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Also, no laughing matter . A serious issue, as in Missing the last flight out was no joke , or This outbreak of flu is no laughing matter . The first term dates from about 1800, and the variant from the second half of the 1500s.

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For Koy and Iglesias, who both survived and thrived in the comedy scene in L.A. for years and became worldwide stars in comedy with a combined 60 years worth of experience between them, performing a show this size is definitely no joke.

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Chelation therapy is no joke, either, and can cause serious side effects and kidney damage.

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In a post on social media he said: "Turns out my injuries and an induced coma ain't no joke. I just need a little more time to rest."

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May 31 Ricky Gervais at the Hollywood Bowl Sure, death is no joke — but that doesn’t mean it can’t be funny.

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Hear me on this: Stephen A. Smith is no joke.

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