The trooper asks the man. "did you know you're driving without tail lights?"
And the man springs from the driver's seat, runs to the rear of his car, and looks quite distraught. The trooper noting the anxiety says, "sir, it's a minor infraction, there's no need to be so worried."
The driver replies, "no officer, you don't understand. I'm driving to the campground so this means I've lost the trailer, my wife, and four children."
Joke Poo: The Spaceport Mix-Up
A sanitation worker is making his rounds at a bustling spaceport when a security guard flags him down.
“Hey! Did you know you’re dragging a severed tentacle behind your vehicle?” the guard shouts.
The sanitation worker leaps from his vehicle, sprints to the back, and bursts into tears, wailing hysterically. The guard, concerned, says, “Look, buddy, it’s probably just a stray. The alien lifeforms shed them all the time. No need to get so worked up.”
The worker sobs, “No, you don’t understand! This means I’ve lost the entire Zz’glorg family… they were on the space-tour excursion I was supposed to be leading!”
Alright, let’s dissect this joke!
Core Elements:
- Setup: A man is pulled over for a seemingly minor traffic violation (no tail lights).
- Misdirection: The trooper assumes the driver’s distress is about the ticket.
- Twist/Punchline: The driver’s distress is disproportionately large because the missing tail lights indicate a far graver situation (lost trailer with his family).
- Humor Derives From: Unexpected escalation, absurdity, and the implied obliviousness of the driver.
Factual/Interesting Tidbits to Play On:
- Tail Lights: Tail lights are required for safety. Red light has a longer wavelength and is more visible in poor conditions.
- Campgrounds: Campgrounds are a classic location for family vacations and outdoor adventures. A good reminder to check your hitch!
- State Troopers: Are responsible for road safety and enforcement of the law. Their job entails dealing with a wide variety of situations.
- Trailers: The average RV trailer size is 25 feet long and 8 feet wide.
New Humorous Content (Joke Variation):
Joke:
A state trooper pulls over a woman driving a minivan near a campground. “Ma’am,” he says, “your brake lights aren’t working. You realize that’s a danger to everyone on the road?”
The woman sighs dramatically. “You think that’s a problem? I just realized I haven’t seen little Timmy’s car seat in about 50 miles!”
The trooper, trying to be reassuring, replies, “Well, maybe he just unbuckled and is in the back. How old is he?”
The woman starts sobbing. “He’s two, and the car seat was still in the minivan when we left the campground. I just figured he would stay put in the seat.”