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But sometimes the best jokes have punch lines that seem glaringly obvious in hindsight.
I was just in San Francisco, Catalano, whos performed onConanandThe Drew Barrymore Show, begins.
I got to go to a Giants game, and I was excited about it.
Right when it started, in the first inning, I got my period.
I didnt know what to do.
Catalano pauses the story to do a bit of crowd work.
What would you do in that situation, sir?
she asks a man in the front row, getting a quick laugh.
You would have left the game?
This is what I did: I used my sock.
The audience gasps at the reveal.
I was pretty proud of myself that day.
The jokes writing is clever, but Catalanos delivery and timing are equally important to its execution.
She speaks at an unhurried pace, pausing to let each line linger.
Its one of several jokes in this set where she utilizes these talents.
I dont think its true 100 percent of the time.
Im not anything like my boyfriends mom, but Im a lot like his dad.
Because Im going to leave him … No, hes cool.
He rides a motorcycle, which is awesome.
Because Im afraid of commitment.
Catalano closes her set with a refreshing take on anxiety.
I read this article that was like, Anxiety is just misplaced excitement, she says.
It was like, Try this: Next time youre anxious, just say,Im not anxious.
Imexcitedthis mole on my neck might be cancer.She waits a beat then continues, It worked!
Im pretty stoked to die!
