The mummy was wrapped in gold foil, so they believe it is the legendary Pharaoh Rocher
Joke Poo:
On the news today it said they’ve discovered a massive compost heap in the Queen’s rose garden.
The gardeners are saying it contains over 50 years of discarded dog waste. They believe it to be the legendary Corgi Pharaoh Tutankapoopmon.
Okay, let’s dissect this chocolatey Egyptian jest!
Joke Breakdown:
- Setup: News report about a sarcophagus discovered in Egypt containing chocolate and nuts. This establishes an unexpected and humorous departure from the typical sarcophagus contents (mummies, treasures, etc.).
- Punchline: The mummy is wrapped in gold foil, leading to the conclusion it’s “Pharaoh Rocher” – a pun on the popular Ferrero Rocher chocolate.
- Humor Source:
- Incongruity: The ridiculousness of finding chocolate and nuts in a sarcophagus.
- Pun: The clever wordplay connecting Egyptian royalty and a well-known chocolate brand.
- Stereotype/Association: The association of mummies with gold wrapping/materials.
Enrichment and New Humor Generation:
Now, let’s leverage facts and interesting tidbits to build on this:
Fact-Based Angle:
- Ancient Egyptians did have a sweet tooth! While they didn’t have chocolate (cocoa originated in the Americas), they enjoyed honey, dates, and figs as sweeteners. They even used these to create cakes and sweetmeats.
- Gold was highly prized. It was not just a symbol of wealth and power but also believed to have magical properties, offering protection in the afterlife.
New Humor Attempt (Witty Observation):
“You know, the real surprise isn’t finding chocolate and nuts in an Egyptian tomb. It’s that after all these millennia, it’s STILL fresher than a gas station candy bar. Makes you wonder about the ‘best before’ date on immortality.”
New Humor Attempt (Joke – Plays on Food Preservation):
Archaeologist 1: “We found another sarcophagus, but this time it’s filled with… checks notes… peanut butter and jelly?”
Archaeologist 2: “Tutankhamun-believable! He was clearly preparing for the long sand-wich after life.”
New Humor Attempt (Amusing ‘Did You Know’):
Did you know that the honey found in some ancient Egyptian tombs is still edible? (Though probably not recommended). It’s a far cry from modern-day chocolate, but it proves that even pharaohs appreciated a good preserved snack… maybe Pharaoh Rocher’s gold wrapping wasn’t about divinity; it was just a fancy wrapper for the ultimate chocolate bar time capsule.
New Humor Attempt (Slightly More Complex):
My favorite theory about Pharaoh Rocher isn’t the chocolate. It’s that he insisted on being mummified inside a giant, multi-layered hazelnut, hoping future archaeologists would think it was a really, really weird canopic jar.
Explanation of Enrichment Choices:
- I chose to use the factual information about Egyptians’ love for sweets to create a sense of continuity and link between the original joke and real history.
- The ‘Did You Know’ angle adds an element of surprise and absurdity.
- The new joke attempt reworks the original setup with a different, similarly unexpected filling in the sarcophagus and employs a pun.
- The ‘Witty Observation’ attempts to add a touch of relatability by comparing ancient preservation with modern food standards.
These enrichments aim to expand on the original humor by adding layers of absurdity, historical context, and further wordplay, while staying true to the overall lighthearted tone.