Joke Stealing: Is Comedy Justice Blind?

Thievery. In the comedy world there is no greater crime. Should you ever steal? The answer is simple: No. Never. Don't do it. Except...

What if you come up with something on your own, only to discover there is something similar out there? What if you were doing something first, then a more popular comedian starts doing something like it? What if a comic has a great premise, but they are doing a horrible job of developing it? Can you go in like comedy child services, take it away and give it a better home in your act? And what about all those (alleged) joke thieves that seem to be doing quite well for themselves? Why should you play the game when crime seems to pay so well? We'll talk about all of it in this completely original episode that is nothing like you've ever heard ever!

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