Djmac1031
Consumate BS Artist
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Okay, so the funniest book I've ever read is "Will Save The Galaxy For Food" by Yahtzee Croshaw.
In it, a bunch of Han Solo type adventuring pilots are all put out of work as soon as instant teleportation gates get invented.
The main character cracks a ton of jokes, but I can't remember a single instance where anyone laughed [except for me, the reader].
Here's one instance as an example:
(For context, the MMC has been trying in vain to start ridiculous, outrageous rumors about a man that he hates.)
As you can see, the joke requires no reaction from the other character, but as a reader, I remember spitting out my metaphorical drink at that line. So I'm sure it varies, case by case.
Thats a brilliant example of a deadpan delivery.
It's a joke but stated in such a way that at first you think he's serious.