A hijacker
Joke Poo:
What do you call it when a sheep poops on a flight?
A cloudburst.
Alright, let’s analyze this joke: “What are you if you jerk off on a flight? A hijacker.”
Key Elements:
- Double Entendre: The core of the joke relies on the double meaning of “hijacker.”
- Literal: Someone who illegally seizes control of an aircraft.
- Figurative/Pun: A playful combination of “high” (referencing altitude of the flight) and the act of masturbation.
- Taboo Subject: The subject of masturbation, especially in a public and enclosed space like an airplane, is inherently taboo and shocking, contributing to the humor.
- Unexpected Connection: The humor comes from the unexpected and absurd connection between a serious crime (hijacking) and a private, often humorous act.
Enrichment using Factual/Interesting Tidbits:
Okay, let’s leverage some of these elements to create a new joke/observation:
Observation/Witty Remark:
“It’s fascinating how the legal definition of ‘hijacking’ has evolved. Back in the pioneering days of aviation, a ‘mile-high club’ initiation might have actually resulted in a different kind of forced landing – straight into the custody of the authorities. Now, it’s just a awkward conversation with the flight attendant. Progress, I guess, but with slightly more paperwork.”
New Joke:
Why did the TSA agent refuse to let the inflatable doll board the plane?
Because he was afraid it would cause an “air pressure incident”!
Explanation of choices:
- Observation: This builds on the taboo nature and double entendre. It imagines a historical context where the potential for a “mile-high club” incident might have been treated as a serious aviation risk. The contrast between that imagined severity and modern reactions is the source of the humor.
- New Joke: the new joke plays on the fear of terrorism and the fear of sex at the same time.