She asks for a glass of cold water and an ashtray.
Okay, here’s my attempt at a "Joke Poo" version of the smoking hot woman joke, playing on the expectation of the setup:
Title: Joke Poo
A very distinguished-looking penguin waddles into a library.
He approaches the librarian and, with a serious expression, asks for a book on how to build igloos.
The librarian, slightly surprised, leads him to the relevant section.
The penguin examines the books carefully, then looks up and says, "Thank you. I need something to cover my butt."
Alright, let’s break down this joke:
Analysis:
- Setup: "A smoking hot woman walks into a bar…" This establishes an expectation. The phrase "smoking hot" has a double meaning: attractive and literally emitting smoke.
- Punchline: "…She asks for a glass of cold water and an ashtray." The humor arises from the subversion of the expectation. We anticipate something related to her attractiveness, but instead, we get a mundane request that plays on the literal meaning of "smoking."
- Core Elements:
- Double Entendre: The phrase "smoking hot" is key.
- Subverted Expectation: We anticipate one outcome but get another.
- Irony: The woman’s appearance clashes with her request.
- Visual Potential: The image of a woman visibly emitting smoke in a bar is inherently absurd.
Comedic Enrichment:
Okay, using these elements, let’s try a few different approaches:
1. Witty Observation/Related "Did You Know":
"Did you know that spontaneous human combustion (SHC), where someone bursts into flames from within, is technically not a scientifically proven phenomenon? Despite anecdotal accounts, most experts believe external ignition sources are involved. So, the next time a ‘smoking hot’ woman walks into a bar and asks for an ashtray, it’s probably best to offer a thorough pat-down for errant lighters before pouring the water."
Why it works: This plays on the absurdity of literal combustion, connecting it to the joke’s double meaning and adding a humorous safety warning.
2. Re-worked Joke (Playing on the "water" element):
"A woman walks into a bar, visibly emanating steam, like a freshly opened pressure cooker. The bartender raises an eyebrow. ‘What can I get for you, ma’am?’ He asks
‘I’d like a glass of ice water, stat! And tell the waiter to turn down the thermostat. Clearly the chef thought he wanted to make a fondue, but I was only looking for a sauna’"
Why it works: It takes the "smoking" literally and introduces a restaurant or resort setting where a sauna can be found. This context is a bit more modern and playful.
3. A "Reverse" Punchline Joke:
"A woman, cool and composed, walks into a bar. She orders a glass of ice water, completely unfazed by the cacophony around her. The bartender, leans in "You seem pretty calm for someone with that much internal stress."
She looks around slowly, a mischievous glint in her eyes as she pulls out a lighter and cigarrete. "Well, as long as I’m gonna burn, I might as well enjoy it."
Why it works: In this version, we lead the audience to believe we’re going for the subversion, but then twist it back to the double meaning, but with a darker twist.
These are just a few options. The key is to leverage the original joke’s setup, core elements, and the "smoking hot" double entendre to create something new and funny. The fun is in exploring the different possibilities!