200+ Clean Jokes
Family-friendly jokes safe for work, school, and grandma.
Sad News: The founder of /r/jokes has passed away RIP Larry Tesler, the UI designer that created Cut, Copy and Paste, died age 74
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Sad News: The founder of /r/jokes has passed away', then the trigger 'RIP Larry Tesler, the UI designer that created Cut, Copy and Paste, died age 74' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Calm down about the Net Neutrality thing... Paying additional money to access certain sites will give you a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Calm down about the Net Neutrality thing...', then the trigger 'Paying additional money to access certain sites will give you a sense of pride and accomplishment.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
V V *Edit: seems like the ctrl key on my keyboard is not working
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'V V', then the trigger '*Edit: seems like the ctrl key on my keyboard is not working' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A new Navy recruit has his first day on the submarine... He speaks with the officer, who assigns him his post. "Go stand at the periscope entry-way, and make sure no unauthorized personnel touch the periscope." The recruit follows orders, and stands by the periscope. After 15 minutes, the officer stops by. "Son I'm changing your post to the mess hall. Go in there and start washing some dishes." The recruit obeys, and heads to the mess hall. He's cleaned about 3 dishes when the officer walks up again. "Listen here recruit, your new post is in the supply room. I need you to make sure everything is strapped down tight, in case of rough waters." The recruit again follows orders, and heads off to the supply room. There, he sees a crewman, moving some boxes. "Hey there," says the recruit. "is it normal to keep getting reassigned to new posts all day? I haven't kept one position for more than 15 minutes!" The crewman says "Oh yeah- this sub is full of reposts."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A new Navy recruit has his first day on the submarine... He speaks with the officer, who assigns him his post. "Go st...', then the trigger 'The crewman says "Oh yeah- this sub is full of reposts."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If your surprised that Jeffrey Epstein commited suicide this morning Imagine how surprised he must have been. Edit: Thank you to the Redditors that awarded this post. To everybody else I’m sorry I typed your instead of you’re.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If your surprised that Jeffrey Epstein commited suicide this morning Imagine how surprised he must have been. Edit: T...', then the trigger 'To everybody else I’m sorry I typed your instead of you’re.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the reddit user say after detonating a bomb inside a bank? EDIT: Wow! This blew up! Thanks for the gold!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the reddit user say after detonating a bomb inside a bank? EDIT: Wow! This blew up!', then the trigger 'Thanks for the gold!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The only two white actors in Black Panther are Martin Freeman, who played Bilbo Baggins, and Andy Serkis who played Gollum. They're the Tolkien white guys. Edit: Apparently somebody posted this joke to Twitter in October and that makes me a piece of shit. ¯\\\_(ツ)_/¯
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The only two white actors in Black Panther are Martin Freeman, who played Bilbo Baggins, and Andy Serkis who played G...', then the trigger '¯\\\_(ツ)_/¯' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.
Ajit Pai. That's it. That's the whole fucking joke. EDIT: Removed edits, people don't like those. [](/rdcry)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Ajit Pai. That's it. That's the whole fucking joke. EDIT: Removed edits, people don't like those.', then the trigger '[](/rdcry)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How many Trump supporters does it take to change a lightbulb? None. Trump says it’s done and they all cheer in the dark.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How many Trump supporters does it take to change a lightbulb? None.', then the trigger 'Trump says it’s done and they all cheer in the dark.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The 2016 US Presidential Election That's it. That's the entire fucking joke.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The 2016 US Presidential Election That's it.', then the trigger 'That's the entire fucking joke.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Did you hear about the Doctor on the United Flight? [removed]
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Did you hear about the Doctor on the United Flight?', then the trigger '[removed]' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If I had a $ for every post I've seen today about Net Neutrality... I'd have enough money to view a post next year about Net Neutrality.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If I had a $ for every post I've seen today about Net Neutrality...', then the trigger 'I'd have enough money to view a post next year about Net Neutrality.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Twenty years from now, kids are gonna think "Baby it's cold outside" is really weird, and we're gonna have to explain that it has to be understood as a product of its time. You see, it used to get cold outside
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Twenty years from now, kids are gonna think "Baby it's cold outside" is really weird, and we're gonna have to explain...', then the trigger 'You see, it used to get cold outside' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
This is the dirty joke my 85yo grandad told to our whole family by memory A male whale and a female whale were swimming off the coast of Japan when they noticed a whaling ship. The male whale recognized it as the same ship that had harpooned his father many years earlier. He said to the female whale, "Lets both swim under the ship and blow out of our air holes at the same time and it should cause the ship to turn over and sink." They tried it and sure enough, the ship turned over and quickly sank. Soon however, the whales realized the sailors had jumped overboard and were swimming to the safety of shore. The male was enraged that they were going to get away and told the female, "Let's swim after them and gobble them up before they reach the shore." At this point, he realized the female was becoming reluctant to follow him. "Look," she said, "I went along with the blow job, but I absolutely refuse to swallow the seamen." Edit: I think it's bad that I'm more excited watching this get ups that I was about the whole of Christmas
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'This is the dirty joke my 85yo grandad told to our whole family by memory A male whale and a female whale were swimmi...', then the trigger 'Edit: I think it's bad that I'm more excited watching this get ups that I was about the whole of Christmas' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A Woman goes to buy a Parrot. The prices are $100, $200, and $15. She asks why the last one is so cheap? "Because he used to live in a brothel" says the shopkeeper. She pays $15. When she gets home the parrot says: "Fuck me, a new brothel!" The woman laughs. When her daughters get home the parrot says: "Fuck me, 2 new prozzies!" The girls laughs too. When the dad gets home the parrot says: "Fuck me Pete, haven't seen you for weeks!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A Woman goes to buy a Parrot. The prices are $100, $200, and $15. She asks why the last one is so cheap? "Because he...', then the trigger 'When the dad gets home the parrot says: "Fuck me Pete, haven't seen you for weeks!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a Karen called in Europe? An American.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a Karen called in Europe?', then the trigger 'An American.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If America is storming Area 51 then the Europeans can storm the Vatican We’ll take the aliens, you get the predators
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If America is storming Area 51 then the Europeans can storm the Vatican', then the trigger 'We’ll take the aliens, you get the predators' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I hate when people ask how I see myself in 3 years I don’t have 2020 vision This is the only day you can upvote this EDIT: Thank you sm for r/all ! Happy New Years!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I hate when people ask how I see myself in 3 years I don’t have 2020 vision This is the only day you can upvote this...', then the trigger 'Happy New Years!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Do you want to know why the republicans won't impeach Trump? Because they believe in carrying a baby to full term.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Do you want to know why the republicans won't impeach Trump?', then the trigger 'Because they believe in carrying a baby to full term.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
This shutdown is bad for everyone in the service industry, but it especially sucks for men We're losing $1 for every $.79 women are losing
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'This shutdown is bad for everyone in the service industry, but it especially sucks for men', then the trigger 'We're losing $1 for every $.79 women are losing' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why did it take the police so long to show up to Capitol Hill today? Because they had to go home and change first.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why did it take the police so long to show up to Capitol Hill today?', then the trigger 'Because they had to go home and change first.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A boy asked his Bitcoin-investing dad... ...for $10.00 worth of Bitcoin currency. Dad: $9.67? What do you need $10.32 for?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A boy asked his Bitcoin-investing dad... ...for $10.00 worth of Bitcoin currency. Dad: $9.67?', then the trigger 'What do you need $10.32 for?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is the most expensive video-streaming service at this time? College
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is the most expensive video-streaming service at this time?', then the trigger 'College' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
When I was growing up # was pound, not hashtag Good thing it changed, since "pound metoo" would've been sending the wrong message
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'When I was growing up # was pound, not hashtag', then the trigger 'Good thing it changed, since "pound metoo" would've been sending the wrong message' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I wore a suit to work and got my supervisor soft demoted I’m posting mainly because I’m not a passive-aggressive type and I’m in disbelief that this actually worked. Ever since I started at my job a few months ago, my supervisor—we’ll call him Josh—has been micromanaging me. When I’m the subject of criticism (which is often), I try to give him the benefit of the doubt and ask him to clarify. What are your expectations? What specifically should I have done differently? Josh’s responses are always vague, often something to the effect of “Just do better.” I even had a meeting with Josh and HR to address this, but to no avail. Yesterday, Josh comes to my desk to tell me I need to dress better. Now, I work at a small company, and the vibe is unusually casual. A not-insignificant number of people come to work wearing jeans, hoodies, t-shirts, and/or baseball caps. I have never worn a hat to work, and I make a point of wearing a button-up shirt with a collar every day. This particular day I was wearing a long-sleeve button-up flannel, chino pants, and Adidas gazelles. Other days I wear loafers and dress shirts that are tucked in. So, I ask Josh to clarify. Should I be wearing dress shoes? Dress shirt? Tucked in? What specifically do you want me to change? Josh tells me I just need to dress better and that I should talk to HR for clarification. So I go in to HR and ask, what is the dress code? I get a standard answer: pants, close-toed shoes, no sleeveless shirts, etc. I ask, have I ever worn anything to work that poses a problem? HR says no, you’re fine. Because I’m mad, and because my repeated efforts to resolve this kind of problem had gone unheeded, I decided to be petty. The next day (today), I showed up to work in a full suit. It’s one I keep for events like weddings, so it’s fitted and I look really sharp in it. It’s also wildly and conspicuously overdressed for the office I work in. I had several interactions with people coming to my desk to comment on my outfit and ask what the occasion was. When anyone asked (only if they asked), I told them I had been told to “dress better.” This was always met with disbelief and incredulity. Two people even said they like the way I dress normally. When anyone asked me who the order came from—again, only if they asked—I told them it came from Josh. I was expecting to pull my little stunt for a week just to prove a point, and then go back to wearing what I had been wearing before. Word got around the office fast, apparently, because the CEO (Josh’s direct boss) came to my desk later in the day to tell me I would be reporting to him now, and that he’d be having a talk with Josh about this and other issues. It’s important to note that I was Josh’s only underling, so he effectively went from being a supervisor to just a regular employee. I’m on a bit of a high now, I think I’m going to come in to work tomorrow wearing a different one of my flannels! Edit: This blew up! Thank you for all the support. No, this isn't AI and I didn't use ChatGPT to edit for style or grammar. I genuinely like em dashes and I use them regularly in writing—I promise!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I wore a suit to work and got my supervisor soft demoted I’m posting mainly because I’m not a passive-aggressive type...', then the trigger 'I genuinely like em dashes and I use them regularly in writing—I promise!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.
Why was the anti-vaxxer‘s 4 year old child crying? Midlife crisis
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why was the anti-vaxxer‘s 4 year old child crying?', then the trigger 'Midlife crisis' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The funniest /r/jokes has ever been
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The funniest /r/jokes has ever been', then the trigger 'The funniest /r/jokes has ever been' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I found out on Fiverr.com you can buy 1000 likes for $5. The only thing is that the likes come from the Middle East and they have Arabic names. So when I saw that my friend tweeted "Excited for my flight to New York City!" I immediately spent the best $5 of my life. -Twitter @RichardSarvate
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I found out on Fiverr.com you can buy 1000 likes for $5. The only thing is that the likes come from the Middle East a...', then the trigger '-Twitter @RichardSarvate' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'Ok, this joke is actually clever and funny enough to heavily outweigh the implications.'.
If trump wins the election, I will leave the United States If Biden wins the election, I will leave the United States This is not a political post, I just want to travel
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If trump wins the election, I will leave the United States If Biden wins the election, I will leave the United States', then the trigger 'This is not a political post, I just want to travel' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Waiting for election results is like waiting for a grade on a group project. I know I did my part right, but I am worried the rest of you screwed it up.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Waiting for election results is like waiting for a grade on a group project.', then the trigger 'I know I did my part right, but I am worried the rest of you screwed it up.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
North Koreans believe they live in the best country in the world because they’re brainwashed by the government and the media. When every American knows that America is the best country in the world.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'North Koreans believe they live in the best country in the world because they’re brainwashed by the government and th...', then the trigger 'When every American knows that America is the best country in the world.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The front page is filled with memes in reference to that guy being dragged off of a plane. I can't remember the last time the entire reddit user base was so... ... United.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The front page is filled with memes in reference to that guy being dragged off of a plane. I can't remember the last...', then the trigger 'United.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I hope Elon Musk never gets involved in a scandal Elongate would be really drawn out.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I hope Elon Musk never gets involved in a scandal', then the trigger 'Elongate would be really drawn out.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Still my favorite joke I ever made up. :) A monocle walks into a bar. After a few drinks he starts to feel pretty good (and a little uncoordinated). He reaches for a cigarette, but the bartender stops him. "Sorry, buddy, but due to city ordinances we don't allow smoking in here. You'll have to step outside to smoke." So the monocle hops off the bar stool and grabs his cigarettes to head outside. Meanwhile a second monocle emerges from the bathroom. They bump into each other as they cross paths and fall to the floor, hopelessly entangled. They try to get free but the more they struggle, the more tangled they become. The bartender looks down on this travesty and shakes his head. "Hey you two!" he shouts. "Stop making spectacles of yourselves!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Still my favorite joke I ever made up. :) A monocle walks into a bar. After a few drinks he starts to feel pretty goo...', then the trigger '"Stop making spectacles of yourselves!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My girlfriend dressed up as a policewoman and told me I was under arrest on suspicion of being good in bed. After 2 minutes all charges were dropped due to a lack of evidence.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My girlfriend dressed up as a policewoman and told me I was under arrest on suspicion of being good in bed.', then the trigger 'After 2 minutes all charges were dropped due to a lack of evidence.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What has 4 letters, sometimes 9 letters, but never has 5 letters. Just a hint: I didn't ask a question.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What has 4 letters, sometimes 9 letters, but never has 5 letters.', then the trigger 'Just a hint: I didn't ask a question.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
So Tekashi69 could face life in prison Which is nice because we might finally get to see a mumble rapper completing a sentence Edit: i am aware he isnt a mumble rapper
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'So Tekashi69 could face life in prison Which is nice because we might finally get to see a mumble rapper completing a...', then the trigger 'Edit: i am aware he isnt a mumble rapper' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The president of the US is threatening to send the military to suppress US citizens. Looks like Americans are finally gonna get a taste of democracy and freedom.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The president of the US is threatening to send the military to suppress US citizens.', then the trigger 'Looks like Americans are finally gonna get a taste of democracy and freedom.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
An attractive young woman on a flight from Ireland asked the priest beside her, "Father, may I ask a favor?" "Of course child. What may I do for you?" "Well, I bought my mother an expensive hair dryer for her birthday. It is unopened but well over the customs limits and I'm afraid they'll confiscate it. Is there any way you could carry it through Customs for me? Hide it under your robes perhaps?" "I would love to help you, dear, but I must warn you, I will not lie." "With your honest face, Father, no one will question you," she replied. When they got to Customs, she let the priest go first. The official asked, "Father, do you have anything to declare?" "From the top of my head down to my waist I have nothing to declare." The official thought this answer strange, so asked, "And what do you have to declare from your waist to the floor?" Father replied, "I have a marvelous instrument designed to be used on a woman, which is, to date, unused." Roaring with laughter, the official said, "Go ahead, Father. Next please!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'An attractive young woman on a flight from Ireland asked the priest beside her, "Father, may I ask a favor?" "Of cour...', then the trigger 'Next please!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Imagine if Americans switched from pounds to kilograms overnight... There would be mass confusion.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Imagine if Americans switched from pounds to kilograms overnight...', then the trigger 'There would be mass confusion.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A wife decides to take her husband, Dave, to a strip club for his birthday. They arrive at the club and the doorman says, "Hey, Dave! How ya doin'?" His wife is puzzled and asks if hes been to this club before. "Oh no," says Dave. "Hes on my bowling team." When they are seated, a waitress asks Dave if hed like his usual and brings over a Budweiser. His wife is becoming increasingly uncomfortable and says,"How did she know that you drink Budweiser?" "Shes in the Ladies Bowling League, honey. We share lanes with them." A stripper then comes over to their table, throws her arms around Dave, and says "Hi Davey. Want your usual table dance, big boy?" Daves wife, now furious, grabs her purse and storms out of the club. Dave follows and spots her getting into a cab. Before she can slam the door, he jumps in beside her. He tries desperately to explain how the stripper must have mistaken him for someone else, but his wife is having none of it. She is screaming at him at the top of her lungs, calling him every name in the book. The cabby turns his head and says, "Looks like you picked up a real bitch tonight, Dave.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A wife decides to take her husband, Dave, to a strip club for his birthday. They arrive at the club and the doorman s...', then the trigger 'The cabby turns his head and says, "Looks like you picked up a real bitch tonight, Dave.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
TIFU by accidentally cheating on my wife at a BDSM convention with a woman who was wearing the same leather mask Whoops, wrong sub
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'TIFU by accidentally cheating on my wife at a BDSM convention with a woman who was wearing the same leather mask', then the trigger 'Whoops, wrong sub' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a book club that's been stuck on one book for years? Church Edit: Holy shit. On the front page of reddit. Well this blew up overnight... Thanks for the golds! I really don't deserve this.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a book club that's been stuck on one book for years? Church Edit: Holy shit. On the front page of re...', then the trigger 'I really don't deserve this.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My favorite joke: Everyone Knows Dave Dave was bragging to his boss one day, "You know, I know everyone there is to know. Just name someone, anyone, and I know them." Tired of his boasting, his boss called his bluff, "OK, Dave, how about Tom Cruise?" "No dramas boss, Tom and I are old friends, and I can prove it." So Dave and his boss fly out to Hollywood and knock on Tom Cruise's door, and Tom Cruise shouts, "Dave! What's happening? Great to see you! Come on in for a beer!" Although impressed, Dave's boss is still skeptical. After they leave Cruise's house, he tells Dave that he thinks him knowing Cruise was just lucky. "No, no, just name anyone else," Dave says. "President Obama," his boss quickly retorts. "Yup," Dave says, "Old buddies, let's fly out to Washington," and off they go. At the White House, Obama spots Dave on the tour and motions him and his boss over, saying, "Dave, what a surprise, I was just on my way to a meeting, but you and your friend come on in and let's have a beer first and catch up." Well, the boss is very shaken by now but still not totally convinced. After they leave the White House grounds he expresses his doubts to Dave, who again implores him to name anyone else. "Pope Francis," his boss replies. "Sure!" says Dave. "I've known the Pope for years." So off they fly to Rome. Dave and his boss are assembled with the masses at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square when Dave says, "This will never work. I can't catch the Pope's eye among all these people. Tell you what, I know all the guards so let me just go upstairs and I'll come out on the balcony with the Pope." He disappears into the crowd headed towards the Vatican. Sure enough, half an hour later Dave emerges with the Pope on the balcony, but by the time Dave returns, he finds that his boss has had a heart attack and is surrounded by paramedics. Making his way to his boss' side, Dave asks him, "What happened?" His boss looks up and says, "It was the final straw... you and the Pope came out on to the balcony and the man next to me said, 'Who the fuck is that on the balcony with Dave?'
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My favorite joke: Everyone Knows Dave Dave was bragging to his boss one day, "You know, I know everyone there is to k...', then the trigger 'you and the Pope came out on to the balcony and the man next to me said, 'Who the fuck is that on the balcony with Da...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.
My wife says if this post gets over 1000 upvotes, I can get anal. Please upvote because I want this house to be spotless.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My wife says if this post gets over 1000 upvotes, I can get anal.', then the trigger 'Please upvote because I want this house to be spotless.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Carl is in the 10th year of a life sentence when he gets a new cellmate, Jim. ...after taking some time to size Jim up and decide that he can trust him, Carl tells Jim about his plan to escape. "You see, " Carl says "for the first 5 years I was inside, I trained my digestive system to follow my command. Now I can eat something and it comes out broken down into it's components." Jim is skeptical, but intrigued. Carl continues: "For the *last* five years, I've been swallowing pieces off my uniform. It's perfect, because the guards just think it's rats chewing on it." So Jim asks, "Well, what does that have to do with me? How can I help?" Carl says "Well, the pieces of fabric come out as individual fibers. I figure by this time next year, we'll have enough to fashion enough rope to get over the wall. I just need you to tie the fibers." Jim, disgusted, says "You have *got* to be kidding me!" And Carl says "I shit. You knot." EDIT: Wow. This blew up. Thanks to everyone for their kind words and thanks to those of you who gave Gold and Silver. Frankincense and Myrrh are also accepted.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Carl is in the 10th year of a life sentence when he gets a new cellmate, Jim. ...after taking some time to size Jim u...', then the trigger 'Frankincense and Myrrh are also accepted.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If I had a dollar for every time someone over 40 told me my generation sucks... Then I could afford a house in the economy they ruined.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If I had a dollar for every time someone over 40 told me my generation sucks...', then the trigger 'Then I could afford a house in the economy they ruined.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
"You're telling me that I'm losing my job because Donald Trump won the election? WHY, BECAUSE I'M BLACK?!" "Mister President, we've been over this..."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '"You're telling me that I'm losing my job because Donald Trump won the election? WHY, BECAUSE I'M BLACK?!"', then the trigger '"Mister President, we've been over this..."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My girlfriend borrowed $100 from me. After 3years, when we separated, she returned exactly $100. I lost Interest in that relationship.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My girlfriend borrowed $100 from me. After 3years, when we separated, she returned exactly $100.', then the trigger 'I lost Interest in that relationship.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My dad said people shouldn't get ribbons just for participating because it rewards them for losing. So I took down his confederate flag.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My dad said people shouldn't get ribbons just for participating because it rewards them for losing.', then the trigger 'So I took down his confederate flag.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Guy : Doctor, my Girlfriend is pregnant but we always use protection and the rubber never broke. How is it possible? Doctor : Let me tell you a story: "There was once a Hunter who always carried a gun wherever he went. One day he took out his Umbrella instead of his Gun and went out. A Lion suddenly jumped infront of him. In order to scare the Lion, the Hunter used the Umbrella like a Gun, and shot the Lion, then it died! Guy : Nonsense! Someone else must have shot the Lion.. Doctor : Good! You understood the story. Next patient please..
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Guy : Doctor, my Girlfriend is pregnant but we always use protection and the rubber never broke. How is it possible?...', then the trigger 'Next patient please..' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is absurdism.
R Kelly is really changing the rap game He takes the art out of rap artist
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'R Kelly is really changing the rap game', then the trigger 'He takes the art out of rap artist' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The female janitor at my building asked if I would chill and smoke some weed with her I said no. I can't deal with high maintenance women
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The female janitor at my building asked if I would chill and smoke some weed with her I said no.', then the trigger 'I can't deal with high maintenance women' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why is girlfriend one word but best friend is two words? Because your best friend gives you space when you need it.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why is girlfriend one word but best friend is two words?', then the trigger 'Because your best friend gives you space when you need it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Trump tests positive for COVID-19. He finally passed a test without cheating, good for him.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Trump tests positive for COVID-19.', then the trigger 'He finally passed a test without cheating, good for him.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My girlfriend is like the square root of -100. A solid 10, but also imaginary.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My girlfriend is like the square root of -100.', then the trigger 'A solid 10, but also imaginary.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Set your wifi password to 2444666668888888 So when someone ask tell them it's 12345678 Edit: Holy moly! Wake up to a shiny gold. Thank you kind stranger. Edit2: I can make a whole wordlist with all the password in here 😁.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Set your wifi password to 2444666668888888 So when someone ask tell them it's 12345678 Edit: Holy moly! Wake up to a...', then the trigger 'Edit2: I can make a whole wordlist with all the password in here 😁.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did Yoda say when he saw himself in 4K? HDMI
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did Yoda say when he saw himself in 4K?', then the trigger 'HDMI' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Scientist: "My findings are meaningless if taken out of context." Media: Scientist claims "Findings are meaningless."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Scientist: "My findings are meaningless if taken out of context."', then the trigger 'Media: Scientist claims "Findings are meaningless."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's the difference between the US Capitol and Mordor? One does not simply walk into Mordor
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's the difference between the US Capitol and Mordor?', then the trigger 'One does not simply walk into Mordor' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's the difference between Donald Trump and a worm? One of them is a slimy, loathsome creature incapable of complex thought, the other one actually shows up when it rains.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's the difference between Donald Trump and a worm?', then the trigger 'One of them is a slimy, loathsome creature incapable of complex thought, the other one actually shows up when it rains.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My offspring came out as transgender last night As far as I’m concerned, I have no son Edit: Looks like I’m getting downvoted. Pretty sure that’s a good thing on this sub. Some people just can’t think straight
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My offspring came out as transgender last night As far as I’m concerned, I have no son Edit: Looks like I’m getting d...', then the trigger 'Some people just can’t think straight' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I asked my wife if I was the only one she's been with. She said, "Yes, the others were at least sevens or eights".
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I asked my wife if I was the only one she's been with.', then the trigger 'She said, "Yes, the others were at least sevens or eights".' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Courtesy of my 6yo daughter: What do you call a dinosaur that takes care of its teeth? A Flossiraptor
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Courtesy of my 6yo daughter: What do you call a dinosaur that takes care of its teeth?', then the trigger 'A Flossiraptor' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
*Nsfw* The military is cutting staff and decide to get rid of three generals. One from the Army, the Airforce, and the Marines. All of them are old, grizzled men who had seen their fair share of war, so the Pentagon comes up with a unique bonus system for their service. They can choose two points of their bodies and for every inch between them they would get 10k. First up was the Army general. He chose to measure between the tips of his middle fingers with his arms spread wide. Second was the Air Force, who chose the top of his head to the soles of his feet. Then came the Marine General. "I want you to measure from the tip of my dick to my balls." The men running the measuring laughed and then asked him, seriously, where he wanted to measure. "I am being serious. Now start measuring." The men tried to dissuade him but he was adamant. Finally, resigned, one of the men takes the measuring tape and goes to take the measurement. When the general removed his pants the man jumped up in alarm. "Sir! Where are your balls?!?" "IN VIETNAM!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '*Nsfw* The military is cutting staff and decide to get rid of three generals. One from the Army, the Airforce, and th...', then the trigger '"IN VIETNAM!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
All countries eventually got coronavirus But China got it right off the bat.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'All countries eventually got coronavirus', then the trigger 'But China got it right off the bat.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If "womb" is pronounced "woom", "tomb" is pronounced "toom" then shouldn't "bomb" be pronounced "BOOM" I hope that blew your minds Edit: Due to popular opinion "Well, this post blew up". And thanks to the anonymous person who gave me my first award ever!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If "womb" is pronounced "woom", "tomb" is pronounced "toom" then shouldn't "bomb" be pronounced "BOOM" I hope that bl...', then the trigger 'And thanks to the anonymous person who gave me my first award ever!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Once upon a time, in the magical fantasy kingdom, there lived a young monk named Sam. His order was renowned for their beautiful choral singing. They trained, hours every day, refining their voices and their art. Their song floated down the mountainside, enriching the lives and souls of the townspeople below. Sam was particularly gifted, and on his 19th birthday, in mid-song, he hit upon a beautifully intricate note of pure magic. Everyone within miles just froze in mid action, stirred to the very core of their souls by the pure bliss of the tone. And all the realm realized, instantly, that it was Sam, and Sam was the first person in history to hit one of the rumored Magical Notes that musicians had theorized must exist... yet no one before Sam had ever reached one. And on Sam's 20th birthday, it happened again. This time, the town below was so impacted that no one moved, spoke, or even blinked for several minutes after. As the golden sound finally tapered off and ceased, they knew that Sam had found the Second Note... And the next year on Sam's birthday, the town had realized there was a pattern involved. This time, all of the townspeople were present in the monastery's nave, watching in awe, as Sam hit the glorious Third Note. People cried out in pure joy as the sound grew to a glorious crescendo. Words cannot do justice to the experience. The town flourished, as Sam's notes made the people pure all the way to the core of their beings. And on it went for the next few years, the Magical Notes growing sweeter and sweeter... until, that is, Sam's 25th birthday. All at first seemed as normal... until Sam hit the Magical Note. From the start, Sam seemed very uncomfortable, and this new sound was not beautiful... it was jarring and discordant. Sam started to get very warm, and was visibly sweating onstage. He doubled his resolve and dug deeper, to get to the sweet part of the Magical Note that he knew must be there. Suddenly, to the horror of all, Sam spontaneously combusted! The two closest monks on stage were burned by the flames coming off of his body, and he ignited the stage curtains. Soon the entire monastery was aflame. By a miracle, everyone made it out, except for poor Sam. The townsfolk were left staring at the burning monastery in sad, stunned disbelief. The mayor approached the lead monk of the order. "What happened?" he asked, exasperated. The old monk shook his head sadly. "Isn't it obvious?" he said. "Sam sung Note 7." - EDIT - Wow, I came back and this really blew up! Thanks so much for the kind comments, and upvotes, and gold. I'm so glad I could give so many people a chuckle today!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Once upon a time, in the magical fantasy kingdom, there lived a young monk named Sam. His order was renowned for thei...', then the trigger 'I'm so glad I could give so many people a chuckle today!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
An infinite number of mathematicians walk into a bar The first mathematician orders a beer The second orders half a beer "I don't serve half-beers" the bartender replies "Excuse me?" Asks mathematician #2 "What kind of bar serves half-beers?" The bartender remarks. "That's ridiculous." "Oh c'mon" says mathematician #1 "do you know how hard it is to collect an infinite number of us? Just play along" "There are very strict laws on how I can serve drinks. I couldn't serve you half a beer even if I wanted to." "But that's not a problem" mathematician #3 chimes in "at the end of the joke you serve us a whole number of beers. You see, when you take the sum of a continuously halving function-" "I know how limits work" interjects the bartender "Oh, alright then. I didn't want to assume a bartender would be familiar with such advanced mathematics" "Are you kidding me?" The bartender replies, "you learn limits in like, 9th grade! What kind of mathematician thinks limits are advanced mathematics?" "HE'S ON TO US" mathematician #1 screeches Simultaneously, every mathematician opens their mouth and out pours a cloud of multicolored mosquitoes. Each mathematician is bellowing insects of a different shade. The mosquitoes form into a singular, polychromatic swarm. "FOOLS" it booms in unison, "I WILL INFECT EVERY BEING ON THIS PATHETIC PLANET WITH MALARIA" The bartender stands fearless against the technicolor hoard. "But wait" he inturrupts, thinking fast, "if you do that, politicians will use the catastrophe as an excuse to implement free healthcare. Think of how much that will hurt the taxpayers!" The mosquitoes fall silent for a brief moment. "My God, you're right. We didn't think about the economy! Very well, we will not attack this dimension. FOR THE TAXPAYERS!" and with that, they vanish. A nearby barfly stumbles over to the bartender. "How did you know that that would work?" "It's simple really" the bartender says. "I saw that the vectors formed a gradient, and therefore must be conservative."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'An infinite number of mathematicians walk into a bar The first mathematician orders a beer The second orders half a b...', then the trigger '"I saw that the vectors formed a gradient, and therefore must be conservative."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.
Why is EA the worst gaming company in America? Because Ubisoft is in France.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why is EA the worst gaming company in America?', then the trigger 'Because Ubisoft is in France.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A mailman notices a mailbox with the flag up So, he opens the box and picks up the letter. He glances at it briefly to make sure it is stamped, and then puts it in his bag with his other letters. When he gets back to his office, the letter goes in a big bin with all of the other out-going mail. He thinks nothing of it, and finishes his day. A few days later, he delivers the exact same letter to the same house that he picked it up from. He glances at the mailing address and observes that it is indeed the same as the return address. Anyone can make a mistake, so the mailman puts the letter in the mailbox so that the customer can readdress it for its proper recipient. He thinks nothing of it and finishes his day. The next day, the mailman sees the same mailbox with the flag up. He opens the box and again sees the same letter, nothing changed, but with a new stamp on it. The mailman is perplexed, and thinking to save the customer both time and money, decides to ring the doorbell and inquire about the letter. *Ding-dong, ding-dong. Ding-dong, ding-dong. Ding-dong, Ding-dong.* The door opens and standing there is a stout Buddhist monk, dressed in traditional garb. “Pardon me, sir,” the mailman says, “but you seem to be trying to mail this letter again, and without any changes to the address, it’s only going to end up back at your home in a few days.” “Ah, my letter. Thank you so much for mailing it the other day, it was greatly appreciated. Please do so again” replies the Buddhist monk. “But sir,” says mailman, “you will only waste a stamp, and this letter will be re-delivered to your home a few days from now.” “But that is my intention, dear man,” replies the Buddhist monk. “You see, reposting is the best way to get karma.”
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A mailman notices a mailbox with the flag up So, he opens the box and picks up the letter. He glances at it briefly t...', then the trigger '“You see, reposting is the best way to get karma.”' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A professor, a CEO, and a janitor are in a forest when they discover a magic fairy. The fairy says "I will give you what you most desire if you do someone else's job for a day." The professor says "I'll be an elementary school teacher. What can be so hard about teaching a bunch of 6-year-olds how to read?" so he is teleported into a classroom. After a few minutes, all the kids' screaming gets to his nerves, so he throws all his supplies and gives up. The C.E.O says "I'll be a waiter. All you do is carry food back and forth. This'll be a breeze" so he is teleported to a restaurant. After about an hour, all the annoying customers drive him insane, so he smashes his plates on the ground and gives up. The janitor says "I'll be an artist" so he is transported to an art facility. He glues all the classroom supplies and shattered plates to a canvas, then sells it for a billion dollars. The fairy asks the janitor how he was so clever. The janitor says "I got a masters degree in art." Edit: Thank you for the silver, gold, and platinum!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A professor, a CEO, and a janitor are in a forest when they discover a magic fairy. The fairy says "I will give you w...', then the trigger 'Edit: Thank you for the silver, gold, and platinum!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
R. Kelly is technically not a pedophile. A pedophile is attracted to people who are prepubescent. A hebephile is attracted to people in the early stages of puberty, typically 11-14. An ephebophile is attracted to people in the later stages of puberty, typically 15-19. But I think the reason we don't make those distinctions is because it's hard to explain the difference without sounding like a pedophile. @gianmarcosoresi
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'R. Kelly is technically not a pedophile. A pedophile is attracted to people who are prepubescent. A hebephile is attr...', then the trigger '@gianmarcosoresi' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'It's very simple: divide your age by 2 and add 7. Date people older than that, and you're not a creep. But also divid...'.
Three conspiracy theorists walk into a bar You can't tell me that's just a coincidence .
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Three conspiracy theorists walk into a bar', then the trigger 'You can't tell me that's just a coincidence .' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A feminist told me about the "Dwayne Johnson Rule." The rule, as she explained it, was that in order to determine if a particular comment was appropriate to say to a woman, first ask yourself, 'Would I be comfortable saying this to Dwayne Johnson?' If not, don't say it. I thought this sounded like a good rule. So I told her: "Your chest is fucking epic."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A feminist told me about the "Dwayne Johnson Rule." The rule, as she explained it, was that in order to determine if...', then the trigger '"Your chest is fucking epic."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My sister asked for me to bring her something hard to write on I don't know why she became so mad. It's pretty fucking hard to write on sand.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My sister asked for me to bring her something hard to write on I don't know why she became so mad.', then the trigger 'It's pretty fucking hard to write on sand.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A man in an interrogation room says “I’m not saying a word without my lawyer present.” Cop: You are the lawyer. Lawyer: Exactly, so where’s my present?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A man in an interrogation room says “I’m not saying a word without my lawyer present.” Cop: You are the lawyer.', then the trigger 'Lawyer: Exactly, so where’s my present?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.
If Queen Elizabeth accidentally farts during dinner, the other guests are supposed to pretend like nothing happened. Noble gases should have no reaction.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If Queen Elizabeth accidentally farts during dinner, the other guests are supposed to pretend like nothing happened.', then the trigger 'Noble gases should have no reaction.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
NSFW - A mother was walking down the hall when she heard a humming sound coming from her daughter's bedroom. When she opened the door she found her daughter naked on the bed with a vibrator. What are you doing?" she exclaimed. The daughter replied, "I'm 35 and still living at home with my parents and this is the closest I'll ever get to a husband." Later that week the father was in the kitchen and heard a humming sound coming from the basement. When he went downstairs, he found his daughter naked on the sofa with her vibrator. "What are you doing?" he exclaimed. The daughter replied, "I'm 35 and still living at home with my parents and this is the closest I'll ever get to a husband." A couple of days later the mother heard the humming sound again, this time in the living room. In there, she found her husband watching the Super Bowl on television with the vibrator buzzing away beside him. "What are you doing?" she exclaimed. He replied............"Watching the game with my son-in-law."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'NSFW - A mother was walking down the hall when she heard a humming sound coming from her daughter's bedroom. When she...', then the trigger 'He replied............"Watching the game with my son-in-law."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How many Brexiteers does it take to change a light bulb? One to promise a brighter future and the rest to screw it up.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How many Brexiteers does it take to change a light bulb?', then the trigger 'One to promise a brighter future and the rest to screw it up.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If i had a dime for every time i didn't understand what's going on. I'd be like: "Why y'all keep giving me all these dimes?"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If i had a dime for every time i didn't understand what's going on.', then the trigger 'I'd be like: "Why y'all keep giving me all these dimes?"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Breaking News: Bill Gates has agreed to pay for Trump's wall On the condition he gets to install windows.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Breaking News: Bill Gates has agreed to pay for Trump's wall', then the trigger 'On the condition he gets to install windows.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Trump should not have said "shit-hole countries". The correct term is "turd-world countries".
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Trump should not have said "shit-hole countries".', then the trigger 'The correct term is "turd-world countries".' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I used to smoke pot and go to class. Sneak in ten minutes late with a bullshit excuse. Slink down low at my desk. Pray to god nobody asked me any questions. I was the best teacher ever. Nathan Anderson @NathanTheSnake
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I used to smoke pot and go to class. Sneak in ten minutes late with a bullshit excuse. Slink down low at my desk. Pra...', then the trigger '@NathanTheSnake' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution. A top Reddit comment highlighted the same pivot: 'Some background: Lots of comedians have jokes about pot-smoking teachers, and the concept of the fuckup teacher is ev...'.
If you rearrange the letters of POSTMEN... They become VERY ANGRY.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If you rearrange the letters of POSTMEN...', then the trigger 'They become VERY ANGRY.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I’ve developed a fetish for figuring things out. I just came to that realization.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I’ve developed a fetish for figuring things out.', then the trigger 'I just came to that realization.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How do you lure a pervert? (NSFW) Just add the NSFW tag.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How do you lure a pervert? (NSFW)', then the trigger 'Just add the NSFW tag.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Many people are surprised by the engagement of Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, but not me. If I founded reddit I'd be searching for better servers too.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Many people are surprised by the engagement of Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, but not me.', then the trigger 'If I founded reddit I'd be searching for better servers too.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If it weren't for Arabs, we would never have 9/11 Instead it would be IX / XI
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If it weren't for Arabs, we would never have 9/11', then the trigger 'Instead it would be IX / XI' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The spread of COVID-19 is based on two factors 1. How dense the population is 2. How dense the population is
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The spread of COVID-19 is based on two factors 1. How dense the population is 2.', then the trigger 'How dense the population is' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why will the congress never impeach Trump? Because the republicans always insist on carrying a baby to full term.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why will the congress never impeach Trump?', then the trigger 'Because the republicans always insist on carrying a baby to full term.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A Mormon was seated next to an Irishman on a flight from London to the US. After the plane was airborne, drink orders were taken. The Irishman asked for a whiskey, which was promptly brought and placed before him. The flight attendant then asked the Mormon if he would like a drink. He replied in disgust, "I'd rather be savagely raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips." The Irishman then handed his drink back to the attendant and said, "Me, too, I didn't know we had a choice."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A Mormon was seated next to an Irishman on a flight from London to the US. After the plane was airborne, drink orders...', then the trigger 'The Irishman then handed his drink back to the attendant and said, "Me, too, I didn't know we had a choice."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Steve Jobs would've been a better president than Trump. But I guess comparing apples to oranges is unfair. EDIT: epic
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Steve Jobs would've been a better president than Trump. But I guess comparing apples to oranges is unfair.', then the trigger 'EDIT: epic' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If you can't say it to your 5 yr old kid, its not a dad joke. I'm getting really sick of all the NSFW jokes that have been hitting the front page lately. I know I'm not the only one who feels this either. IF YOU CAN'T TELL THE JOKE TO YOUR KID, IT'S NOT A DAD JOKE. dad jokes are clean, thats why they're ***dad*** jokes. If you have an NSFW joke, please refer to r/unclejokes. I'm sorry if I sound whiney, but dad jokes are dad jokes and uncle jokes are uncle jokes.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If you can't say it to your 5 yr old kid, its not a dad joke. I'm getting really sick of all the NSFW jokes that have...', then the trigger 'I'm sorry if I sound whiney, but dad jokes are dad jokes and uncle jokes are uncle jokes.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.
When I was 13, I hoped that one day I would have a girlfriend with big tits. When I was 16, I got a girlfriend with big tits, but there was no passion, so I decided I needed a passionate girl with zest for life. In college I dated a passionate girl, but she was too emotional. Everything was an emergency; she was a drama queen, cried all the time and threatened suicide. So I decided I needed a girl with stability. When I was 25, I found a very stable girl but she was boring. She was totally predictable and never got excited about anything. Life became so dull that I decided I needed a girl with some excitement. When I was 28, I found an exciting girl, but I couldn't keep up with her. She rushed from one thing to another, never settling on anything. She did mad impetuous things and made me miserable as often as happy. She was great fun initially and very energetic, but directionless. So I decided to find a girl with some real ambition. When I turned 30, I found a smart ambitious girl with her feet planted firmly on the ground, so I married her. She was so ambitious that she divorced me and took everything I owned. I am older and wiser now, and I am looking for a girl with big tits.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'When I was 13, I hoped that one day I would have a girlfriend with big tits. When I was 16, I got a girlfriend with b...', then the trigger 'I am older and wiser now, and I am looking for a girl with big tits.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why do Americans rarely tell jokes about mass shootings? Because it’s always too soon. ^(i feel bad)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why do Americans rarely tell jokes about mass shootings? Because it’s always too soon.', then the trigger '^(i feel bad)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Our whole family is really worried about my grandfather’s Viagra addiction. Grandma is taking it particularly hard.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Our whole family is really worried about my grandfather’s Viagra addiction.', then the trigger 'Grandma is taking it particularly hard.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My wife says if this post get a 1000 likes, I can get anal on my cake day Please upvote because I want this house to be spotless
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My wife says if this post get a 1000 likes, I can get anal on my cake day', then the trigger 'Please upvote because I want this house to be spotless' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Joke I heard from a 99 year old Holocaust survivor A Jew gets to heaven after passing and meets god. The Jew tells god a Holocaust joke, but god doesn't laugh. The Jew shrugs and says, "I guess you had to be there to understand".
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Joke I heard from a 99 year old Holocaust survivor A Jew gets to heaven after passing and meets god. The Jew tells go...', then the trigger 'The Jew shrugs and says, "I guess you had to be there to understand".' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Professor X asks a girl, "what is your mutant power?" Girl replies: "I can guess how many pulls to turn a ceiling fan off on the first try!" She points up and says: "3 pulls" Professor X stands up and pulls 3 times. After the third pull the fan turns off. Professor X: "Yeah thats cool and all, but not really a super power..." Girl: "Yeah I was jut kidding, I can heal paraplegics" Professor X, still standing: "Oh my god"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Professor X asks a girl, "what is your mutant power?" Girl replies: "I can guess how many pulls to turn a ceiling fan...', then the trigger 'Professor X, still standing: "Oh my god"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
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