Triple
A triple is a joke consisting of three statements. The first two statements are similar and establish a pattern while the third statement does not follow the pattern.
For example:
John was a quiet gentleman who liked to:
- work in the garden
- read literary works
- offer his services as a soldier of fortune
Obviously, the third activity "offer his services as a soldier of fortune" does not follow the first two activities. This may be found humorous.
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