Punchlines: Get out of jail
President Obama became the first sitting president to visit a federal prison last week to push his proposals for prison reform, including lighter sentences for non-violent drug offenders. And while education can help reduce the prison population, apparently power tools also work, comedian Seth Meyers joked.
Also, the details about the escape of drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman, also known as "El Chapo," from a maximum-security prison in Mexico have intrigued the comics. What signs did prison guards miss that El Chapo was about to make a run for it? And what did he look like when he emerged from the tunnel? Watch this webisode of Punchlines to find out.
After checking out our favorite jokes from last week about prison visits and escapes, vote for the comic who delivered your favorite punchline in the quick poll to the right. Using your smartphone or tablet? Then go to opinion.usatoday.com to cast your ballot.
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