jacking" is becoming more common among big-name entertainers. Comedy writer Larry Getlen and stand-up comic Ralphie May discuss how comedians generate material that is both funny and original.
Guests:
Larry Getlen, comedian and writer, author of "Take the Funny and Run", an article in Radar about the culture of joke stealing
Ralphie Mae, comedian
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