What's Funnier Than Chimps?

Only One Thing

I keep a running list of the 50 funniest things, in order of descending funniness. (Fifty-one, actually.) It helps me decide which comedy projects to pursue.

If something on the list features prominently in the comedy, I know it has a leg up by already being inherently funny.

I also use it to come up with new ideas. I run through the list and ask myself i…