We're continuing with the new format. Let us know if you like it.

Firstly, please look at our logo:

_{Thank you to @gnarlyanimations for designing our new logo}

It is here for two reasons, firstly it's pretty gnarly. Secondly the reason which came first is that it hides who the jester is. As do these words because they will show up on your screen so we're trying not to give it away.

This week's nominations for Court Jester are:

• @doctorcrypto: Bear Market tips! COM 40
• @brandt: I Drank Five Beers and Fell Off a Rock in the Roosevelt National Forest — Comedy Open Mic #40
• @acolucky: From the Grave: The Best of @acolucky: Volume 3: The Ho! Ho! Ho! Edition: Comedy Open Mic #40
• @dirtydave: Problem solved!

The Comedy Open Mic Comedy Contest Court Jester for Round 40:

• @doctorcrypto:
  Bear Market tips! COM 40

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There is really one thing to remember when times are tough like this....
It's what my cousin Joey said when we were out riding ATV's on the dunes.

"Don't dump in the dip!"

I nominate @fronttowardenemy and @beatseb to post something funny. :)

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▶️ DTube
▶️ IPFS

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The remaining prizes will be announced in the comment under this post. Please laugh generously.

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Round 41 is now under way so remember to put in your entries, upvote our contestants and share the laughs all over steemit and beyond!!

Over 40 weeks we have managed to give away >3000 SBD and 338 Steem (current value of >$3,150USD, at time of posting). So don't forget to keep upvoting @comedyopenmic when you see it. The more upvotes we get, the more we will give away.

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