@agitslop_ People will crucify you for this but you’re 100% correct. The flashbacks (especially when Vito is an adult, the kid Vito stuff in Italy is good imo) are mostly empty bloat.
(Without being an asshole) be willing to play Devil’s Advocate, comedy comes from petty conflict. Defend positions you don’t believe in or are contrary to logic just because. Don’t go for low hanging fruits or obvious jokes unless it’s just begging to be said.
If you buy this shirt I want you to take a picture and send it to three people over the age of 35 and ask if they think you have a future ahead of you.