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Unread Sep 23rd, 2007, 07:44 pm
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Default Re: make or do a joke

Good point. It shows how tricky language can be.

Generally, 'make a joke' is correct.

From what I can tell, 'did a joke' means 'performed a joke' (Seinfeld is a stand-up comedian.)

A normal guy wouldn't 'do a joke', but a comedian or Radio DJ would.
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