I agree, Harvey, etc: "Hit her!" I think the unexpected is what makes me laugh most explosively. If I can see it coming, it may be funny but it often loses it punch.

When my daughter was young, we lived in a small place. I gave her the bedroom and I slept in a hideaway bed in the living room. I went to bed before she did because I got up early so I often went to sleep to the TV she was watching.

I remember when 'Soap' began. I ignored it until I found myself giggling to myself at the dialogue- and finally I had to sit up and watch. It became a ritual to watch the show together. I still think it was inspired.

Ebbie