Milwaukee Laughs

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So here’s more on The Daily Beast ranking Milwaukee No. 7 among the funniest cities in America.

The Daily Beast used a consumer research firm to furnish survey data from 200 U.S. cities. Here’s what they looked at (and how Milwaukee responded):

  • Percent of adults who self-identify as funny (Milwaukee: 24%)

  • Percent of adults who watch primetime sitcoms (38%)

  • Percent of adults who watch syndicated sitcoms (48%)

  • Percent of adults who usually see comedy movies or romantic comedies (45%)

  • Percent of adults who went to a comedy club three or more times in the past year (1.3%)

Researchers weighted each category equally, and Milwaukee landed smack between Chicago (No. 6) and 8th-ranked Detroit. Austin, Texas, was first. Madison was 20th.

Here’s the other thing. The Daily Beast includes a local punch line for each city. Milwaukee’s is:

“You know you’re from Milwaukee if you think a clean bowling shirt is appropriate attire for a wedding.”

C’mon. Really? You can do better than that.

Offer your Milwaukee punch line in the comments below. Because 24% of you thinks you’re funny. That’s why.

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