Kept in America
Original Joke: What do you call a super hero who only defends the US?
Kept in America
Joke Poo: Joke: What do you call a dog that only bites mailmen?
Answer: Addressed Aggression
Alright, let’s dissect this gem!
Joke Breakdown:
- Setup: “What do you call a superhero who only defends the US?” – Sets up an expectation of a superhero name or title.
- Punchline: “Kept in America” – This works on a pun. It sounds like “Captain America,” a well-known Marvel superhero, but implies the superhero is restricted or kept within the borders of the United States.
Key Elements:
- Superhero Trope: Relies on our familiarity with superhero names, particularly “Captain America.”
- Pun: The humor is derived from the similar sound of “Kept in America” and “Captain America.”
- Geographic Limitation: The defining characteristic is the superhero’s focus solely on the US.
Comedic Enrichment & New Joke:
Let’s leverage the geographic limitation and superhero trope, and add a sprinkle of historical fact!
New Joke:
Why did the Soviet superhero, “Comrade Courage,” refuse to join the Avengers?
Because he said, “Avengers Assemble? In America? Nyet! My superpowers only work within the borders of the Warsaw Pact. It’s a geopolitical power thing, you wouldn’t understand.”
Explanation:
- This joke builds on the original by introducing a similar concept – a superhero with geographically limited powers.
- It uses the historical context of the Cold War and the Warsaw Pact (the Soviet Union’s military alliance with Eastern European nations). This adds a layer of absurdity.
- The punchline subverts the Avengers’ iconic “Assemble” call by highlighting the clash of geopolitical ideologies and the inherent limitations of a superhero bound by a specific political sphere.
- Bonus points for Comrade Courage’s pompous and slightly bewildered explanation!
Interesting Tidbit & Witty Observation:
Tidbit: Captain America, while often seen battling global threats, was originally created in 1941 as a patriotic symbol during World War II to fight Nazi Germany. So, being focused on a single nation isn’t entirely out of character for him!
Observation: You know, a superhero limited to a single country is kind of terrifying. Imagine “Canada Man” just obsessively ensuring the healthcare system runs smoothly and politely apologizing to invading aliens until they leave. It’s less “world-saving” and more “nationally passive-aggressive.”