Politics
Denmark Implements 'Humor Tax' on Unfunny Jokes, Funds National Comedy School
By Ingrid Smørrebrød
••Reader SubmissionCitizens face fines for bad punchlines as government cracks down on 'comedy crimes'.
COPENHAGEN – In a bold move to protect national wit, Denmark's parliament passed legislation yesterday imposing a 200 DKK (~$29 USD) fine on anyone delivering jokes deemed 'objectively unamusing' by newly appointed Ministry of Laughter inspectors. Revenue will fund free improv classes nationwide. 'The Dane who tells knock-knock jokes with no payoff must be stopped,' declared Comedy Chancellor Lars Bjørnstedt, demonstrating proper punchline delivery during a parliamentary session. Critics argue the policy lacks punch.
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