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Punchlines: Still scratching our heads


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We've had about two weeks to get used to the fact that Donald Trump is our president-elect, and the late-night comics are still wondering how it all happened — and examining everything that's happened since. 

Should we have made a better sacrifice to the volcano gods? Stephen Colbert tells us which pop singer would have been good to toss in.  

Also, Colin Jost and Michael Che of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update take a look at Trump's staff picks. Is the president-elect choosing folks "Apprentice" style? Find out in today's Punchlines, above. 

After you watch our favorite jokes, vote for yours in the quick poll to the right. Watching from your smartphone or tablet? Then visit opinion.usatoday.com to cast your ballot. 

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