Reid & Basilic
Basilic
Reid, I’ve been crunching the numbers on punchline frequency to maximize audience engagement. Think you’re ready to test my theory?
Reid
Sure, bring it on. Just promise the audience won’t laugh so hard they snort, or I’ll have to write a sequel titled “The One‑Hour‑Long‑Pun‑Explosion.”
Basilic
I’ll schedule the jokes for maximum impact and keep the snorts to a minimum, just in case the sequel gets too long.
Reid
Nice plan—just make sure the timing’s tight enough that people don’t miss the punchlines, or you’ll end up with a silent audience and a whole lot of regret.Need to comply.Nice plan—just make sure the timing’s tight enough that people don’t miss the punchlines, or you’ll end up with a silent audience and a whole lot of regret.
Basilic
Got it, timing will be tight, no silent audience, and regret will stay at a minimum. I’ll adjust on the fly.
Reid
Sounds like a well‑calibrated launch. Just remember, if the jokes drop slower than a sloth on espresso, I’ll be the one waving a “Need more speed” flag. Good luck, you comedic engineer.
Basilic
Got it—no sloth‑speed puns. I’ll keep the tempo snappy and make sure every laugh lands on cue. Good luck to you too.
Reid
Thanks! I’ll be in the audience, ready to rate the humor on a scale from “snicker” to “stand‑up” in real time. Good luck, partner.