50+ Pirate Jokes
Arrr you ready? The best pirate jokes on the internet.
A pirate goes to the doctor and say, "I have moles on me back aaarrrghh." The doctor: "It's ok, they're benign." Pirate: "Count again, I think there be ten!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate goes to the doctor and say, "I have moles on me back aaarrrghh." The doctor: "It's ok, they're benign."', then the trigger 'Pirate: "Count again, I think there be ten!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a pirate's least favorite letter? Dear sir, Your internet access has been terminated due to illegal usage. Sincerely, your service provider.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirate's least favorite letter? Dear sir, Your internet access has been terminated due to illegal usage.', then the trigger 'Sincerely, your service provider.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a pirate's least favorite letter? Dear Sir/Ma'am We are cutting your internet connection due to the following reasons: 1. Illegal Downloading
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a pirate's least favorite letter? Dear Sir/Ma'am We are cutting your internet connection due to the following...', then the trigger 'Illegal Downloading' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My 6 yo asks: “What’s a pirate’s favorite letter?” I think to myself ‘Oh I used to say this joke’. So in my best pirate voice I laugh and say, “R!” Smirking, my 6 yo replies, “Aye, you’d think so, but it ‘tis the C!” Proud moment right there folks!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My 6 yo asks: “What’s a pirate’s favorite letter?” I think to myself ‘Oh I used to say this joke’. So in my best pira...', then the trigger 'Proud moment right there folks!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.
What's a pirate's least favourite letter? Dear Sir, We are writing to you because you have violated copyright ...
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirate's least favourite letter? Dear Sir,', then the trigger 'We are writing to you because you have violated copyright ...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Girl asked me to netflix and chill, but I download all my movies illegally.... So I was like na, more like pirate and booty.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Girl asked me to netflix and chill, but I download all my movies illegally....', then the trigger 'So I was like na, more like pirate and booty.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A man with a completely bald head and only one leg is invited to a costume party. He doesn't know what to wear to hide his head and his wooden leg, so he writes to a high-end costume store to explain his problem. A few days later he receives a parcel with a note: Dear Sir, Enclosed please find a Pirate's outfit. The spotted handkerchief will cover your bald head and with your wooden leg you will look exactly like a Pirate. The man is offended that the outfit emphasizes his disability, so he writes a letter of complaint. A week passes and he receives another parcel and note. Dear Sir, Sorry about the previous parcel. Enclosed please find a Monk's habit. The long robe will cover your wooden leg and with your bald head you will really look the part. Now the man is furious, because the company has gone from emphasizing his wooden leg to drawing attention to his bald head. So he writes a really strong letter of complaint. A few days later he gets a very small parcel from the company with an accompanying letter: Dear Sir, Enclosed please find a bottle of excellent grenadine syrup. We suggest you pour the red grenadine syrup over your bald head, let it harden, and then stick your wooden leg up your ass and go as a candy apple.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A man with a completely bald head and only one leg is invited to a costume party. He doesn't know what to wear to hid...', then the trigger 'We suggest you pour the red grenadine syrup over your bald head, let it harden, and then stick your wooden leg up you...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
As told to me by my 7 YO son this morning... Him: What's a pirates favorite letter? Me: ARRRGH! Him: You would think it would be ARRRGH but my first love be the "C"!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'As told to me by my 7 YO son this morning... Him: What's a pirates favorite letter? Me: ARRRGH!', then the trigger 'Him: You would think it would be ARRRGH but my first love be the "C"!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
This is how bad the economy is: * My neighbour got a pre-declined credit card in the mail. * Wives are having sex with their husbands because they can’t afford batteries. * CEO’s are now playing miniature golf. * Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen. * A stripper was killed when her audience showered her with rolls of pennies while she danced. * If the bank returns your check marked “Insufficient Funds,” you call them and ask if they meant you or them. * McDonald’s is selling the 1/4 ouncer. * Angelina Jolie adopted a child from America. * Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children’s names. * A truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into Mexico. * A picture is now only worth 200 words. * When Bill and Hillary travel together, they now have to share a room. * The Treasure Island casino in Las Vegas is now managed by Somali pirates. And, finally…. * I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars, jobs, my savings, Social Security, retirement funds, etc., I called the Suicide Hotline. I got a call centre in Pakistan, and when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could drive a truck.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'This is how bad the economy is: * My neighbour got a pre-declined credit card in the mail. * Wives are having sex wit...', then the trigger 'I got a call centre in Pakistan, and when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could driv...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
The origin of pirate talk
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The origin of pirate talk', then the trigger 'The origin of pirate talk' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is wordplay with incongruity-resolution.
What is a pirate's favorite element in the periodic table? Gold. Why the fuck would a pirate need Argon?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a pirate's favorite element in the periodic table? Gold.', then the trigger 'Why the fuck would a pirate need Argon?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why can't pirates learn the alphabet? Because they spend years at C.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why can't pirates learn the alphabet?', then the trigger 'Because they spend years at C.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Where do pirates smoke their weed? The high seas.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Where do pirates smoke their weed?', then the trigger 'The high seas.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How do people breathe when downloading movies from illegal websites? They Res-Pirate
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How do people breathe when downloading movies from illegal websites?', then the trigger 'They Res-Pirate' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A cat pirate walked into a saloon, and wanted to fit in. Unsure of what to say, he stammered... "M-meowdy parrrrrrrtner" Ik I hate myself for this one too
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A cat pirate walked into a saloon, and wanted to fit in. Unsure of what to say, he stammered... "M-meowdy parrrrrrrtner"', then the trigger 'Ik I hate myself for this one too' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A Pirate Joke that doesn't end with "ARRRR." A pirate walks into bar and sits down. The bartender notices that he has a peg leg, a hook for a hand, and a patch over one eye. The pirate orders a beer, and while he's pouring it the bartender asks "So what's the story with the leg?" "Well it were many a year ago," says the pirate. "I were walkin on the deck a me ship and a rogue wave swept me overboard, and a shark swum up and bit me leg clean off! I swum ashore and were fitted fer a peg leg that very night." "That's terrible," says the bartender. "What about the hand?" "Well it were the very next day," says the pirate. "I were walkin on the deck a me ship and a rogue wave swept me overboard again, and a whale came up and bit me hand clean off! I swum ashore and were fitted fer a hook that very night." "Wow," says the bartender. "So what about the eye?" "Well it were the very next day," says the pirate. "I were walkin on the deck a me ship, and I were lookin out fer rogue waves, and a seagull flew over and shit right in me eye!" "Oh man," says the bartender. "And that blinded you?" "Well no," says the pirate. "But it were me first day with the hook."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A Pirate Joke that doesn't end with "ARRRR." A pirate walks into bar and sits down. The bartender notices that he has...', then the trigger '"But it were me first day with the hook."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Since We're Doing Pirate Jokes. What Does Every Pirate Hate? A small chest with no booty.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Since We're Doing Pirate Jokes. What Does Every Pirate Hate?', then the trigger 'A small chest with no booty.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Inflation in the US is so bad right now that… Inflation in the US is so bad right now that… \- My friend received a predeclined credit card in the mail. \- CEO's are now playing miniature golf. \- Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen. \- McDonald's is selling the 1/4 ouncer. \- Angelina Jolie adopted a child from America. \- Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names. \- A truckload of Americans were caught sneaking into Mexico. \- A picture is now only worth 200 words. \- The Treasure Island casino in Las Vegas is now managed by Somali pirates. \- I called a car dealer to get the book value on my used car. They asked if the gas tank was full or empty And finally... \- I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars, jobs, my savings, social security, retirement funds, etc., I called the Suicide Hotline. I got a call center in Afghanistan, and when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could drive a truck. PS: Source - Unknown PPS: Reposting after three years…what would we joke about differently?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Inflation in the US is so bad right now that… Inflation in the US is so bad right now that… \- My friend received a p...', then the trigger 'PPS: Reposting after three years…what would we joke about differently?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel on his penis. The bartender asks him “Is that a steering wheel on your penis?” The pirate replies, “Aaaar, yes! It’s driving me nuts!”
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel on his penis. The bartender asks him “Is that a steering wheel on you...', then the trigger 'It’s driving me nuts!”' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a pirate's favorite letter? A letter from their family. They probably haven't seen their wife and kids in years.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirate's favorite letter? A letter from their family.', then the trigger 'They probably haven't seen their wife and kids in years.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
A pirate goes to a doctor... A pirate goes to a doctor, worried that the moles on his back might be cancerous. The doctor inspects them. "It's ok," he says. "They're benign." The pirate replies "Check 'em again matey, I think there be at least ten!" (sorry if repost, haven't seen it on this sub)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate goes to a doctor... A pirate goes to a doctor, worried that the moles on his back might be cancerous. The do...', then the trigger '(sorry if repost, haven't seen it on this sub)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the pirate say when he turned 80? "Let me celebrate my birthday with this song I just downloaded." Edit - alternate punchline: "Let me celebrate my birthday by playing this song I downloaded and eating cake with me hearties."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the pirate say when he turned 80? "Let me celebrate my birthday with this song I just downloaded."', then the trigger 'Edit - alternate punchline: "Let me celebrate my birthday by playing this song I downloaded and eating cake with me h...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
What is a pirate's worst nightmare? A sunken chest and no booty.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a pirate's worst nightmare?', then the trigger 'A sunken chest and no booty.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a pirate's least favorite letter? [Please help me find the answer here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F8WsUJGvMfNsFiGwnO0YYBUjew7HhwRVxxZ-i0QN-Gw/) **Edit 1:** Thanks for your responses! I'm analyzing the result based on the first 1800 answers, but I'll still accept more answers and do another analysis later. **Edit 2:** 1110 out of 1800 responses were done by pirates, which is about 62%. And there is an intense battle going on between Q and R; Q got 295 votes from pirates and R got 297 votes, so R is winning by just 2 votes! There are only 6 letters that got less than 200 votes: L with 190, M with 193, N with 197, O with 195, S with 191, and T with 195. It's interesting that almost all of them are adjacent. Some pirates might not like non-alphabet characters, so there was the "other" option. Here are a few examples of voted letters: * & * Numbers like 2, 7, etc. * Greek letters like Ξ, ξ, Ω, etc. * Currency symbols like £, €, $, etc. * Ñ, Å, Ö, etc. * Æ * 🐙 * Dear Sir/Madam, we are writing to inform you that you are in violation of the DMCA... * Love letters * Why are you doing this * I lied, I am not a pirate * The star wars movies * Your mum Don't be disappointed if you're not a pirate though, I'll also analyze non-pirates' responses next time! TL;DR: Q and R are the strong candidates for a pirate's least favorite letter, and R is winning. **Edit 3:** About 3800 responses! It's a lot more than I expected. I'll do the second analysis in a few hours. **Edit 4:** 2417 responses out of 3824 were done by pirates, which is about 63%. Q got 690 votes from pirates and R got 607 votes, so Q is winning by 83 votes now! Next to R is Z, which got 561 votes. The most friendly letter is L, with only 418 votes. People have pointed out that R being second is strange since pirates say "Arrrrrr" all the time, which sounds similar to R. Ironically, many pirates have said that R was the only letter that they didn't like. But other pirates have said that they didn't like any letter except R, so I guess that depends on how they treat the letter. How about non-pirates? Q won by a large margin, getting 341 votes. The next is going to be either X or Z, with 223 and 226 votes respectively. Unlike for pirates, R is just a normal letter with 149 votes. Most friendly letters are M and T, with 91 and 90 votes respectively. So when someone asks "what is a pirate's least favorite letter?" then we could say: "It's Q." I'll do the third analysis when things are settled down, with a complete graph showing how many votes each alphabet got. TL;DR: It's Q. **Edit 5:** Very slighty edited the above update. **Edit 6:** It's been more than 2 months now, and I noticed that I still get about 20 responses each day. I'd like to thank you everyone for spreading pirates' and non-pirates' favor in letters to the world. I'll someday do the third analysis later. Also, I'm thinking of linking the spreadsheet of entire responses before this gets archived; should I do that? **Edit 7:** [Before this gets archived...](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xtbl8zzBsR8UK0COGWEM3Meo6LNMLs3WzKSLgnKtdyE) **Edit 8:** TIL I can edit archived posts
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a pirate's least favorite letter? [Please help me find the answer here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F8Ws...', then the trigger '**Edit 8:** TIL I can edit archived posts' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
"Bite me, asshole" "Bite me, asshole" - grammatically correct and scathing "Bite me asshole" - kinky pirate
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '"Bite me, asshole" "Bite me, asshole" - grammatically correct and scathing', then the trigger '"Bite me asshole" - kinky pirate' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday? Aye Matey!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday?', then the trigger 'Aye Matey!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the pirate say when he turned 81? Nothing. He stood alone and sobbed uncontrollably, wishing that he could exchange all of his loot to get back the family and friends who all died long before him. Unable to bear his sorrows for another lonely year, the old pirate kicked the stool out from underneath himself and smiled for the first time in years. He would see them again soon.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the pirate say when he turned 81? Nothing. He stood alone and sobbed uncontrollably, wishing that he could e...', then the trigger 'He would see them again soon.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
What's a pirates favourite letter? P, because without it they're irate
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirates favourite letter?', then the trigger 'P, because without it they're irate' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a pirate's favorite letter of the alphabet? None. Historians have suggested that most pirates would have been illiterate.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a pirate's favorite letter of the alphabet? None.', then the trigger 'Historians have suggested that most pirates would have been illiterate.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
Why do pirates take so long to learn the alphabet? Because they often spend years at C EDIT: made it more punny
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why do pirates take so long to learn the alphabet? Because they often spend years at C', then the trigger 'EDIT: made it more punny' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a horny pirate's worst nightmare? A sunken chest with no booty.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a horny pirate's worst nightmare?', then the trigger 'A sunken chest with no booty.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
So I met a Pirate... - Mobile user, please excuse phrasing. So the other day I met a pirate. I mean this guy was the real deal, peg leg, hook for a hand, eye patch, the works. I just had to ask him about it. "Can I ask how you got the peg leg?". "Aye, twas a dark, stormy night. I was at sea, surveying for land, when a giant shark came up out of the briny and took me leg clean off!" "WOW! That's quite a tale!" I said, "and what about you hand?" "Aye," he continued, "I was on the lower deck, inspecting the cannons, when a giant squid reached up through the porthole and tore me hand clean off!" "UNBELIEVABLE", I said, and I had to know more. "So what about your eye?" "Arr, twas not long after the squid, I was back on deck preparing to invade a small clipper ship, when a bird flew over and shit right in me eye!" "Wow and that cost you your eye?" "No, it was me first day with the hook..." Edit: Pirate lingo.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'So I met a Pirate... - Mobile user, please excuse phrasing. So the other day I met a pirate. I mean this guy was the...', then the trigger 'Edit: Pirate lingo.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate walks into a bar with a paper towel on his head. The bartender says, “What’s with the paper towel?” The pirate says, “Arrr! I’ve got a Bounty on me head
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate walks into a bar with a paper towel on his head. The bartender says, “What’s with the paper towel?” The pira...', then the trigger 'I’ve got a Bounty on me head' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a pirate's favorite letter? Ye'd think it was R, but his first love be the C.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirate's favorite letter?', then the trigger 'Ye'd think it was R, but his first love be the C.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a pirates least favorite letter? T, because the East India Company primarily transported tea, creating national economic incentives to increase the power of the navy at the time. This directly enabled the military pressure that would lead to the demise of their pirate society.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirates least favorite letter? T, because the East India Company primarily transported tea, creating nationa...', then the trigger 'This directly enabled the military pressure that would lead to the demise of their pirate society.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
What’s a pirates least favorite letter? Dear sir or mam, We are writing you to inform you of your third copyright strike violation.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What’s a pirates least favorite letter?', then the trigger 'Dear sir or mam, We are writing you to inform you of your third copyright strike violation.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why does it take a pirate so long to learn the alphabet? Because their life of crime never offers them the opportunity for education.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why does it take a pirate so long to learn the alphabet?', then the trigger 'Because their life of crime never offers them the opportunity for education.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
A guy gets horny during his first week on a pirate ship... So he goes up to the captain and asks "What do you guys use when you get horny?" The captain says: "There's a barrel over there with a hole in it; we use that". Guy: "Great when can I use it?" Captain: "You can use it any day of the week, except Tuesday". Guy: "Why not Tuesday?" The captain grinned and said: "Cause that's your day in the barrel."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A guy gets horny during his first week on a pirate ship... So he goes up to the captain and asks "What do you guys us...', then the trigger 'The captain grinned and said: "Cause that's your day in the barrel."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Never take the 'P' out of a pirate..... as he becomes very angry.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Never take the 'P' out of a pirate.....', then the trigger 'as he becomes very angry.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a pirate's least favorite letter? U. Because U keep reposting this joke.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirate's least favorite letter? U.', then the trigger 'Because U keep reposting this joke.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a pirate wearing a sombrero? A sea señor.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a pirate wearing a sombrero?', then the trigger 'A sea señor.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a pirates favorite letter? P. Because without it, he'd be irate.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a pirates favorite letter? P.', then the trigger 'Because without it, he'd be irate.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
how do pirates have sex? they peg
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'how do pirates have sex?', then the trigger 'they peg' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
A pirate walks into a bar, and noticing that the pirate looks different than usual, the bartender asks him "What's up?" "Nothing much," says the pirate. "But your leg! What happened to it?" asks the bartender. "Ah, just a mishap while boarding a ship, when I slipped and it got eaten by a shark," explained the pirate. "But your hand! You've got a hook, where did did the hand go?" persists the bartender. "I lost it in a heated swordfight", says the pirate casually. "What about the eyepatch?" asks the curious bartender. Chuckling, the pirate replies, "Believe it or not, when I was cleaning the deck, a bird pooped right in my eye." The bartender is puzzled. "How do you get an eyepatch from a bird pooping in your eye?" "Well," says the pirate, "It was my first day with the hook."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate walks into a bar, and noticing that the pirate looks different than usual, the bartender asks him "What's up...', then the trigger '"Well," says the pirate, "It was my first day with the hook."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Just watched a pirated movie On a scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 3.14
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Just watched a pirated movie', then the trigger 'On a scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 3.14' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Just saw a pirated movie On a scale of 1-10, I'd give a 3.14
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Just saw a pirated movie', then the trigger 'On a scale of 1-10, I'd give a 3.14' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I saw a pirate on the street the other day "Oh my gosh, are you a pirate?" "Aye, I be a pirate." "Wow, cool! I see you have a peg leg. How did you come to need that?" "It was during a mutiny. Me crew threw me overboard and a shark bit me leg off." "Ouch. And your hook? How'd that happen?" "During the mutiny, boy. My crew threw me overboard and the very same shark bit me hand off, too." "Oh man. And your eye patch?" "Bird poop." "Bird poop?" "Aye. A bird pooped in me eye, and it was the first day with me hook."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I saw a pirate on the street the other day "Oh my gosh, are you a pirate?" "Aye, I be a pirate." "Wow, cool! I see yo...', then the trigger 'A bird pooped in me eye, and it was the first day with me hook."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Two pirates, Morty and sol are at a bar Sol has a patch over one eye, a hook for a hand, and a wooden peg leg. “Ye gads, matey,” says Morty. “What happened to ya?” Sol says, “Me pirate ship was attacked, and a lucky shot lopped off me leg. So now I got me a wooden peg.” “And yer hand?” asks Marty. “When me ship sank, a shark bit me hand off. So now I got me a hook.” “OK, but what’s with the eye patch?” “I was standin’ on a dock, and the biggest seagull I ever saw poops right in me eye.” “But ya don’t go blind from no seagull poop.” “True,” says Sol. “But it was me first day with the hook.”
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Two pirates, Morty and sol are at a bar Sol has a patch over one eye, a hook for a hand, and a wooden peg leg. “Ye ga...', then the trigger '“But it was me first day with the hook.”' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why don't pirates drive on mountain roads? 'Scurvy
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why don't pirates drive on mountain roads?', then the trigger ''Scurvy' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a pirate's greatest fear on the first date? A sunken chest with no booty.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirate's greatest fear on the first date?', then the trigger 'A sunken chest with no booty.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What’s a pirate’s favorite letter? You would think “R,” but it’s actually the “C.”
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What’s a pirate’s favorite letter?', then the trigger 'You would think “R,” but it’s actually the “C.”' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a pirate's favorite explosive? M80
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirate's favorite explosive?', then the trigger 'M80' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate goes to the doctor A pirate goes to a doctor, worried that the moles on his back might be cancerous. The doctor inspects them. "It's ok," he says. "They're benign." The pirate replies "Check 'em again matey, I think there be at least ten!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate goes to the doctor A pirate goes to a doctor, worried that the moles on his back might be cancerous. The doc...', then the trigger 'The pirate replies "Check 'em again matey, I think there be at least ten!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the pirate say when he turned 80? 'Aye matey"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the pirate say when he turned 80?', then the trigger ''Aye matey"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why couldn't the pirate learn the alphabet? Because he was always lost at C! [ I'm^so^sorry ]
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why couldn't the pirate learn the alphabet? Because he was always lost at C!', then the trigger '[ I'm^so^sorry ]' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate's wife asks him what body part he'd be most okay with losing The pirate thinks and replies, "my spine!" "Why?" says his wife, a little surprised "Because it's holding me back!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate's wife asks him what body part he'd be most okay with losing The pirate thinks and replies, "my spine!" "Why...', then the trigger '"Because it's holding me back!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the retired pirate say? 'I'm too old for this ship!'
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the retired pirate say?', then the trigger ''I'm too old for this ship!'' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Pirate: The cannons be ready, captain. Captain: Are.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Pirate: The cannons be ready, captain.', then the trigger 'Captain: Are.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a pirates least favorite letter? Dear Sir/Ma'am We are cutting your internet connections for the following reasons: 1. Illegal downloading. Thank you, and have a nice day.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a pirates least favorite letter? Dear Sir/Ma'am We are cutting your internet connections for the following re...', then the trigger 'Thank you, and have a nice day.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How much citrus does it take to kill a pirate? None.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How much citrus does it take to kill a pirate?', then the trigger 'None.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
What's a pirate's worst nightmare? A sunken chest with no booty.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirate's worst nightmare?', then the trigger 'A sunken chest with no booty.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate walks into a bar... A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel attached to his crotch. The bartender looks at the steering wheel and asks, "Doesn't that bother you?" The pirate responds, "Yar it's driving me nuts."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate walks into a bar... A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel attached to his crotch.', then the trigger 'The bartender looks at the steering wheel and asks, "Doesn't that bother you?" The pirate responds, "Yar it's driving...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If pirates say "Arr", What do software pirates say? .RAR
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If pirates say "Arr", What do software pirates say?', then the trigger '.RAR' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Hey A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel in his pants. The bartender says " hey, why do you have a steering wheel in your pants?". The pirate says" aargh, it's driving Me nuts"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Hey A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel in his pants. The bartender says " hey, why do you have a steerin...', then the trigger 'Me nuts"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a pirates least favorite letter? Dear sir, Your internet service has been disconnected due to terms of service violations and excessive downloading. Please return modem and accessories to your nearest Comcast location. Sincerely, Comcast
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirates least favorite letter? Dear sir, Your internet service has been disconnected due to terms of service...', then the trigger 'Comcast' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How much does it cost a pirate to get his ear pierced? A buccaneer.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How much does it cost a pirate to get his ear pierced?', then the trigger 'A buccaneer.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate talks with his captain... 'Captain, how did you get your peg leg?' 'Yarrr... Me ship sank. I was rescued, but not before a great white took me leg.' 'What about your hook hand?' 'Me ship was boarded. I repelled the bastards, but not before I lost me hand.' 'And what about your eye patch?' 'Yarrr... a bird shit in me eye.' 'I don't understand.... How did that cause you to lose an eye???' 'It was me first day with the hook!'
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate talks with his captain... 'Captain, how did you get your peg leg?' 'Yarrr... Me ship sank. I was rescued, bu...', then the trigger ''It was me first day with the hook!'' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Pirates and the lost treasure In 2010, a group of pirates buried their treasure and earlier this year tried to recover it.. They tried everything, bloodhounds, radar, metal detectors, sonar. But they couldn't find their treasure. One day, one of the pirates had a suggestion. "Captain, we should break R Kelly out of prison". The Captain said "This is the dumbest idea I've ever heard, but go ahead. why?" "Captain, if anybody can find 15 year old booty, it's this guy!".
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Pirates and the lost treasure In 2010, a group of pirates buried their treasure and earlier this year tried to recove...', then the trigger '"Captain, if anybody can find 15 year old booty, it's this guy!".' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is relief with benign-violation.
A pirate walks into a bar… …and the bartender says, "Hey, I haven't seen you in a while. What happened, you look terrible!" "Arrh – Not at ‘tall." the pirate replies, "I be fine." The bartender says, "But what about that wooden leg? You didn't have that before." "Arrh!" says the pirate, "We were in a battle at sea and a cannon ball hit me leg. But the surgeon fixed me up, and I be fine, really." "Yeah," says the bartender, "But what about that hook? Last time I saw you, you had both hands." "Aye," says the pirate, "We were in another battle and we boarded the enemy ship. I was in a sword fight and me hand was cut off. But the surgeon fixed me up with this hook, and I be feeling great, really." "Oh," says the bartender, "What about that eye patch? Last time you were in here you had both eyes." "Arrh," says the pirate, "One day when I was swabbing me deck, some gulls were flying over the ship. I looked up, and one of them… arrgh, he, pooped in me eye." "So?" replied the bartender, "what happened? You couldn't have lost an eye just from that!" "Well," says the pirate, "'Twas me first day with me hook.”
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate walks into a bar… …and the bartender says, "Hey, I haven't seen you in a while. What happened, you look terr...', then the trigger '"Well," says the pirate, "'Twas me first day with me hook.”' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate captain was telling his first mate how he got his injuries First he points to his peg leg. "You see," he says, "I got thrown overboard in a terrible storm an' a great white shark bit off me leg before I could climb back up." "That's amazing," the first mate replies, "and what happened to your hand?" "We was boarding a ship to take its plunder an' I dueled the ship's captain. I bested him but not before he took me hand clean off. So I got a hook to replace it." The first mate was only more impressed, "So what's the story behind the eyepatch?" "A seagull pooped in me eye." "That's all? You lost your eye because a seagull pooped in it?" "Well, it was me first day with the hook."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate captain was telling his first mate how he got his injuries First he points to his peg leg. "You see," he say...', then the trigger '"Well, it was me first day with the hook."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a pirate's favorite letter? The P. If the P was taken away, he would be irate
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a pirate's favorite letter? The P.', then the trigger 'If the P was taken away, he would be irate' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Where do pirate mothers deliver their babies? In the Sea-section 🏴☠️
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Where do pirate mothers deliver their babies?', then the trigger 'In the Sea-section 🏴☠️' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
what did the pirate do after his parrot bit off his genitals? He got a woodpecker.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'what did the pirate do after his parrot bit off his genitals?', then the trigger 'He got a woodpecker.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a pirate's favourite letter? He doesn't have one. He's illiterate.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a pirate's favourite letter? He doesn't have one.', then the trigger 'He's illiterate.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did blackbeard the pirate say when he turned 80? "Aye, matey."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did blackbeard the pirate say when he turned 80?', then the trigger '"Aye, matey."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a pirates nightmare date? A girl with a sunken chest and no booty
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a pirates nightmare date?', then the trigger 'A girl with a sunken chest and no booty' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How much do pirates charge for piercings? A buck an ear.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How much do pirates charge for piercings?', then the trigger 'A buck an ear.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a horny pirates worst nightmare? NSFW a sunken chest with no booty!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a horny pirates worst nightmare? NSFW', then the trigger 'a sunken chest with no booty!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What kind of music does a pirate like? Arrr'n'B
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What kind of music does a pirate like?', then the trigger 'Arrr'n'B' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the pirate name his pet clam? Michelle
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the pirate name his pet clam?', then the trigger 'Michelle' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
How much do pirates pay to get their ears pierced? A buccaneer
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How much do pirates pay to get their ears pierced?', then the trigger 'A buccaneer' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What direction did the pirate go to get his bread?? Yeast!!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What direction did the pirate go to get his bread??', then the trigger 'Yeast!!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My favorite Pirate joke my dad always tells A young pirate is talking to an older pirate and he says, "wow how did you lose your hand?" pointing at the pirates hook. "Arrr me young lad twas fighting off some scurvy attackers trying to take me ship and in the sword fight I got me hand cut off." "Well how did you lose your leg?" he asked pointing at the wooden leg. "Arr me young lad was cooling my feet off in the ocean one fine sunny day and a shark came and bit me leg off!" "Well how did you lose your eye?" the young pirate asked, pointing at the eye patch. "Arrr me young lad, twas lying on a beach sunning me self when a bird flew over me and shit in me eye!!" The young pirate asked, "how do you lose an eye from bird shit?" "Arrr me young lad twas the first day with me hook!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My favorite Pirate joke my dad always tells A young pirate is talking to an older pirate and he says, "wow how did yo...', then the trigger '"Arrr me young lad twas the first day with me hook!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate walks into a bar.. Walks up to the bar and orders a drink. Bartender recognizes the man and gets him a round of his usual. He gives him his drink and says to the pirate, "How are you doing old friend? If you don't mind me asking, what happened with your leg? You had two good legs last time you were in here." Pirate: "Well unfortunately I happen to be walking the poop deck one day and caught my leg in a hole in the boards. But, the doc fixed me up with a nice peg here. I'm fine!" Bartender: "Well that's all well and good but what happened to your hand? Last time you were in here you had drinks in both." Pirate: "My crew mates and I happen to get involved with another ship and as I was fighting the wretched sailor caught me right at the wrist. But once again the doc fixed me up with a nice hook. I'm fine!" Bartender: "These are both some truly rough injuries. However, I must know what happened to your eye?" Pirate: "It was a nice sunny morning and as I look up to check the clouds, a bird shat right in my eye." Bartender: "Then what's the reason for the patch? A shat in the eye won't make you blind." Pirate: "Ar, it was my first day with the hook."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate walks into a bar.. Walks up to the bar and orders a drink. Bartender recognizes the man and gets him a round...', then the trigger 'Pirate: "Ar, it was my first day with the hook."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why can't pirates recite the alphabet? They keep getting lost at sea.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why can't pirates recite the alphabet?', then the trigger 'They keep getting lost at sea.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The Pirate and the alphabet Why does it take a pirate so long to finish saying the alphabet? Because they spend years at sea.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The Pirate and the alphabet Why does it take a pirate so long to finish saying the alphabet?', then the trigger 'Because they spend years at sea.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How do pirates cover their booty? With plunderwear.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How do pirates cover their booty?', then the trigger 'With plunderwear.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday? Man, I wish I had paid for all that music...
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday?', then the trigger 'Man, I wish I had paid for all that music...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The Pirate A man walks into a bar and finds a pirate seated at the bar. The man takes a seat next to the pirate and notes the pirate has a peg leg, a hook, and an eye patch. The man strikes up a conversation with the pirate and eventually works up the courage to ask him about his deformities. "I'm terribly sorry if this is too personal, but how did you come to get your peg leg?" The pirate shifted in his seat he looked back at the man and said, "Aye. 'Tis no trouble, lad. Lost me leg from cannon fire during a ship fight!" Pressing further, the man asked, "Wow, that's incredible. And your hook? What's the story there?" "Ah. The hook! The hand went during a sword fight. Lost me hand, but got the booty!" Astonished, the man said, "You must have a crazy story for the eye patch then!" "Aye the eye. Lost it after a seagull crapped in me eye!" "You can lose your eye from seagull poop? I never knew!" "No no no. Twas the first day with me hook." Edit: Formatting.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The Pirate A man walks into a bar and finds a pirate seated at the bar. The man takes a seat next to the pirate and n...', then the trigger 'Edit: Formatting.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why does it take pirates so long to learn the alphabet? Because they can spend years at C!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why does it take pirates so long to learn the alphabet?', then the trigger 'Because they can spend years at C!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel in his pants. Bartender: doesn't that bother you? Pirate: Yes
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel in his pants. Bartender: doesn't that bother you?', then the trigger 'Pirate: Yes' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
Pirate in a Bar A man was sitting at a bar when he noticed a pirate walk in the front door. The pirate had a peg leg, a hook for one hand, and a patch over one eye. Feeling sorry for the pirate, the man said, "Come over here friend. You look like you've had a hard life and I'd like to buy you a drink." The pirate came over and ordered rum. "Just out of curiosity," the man said, "how did you lose your leg?" "Arrrgh!" said the pirate, "I lost that limb to a tiger shark in the Caribbean when I was thrown overboard for stealing a man's rum." "That's just terrible. How did you lose your hand?" the man said. "Arrrgh!" said the pirate, "I lost that fighting cannibals off Madagascar under Admiral Hawk." " Oh my!" the man said, "I can't even imagine! How did you lose your eye?" "Arrrgh! A seagull pooped in it!" said the pirate. "A seagull!" the man exclaimed. "Is seagull poop dangerous?!" he asked. "Nay, matey, it was me first day with the hook..."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Pirate in a Bar A man was sitting at a bar when he noticed a pirate walk in the front door. The pirate had a peg leg,...', then the trigger '"Nay, matey, it was me first day with the hook..."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the pirate say when he turned 80? "Aye, matey." Happy 80th to my mother-in-law, who has the coolest birthdate ever: 12/3/45.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the pirate say when he turned 80? "Aye, matey."', then the trigger 'Happy 80th to my mother-in-law, who has the coolest birthdate ever: 12/3/45.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate goes to a doctor... A pirate goes to a doctor, worried that the moles on his back might be cancerous. The doctor inspects them. "It's ok," he says. "They're benign." The pirate replies "Check 'em again matey, I think there be at least ten!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate goes to a doctor... A pirate goes to a doctor, worried that the moles on his back might be cancerous. The do...', then the trigger 'The pirate replies "Check 'em again matey, I think there be at least ten!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the pirate say when he saw his kid lighting the ship on fire? Arrr son!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the pirate say when he saw his kid lighting the ship on fire?', then the trigger 'Arrr son!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call the pirate with the second largest penis? Long John Silver First of my original jokes to actually make my girlfriend chuckle.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call the pirate with the second largest penis? Long John Silver', then the trigger 'First of my original jokes to actually make my girlfriend chuckle.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What does a pirate from Boston say? Aaahhh.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What does a pirate from Boston say?', then the trigger 'Aaahhh.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How do you save a pirate's life? C P Arrr!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How do you save a pirate's life?', then the trigger 'C P Arrr!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate walks in a bar... A pirate walks in a bar with a paper towel on his head, the bartender says "whats with that" the Pirate says "ARR!! I have Bounty on me head"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate walks in a bar... A pirate walks in a bar with a paper towel on his head, the bartender says "whats with tha...', then the trigger 'I have Bounty on me head"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A pirate ship is voyaging at sea. First mate: Captain there is an enemy ship on the horizon preparing for battle! Captain: Bring me my red shirt! The two ships got to battle and the enemy ship ends up being destroyed. First mate: Captain why did you ask me to bring you a red shirt before the battle? Captain: Well, if I were to get shot during battle, the red shirt would disguise the blood and you would continue with the battle. First mate: Wow, that is very honorable. Captain there are 20 enemy ships on the horizon! Captain: Bring me my brown pants!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A pirate ship is voyaging at sea. First mate: Captain there is an enemy ship on the horizon preparing for battle! Cap...', then the trigger 'Captain: Bring me my brown pants!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
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