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Punchlines: Crazy Kim Jong Un


Apparently falling asleep should be avoided in North Korea, at least in front of leader Kim Jong Un.

The dictator had Defense Minister Hyon Yong-chol executed for disloyalty and for falling asleep during a meeting, according to reports. Kim's weapon of choice? Anti-aircraft fire, reports say.

And you thought Donald Trump was ruthless on The Apprentice? Late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel invites you to imagine how different that show would be if Kim was in charge.

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Punchlines: Crazy Kim Jong Un
The late-night comics on the latest from North Korea including a reported execution for falling asleep. Take a look at our best of last night's late-night, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.
Eileen Rivers

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