Comedian Spike Milligan was the author of the world's funniest joke, a psychology professor has claimed.
Professor Richard Wiseman carried out an internet experiment five years ago to find the world's best gag.
Professor Wiseman said the gag almost certainly originated from a 1951 Goons sketch written by Milligan.
And the joke?
A couple of New Jersey hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing, his eyes are rolled back in his head. The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps to the operator: "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator, in a calm soothing voice says: "Just take it easy. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence, then a shot is heard. The guy's voice comes back on the line. He says: "OK, now what?"
Hmmm.
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