and i don't even own a 3D printer
Okay, here’s my attempt at a “Joke Poo” of the 3D printer CNC joke:
Title: Joke Poo: Server Room Shenanigans
A recruiter asked me if I was proficient in AAA.
And I thought they meant I was supposed to be good at changing batteries.
Alright, let’s dive into this CNC joke!
Joke Dissection:
- Core Concept: The joke relies on the double meaning of “CNC.” The woman is likely referring to “Consensual Non-Consent,” a BDSM term. The man, misunderstanding, interprets it as “Computer Numerical Control,” a manufacturing process often associated with 3D printing.
- Humor Source: The humor stems from the incongruity and miscommunication between the two interpretations. It’s funny because it exposes a gap in knowledge and expectations. It plays on the assumption that both parties are operating within the same frame of reference, which they clearly aren’t.
- Target Audience: The joke likely resonates with people familiar with both BDSM terminology and the world of 3D printing/manufacturing. The more familiar you are with both, the funnier it will likely be.
Comedic Enrichment: “Did You Know?”
Did you know? The first commercially available CNC machine was developed in the 1950s by John T. Parsons, who used punched tape to control its movements! It revolutionized manufacturing, but I doubt he ever imagined it would accidentally become shorthand for a very different kind of controlled movement decades later. Imagine Parsons being asked about his pioneering work and responding, “Oh yes, I’m very into CNC! It’s all about precision, control… and sometimes, a safeword.” (insert awkward pause here)
Why this works:
- It takes a fact from the technical side of the joke.
- It creates further humour by re-interpreting CNC through the other lens.
Bonus Joke Idea:
A CNC programmer walks into a BDSM club. The Mistress says, “Welcome! Are you familiar with our protocols?” The programmer replies, “Absolutely! G-code, M-code… I can make anything you want happen with precise movements. Just don’t ask me to do anything without explicit coordinates. And please, specify your tool offsets before we begin.”
Hopefully, this helps enrich the original joke!