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Try out the joke on everyone you can, but here's the key: do it without letting them know you're trying it out.
Testing a joke is good practice. It helps you work on your delivery, and you begin to feel comfortable saying the joke, and it lets you see an honest reaction.
I use the rule of three here too. I tell it to three different people at separate times. If they all laugh chances are you've got a winner.