10,000 Laughs Festival presents
One Liner Madness

64 Comedians, 126 Jokes, 1 Champion

ONE LINER MADNESS is a Time Out Critics’ Pick show that travels the country to find the best joke writer in every city.

On Thursday, Oct. 23, dozens of local and national comedians will go head-to-head in a bracket-style, single-elimination, one-liner joke contest. Audience applause determines which of the 64 performers advance, and who ultimately becomes the champion and winner of the trophy and cash prize.

It’s like a March Madness tournament in 100 minutes, but with jokes instead of basketball games.

Hosted by Emily Winter (E!, The New Yorker, NPR), Ben Katzner (new album Supple Harlot), and 2024 Champion Comrade Tripp!