Meaning of the jokes write themselves | Babel Free

Definitions

A situation where it is very easy to make jokes or the humor of a situation is self-evident.

Examples

“Did you hear about the cop who was caught stealing from a donut store? The jokes write themselves.”

“In 2015, I attended what was probably the first- ever conference on conspiracy theories— a gathering about which the jokes write themselves— organized by xii Preface and Acknowledgments Joseph Uscinski at the University of Preface and[…]”

“... Panera, a King Kullen grocery store, Victoria's Secret, and yes, a Dunkin' Donuts (I know, the jokes write themselves). The black patrol vehicles park in the south corner next to a row of tall recycling bins for clothes and shoes.”

““God, the jokes write themselves with this tool.” “Well, if they did eat you, it would happen incredibly slowly,” Aston said with a grin, trying not to let Marla distract him too much. “Even so, they're among the toughest creatures[…]”

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