Hand eeeeeeeeeye!!!
Okay, here’s my attempt at a “Joke Poo” based on your Whitney Houston joke, titled “Toilet Humor”:
Joke Poo: Toilet Humor
What are a plumber’s two least favorite parts of a toilet?
The flush and the gurgle!!!
Okay, let’s dissect this joke.
Original Joke Analysis:
-
Setup: “What are Whitney Houston’s two favorite body parts?” This creates anticipation for a straightforward body part answer.
-
Punchline: “Hand eeeeeeeeeye!!!” This is a pun relying on:
- Homophone: Replacing “eye” with “I” (the personal pronoun).
- Whitney Houston’s Signature Vocal Style: Imitating her drawn-out, powerful delivery of the word “I” in many of her songs, particularly “I Will Always Love You.”
- Implied Body Part: “Hand” is a real body part, adding a layer of believability to the gag.
-
Humor Source: The humor comes from the unexpected pun, the mimicry of a famous singer’s vocal style, and the subversion of the expected answer. It’s a clever, wordplay-based joke that relies on shared knowledge of Whitney Houston’s singing.
Comedic Enrichment Attempt:
Let’s take the core concept of the joke (Whitney Houston, singing, puns, body parts) and build something new:
Option 1: A Witty Observation
“You know, Whitney Houston’s dedication to her vocal performances was so intense, I’m pretty sure she saw the larynx as a full-body workout. ‘And IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-eep! calf cramp -IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII will always love you!'”
Explanation:
- Builds on the original joke’s premise of Whitney Houston’s vocal delivery.
- Adds a physical comedy element by imagining the effort involved leading to a physical cramp.
- Maintains the characteristic drawn-out “I” sound.
Option 2: A “Did You Know?” Fact & Joke Combination
“Did you know that Whitney Houston’s vocal range spanned five octaves? That’s like being able to hit both the ‘hand’ notes AND the ‘eeeeeeeeye!’ notes. Musicians call it ‘The Double Body Part Octave.'”
Explanation:
- Starts with a legitimate, interesting fact about Whitney Houston’s talent.
- Connects that fact to the original joke’s pun and concept.
- Ends with a silly, made-up musical term to highlight the absurdity.
Option 3: A New, Related Joke:
“What did Whitney Houston say to her chiropractor? ‘IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII need a spine!'”
Explanation:
- Relies on the same formula as the original: asking a question and answering with a pun based on Houston’s singing.
- Uses a different body part and a situation related to the body.
- Still incorporates the distinctive drawn-out “I” sound.
The key to enriching the original joke is to either expand upon its existing elements or use them as a springboard for new comedic ideas, all while maintaining the spirit of wordplay and unexpected connections.