Michael Ridley

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Career avg·2.67 bits/set·4.67 beats/set·0.72 punch density·1.70 tag density·3 sets

This set·1 bit·3 beats·0.92 punch density·2.67 tag density

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[Bit 1]

- I've been going to the gym recently.

It's like a new thing for me, like the last two weeks.

I've had ADHD, so it's like hard to stick to a routine.

And I've only been going for two weeks

and I'm realizing I'm already encountering

like an ego problem.

Like I'm finding myself shirtless in the mirror,

listening to Beethoven after a workout.

And I can hear an ego demon gassing me up from the back

and he's saying things like,

look at what you have become.

Look at what you have become.

They used to make fun of you.

You used to wear your t-shirt in the pool

with your little Asian nipple smoking through.

But soon, my child, soon,

the moon will encapsulate the sun

and the king will take his rightful place upon the throne.

- Yes, my child, yes!

There is a God locked away inside of you,

and we will set him free.

- See, I've just been trying to get healthier and shit.

Bit 1 · Beat 1

Beat Details

Beat Premise

“Gym newbie implies modest progress, but reveals an ego crisis.”

Joke Type

misdirect

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setup- I've been going to the gym recently.

setupIt's like a new thing for me, like the last two weeks.

setupI've had ADHD, so it's like hard to stick to a routine.

setupAnd I've only been going for two weeks

setupand I'm realizing I'm already encountering

punchlinelike an ego problem.