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What are the top 10 gags of all time in comedy history?

Kristan Warde

Well, I must say that's a tough question because humor is so subjective and what I find funny might not be the same as what others find amusing. However, I'm always up for a laugh, so I've compiled a list of what I believe are the top 10 gags of all time in comedy history.

1. "Who's on First?" by Abbott and Costello - this classic routine never fails to crack me up. The wordplay is genius and it's been imitated countless times.

2. The pie in the face gag - simple yet effective. There's something about seeing someone getting a pie smashed into their face that just never gets old.

3. Tommy Cooper's "Magic" - Tommy Cooper was a British comedian known for his hilarious and often disastrous magic acts. His signature gag was pretending to mess up a trick and then miraculously making it work at the last minute.

4. Laurel and Hardy's "Soda Fountain" - in this routine, Laurel and Hardy try to operate a soda fountain with hysterical results. It's a perfect example of physical comedy at its finest.

5. Monty Python's "Dead Parrot" sketch - a comedy classic that's been quoted endlessly. John Cleese's deadpan delivery and the absurdity of the situation make it unforgettable.

6. Steve Martin's "The Great Flydini" - in this bit, Steve Martin appears to pull a fly out of thin air and then proceeds to perform a series of increasingly ridiculous tricks with it. It's bizarre and hilarious all at once.

7. "The Aristocrats" - this is less of a specific gag and more of a joke format. Comedians take turns telling the joke, which involves a family act that's too obscene to describe here. It's not for everyone, but for those with a twisted sense of humor, it's pure gold.

8. Eddie Murphy's "Delirious" - this stand-up special is full of classic bits, but the one that sticks out to me is his impression of his family members singing oldies hits. It's a perfect example of Murphy's knack for voices and physicality.

9. "Taking a Napoleon" by Charlie Chaplin - in this scene from "The Gold Rush", Chaplin's character tries to eat his shoe when he's starving in the wilderness. It's a classic example of Chaplin's physical comedy and his ability to make something mundane into something hilarious.

10. Dave Chappelle's "I'm Rick James" skit - this sketch from Chappelle's show became an instant classic. His impression of Rick James is spot-on and the absurdity of the situation (including James grinding his feet on Eddie Murphy's couch) is pure comedic genius.

So there you have it - my top 10 gags of all time in comedy history. Of course, there are countless other routines and jokes that could easily be included on this list. But as they say, laughter is the best medicine, and these gags always bring a smile to my face.