From quick one-liners to political satire there is so much to laugh at during the next few weeks at the Fringe, as thousands of people descend on Edinburgh for the August festival season.
Our list of the best jokes so far includes funnies from a host of comedians including exciting newcomer Alex Kitson, the always popular Sasha Ellen and anaesthetist/ stand-up Ed Patrick.
13. Alex Kealy
Alex Kealy has this joke in his Fringe show: "You shouldn't be allowed to say 'I studied at the university of life' until you're dead as otherwise you've not graduated yet." Alex Kealy: The Fear, Hive @ Monkey Barrel @ 4.15pm, 29 July – 25 August (not 13). | Submitted
14. Ollie Horn
Ollie Horn tells this funny at the Fringe this year: "I had a landlord that took my entire deposit and was a total jerk. People like that live rent free in my mind. Which I resent." Ollie Horn: Comedy for Toxic People (and their friends), Hoots@Potterrow @ 9pm 2-24 August (not 5, 12, 19). | Gabrielle Boudville