Related Clues:

• It's hard to tell if one's practical
• It has a punch line
• 'Practical' thing
• 'Is this some kind of twisted ___?'
• Usual performance quietly meets with approval
• In French, I must grasp fine gag
• Crack all right in aeroplane losing tail
• A shaggy dog story is a long one
• 'A guy walks into a bar ...' may start one
• Part of a comedian's routine
• In Paris I receive fine for facetious remark
• Short, quick joke
• [barf]
• Theatrical routine or gimmick (informal) — kitsch (anag)
• Routine criticism husband's accepted