Why are setups to jokes so important?

What is a joke that only makes sense in your own regional dialect/accent?

Sorry for a post that's not a joke but I'm interested. Here's one from where I am. These two ducks are flying over Ballymena. The first one says, "quack quack" and the second one says, "slow down! I'm coming as quack as I cyan."

What are your best Sports Team jokes?

With the NHL season getting started tonight. I am wondering what are you best jokes making fun off sports teams. All Sports (Baseball,hockey,football, soccer etc).

Seven Jokes More Seven Jokes

What does a man consider to be a seven course meal?

A hot dog and a six pack.

Why don't they tell jokes in base 8?

Because seven ten eleven!

Eat Jokes More Eat Jokes

What is the square root of 69?

Ate Something! ("8 something", actually 8.306)

What'd you call this again?

Alien Chef: OH MY GOD YOU ATE MY GRANDMOTHER!

Setup Jokes More Setup Jokes

What's the most important part of a joke, the setup or the punchline?

To get to the other side.

Who reads the news AND makes coffee?

Katie Keurig. (I know the setup might need some work but I just like the punchline I made up.)