Why can some people remember jokes and others can’t?

Very funny, must try to remember that one ... comedian Amy Schumer in action. Photograph: Scott Legato/Getty Images

Why can some people remember jokes and others can’t? Or is it “do” and “don’t”?

David Cockayne, Lymm, Cheshire

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