by BigChillBoyee October 18, 2017
by EMHD February 22, 2008
To 'step on a joke' is a term in comedy writing. It means to ruin a decent joke by by following it too quickly with a riff or another punchline in an attempt to draw more laughs. Stepping on a joke is a fatal flaw of bad sitcoms and improv groups, where several actors may step on each other's jokes in attempts to one-up each other.
Joke-stepping is particularly noticeable in certain comics, where attempts to cram several related punchlines into a short space such as a final panel are more obvious than in filmed media.
In some usage, to step on a joke means to ruin it by deflating it or explaining it. This is more accurately called 'killing the joke' which can be a deliberate form of anti-humor. Stepping on the joke usually isn't.
Joke-stepping is particularly noticeable in certain comics, where attempts to cram several related punchlines into a short space such as a final panel are more obvious than in filmed media.
In some usage, to step on a joke means to ruin it by deflating it or explaining it. This is more accurately called 'killing the joke' which can be a deliberate form of anti-humor. Stepping on the joke usually isn't.
To use the phrase:
Did you see that Jay Leno monologue? Making all those lame comments after his punchline? He stepped on that joke so hard he practically curb-stomped it.
To step on the joke:
It was like he was going, "Kiss the curb, you joke!" Heh. Hmm. Yeah. Whoo.
*Applause sign flickers*
Did you see that Jay Leno monologue? Making all those lame comments after his punchline? He stepped on that joke so hard he practically curb-stomped it.
To step on the joke:
It was like he was going, "Kiss the curb, you joke!" Heh. Hmm. Yeah. Whoo.
*Applause sign flickers*
by Joe Rappin' Pesci July 24, 2010
by Greenpoint February 11, 2006
A very Bitchy person. cannot suport herself, thus dating a man for his money. Always hates the children because they use the dads money and attention. Always hates the real mom. Never does helpful trhings without complaining. Acts nice to people that give them money. Hates even there own children. Big babies, super overdramatic.
Step mom: Welcome to our Home
Person: Heres the $50
Step mom: Thanks you can go now, Honey come here I have a papercut
Dad: ya get a bandaid and stop whining my daughter broke her leg
Step mom: Why don't you love me?
Person: Heres the $50
Step mom: Thanks you can go now, Honey come here I have a papercut
Dad: ya get a bandaid and stop whining my daughter broke her leg
Step mom: Why don't you love me?
by Stacia Laurence January 04, 2010
When you know you can do shit better than somebody else you scream STEP ASIDE! and handle shit like the Boss you are.
Because only a Boss screams when its not needed.
Because only a Boss screams when its not needed.
by Vince_mcflippers May 26, 2010
After an extravagant night of sleep over fun, Billy decided to execute step 387 and proceeded to brutally murder his friends one by one.
by HobbesAlmighty October 24, 2010