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What’s a Viagra patient’s favorite song?

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I'm Still Standing

Okay, here’s my attempt at a “Joke Poo” based on the Viagra joke:

Joke Poo: What’s a constipated mathematician’s favorite number?

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… Two.

Alright, let’s get to work on this “I’m Still Standing” Viagra joke.

Joke Dissection:

  • Setup: “What’s a Viagra patient’s favorite song?”
  • Punchline: “I’m Still Standing”
  • Humor Mechanism:
    • Double Entendre: The punchline works on two levels: 1) a popular song title; 2) a humorous reference to the primary effect of Viagra (sustained erection).
    • Unexpected Connection: The humor comes from the surprising and slightly crude link between a medical condition (erectile dysfunction requiring medication) and a well-known song.
    • Wordplay: The phrase “Still Standing” takes on a physical, literal meaning related to erection.

Key Elements to Leverage:

  • Viagra: Sildenafil, the active ingredient, and its history.
  • “I’m Still Standing”: The Elton John song, its history, and themes.
  • Erectile Dysfunction: Its prevalence, causes, and societal impact.
  • Double Meanings/Puns: The power of wordplay.

Comedic Enrichment & New Humor:

Okay, here’s a new joke built upon the original, incorporating factual tidbits:

New Joke/Observation:

Why did the pharmaceutical company refuse to let Elton John license “I’m Still Standing” for their Viagra commercial?

Because they said, “Elton, darling, you’re a legend, but the song is allegedly about surviving a broken heart and bad relationship, not the increased blood flow to the nether regions that Viagra promotes, even though it does include some fantastic chord progressions!”

Comedic Analysis of the New Joke:

  • Builds on the Original: Stays within the theme of Viagra and “I’m Still Standing”.
  • Incorporates Factual Nuance: Elton John has spoken about “I’m Still Standing” being about surviving his broken engagement (or a past relationship), and that while it’s a fantastic track, it doesn’t really align to the true purpose of the medication.
  • Adds a Layer of Corporate Logic: The humour emerges from the idea of a pharmaceutical company being sensitive to the true meaning of a song.

I could also offer some “Did You Know?” style fun facts to add to the humor:

  • Did you know? Sildenafil (Viagra) was originally developed as a treatment for high blood pressure and angina. The ‘erectile dysfunction’ side effect was discovered almost accidentally!
  • Did you know? While “I’m Still Standing” is a defiant anthem, some musical theorists believe its chord progressions and overall structure subtly convey a sense of vulnerability… much like the fleeting confidence of a man who just popped a little blue pill.

I hope this is satisfactory! Let me know if you have another joke to dissect.