He was going to retire, but said he's going to stick it out one more year.
Okay, here’s my attempt at a “Joke Poo” version of the Pete the Flasher joke, titled appropriately:
Joke Poo: Agnes the Antiquarian
Agnes the Antiquarian had been meticulously cataloging rare and fragile books for decades.
She considered retiring, but decided she needed to stick with the binding for one more year.
Okay, let’s dissect this little gem.
Analysis of the Original Joke:
- Setup: Pete is a flasher with years of experience. The unexpected “hobby” framing normalizes a bizarre and illegal activity.
- Punchline: “He was going to retire, but said he’s going to stick it out one more year.” This is a pun relying on the double meaning of “stick it out,” referring both to persevering and the act of exposing oneself. The humor is derived from the vulgarity and the unexpected commitment to the inappropriate behavior.
Key Elements:
- The flasher: The core subject of the joke. A figure associated with deviancy and illegality.
- “Retirement” and “Career”: Treating flashing as a job/career rather than a mental health issue or crime.
- “Stick it out”: The pun that ties everything together.
Comedic Enrichment & New Humor Attempt:
Here’s a “Did You Know” fact and joke inspired by the original:
Fact: In many jurisdictions, indecent exposure laws differentiate between “open and gross lewdness” and simple indecent exposure, with varying penalties. Some places even specify different penalties depending on whether the exposure is intentional or accidental.
Joke:
Pete the Flasher was finally caught. The judge asked him, “Pete, you’ve been doing this for years! Don’t you know the law?” Pete replied, “Your Honor, I do know the law! That’s why I only operate in states where ‘accidental’ exposure is just a small fine. It’s a calculated risk, like investing in meme stocks!” He got community service, picking up trash on the highway, making him an exhibit for everyone to see.
Why this works (hopefully):
- It utilizes the “flasher” element from the original.
- It uses legal technicalities to create absurdity. The idea that a flasher would strategize based on the legal loopholes is funny.
- The comparison to meme stocks adds a modern, relatable element of risk and foolishness.
- The ending turns Pete into an exhibit for the world to see, adding a touch of poetic justice.
Another Joke Option:
Pete the Flasher was applying for early retirement, but the HR rep kept denying his request. “Pete,” she said, “We need a full medical report and a detailed description of your… assets. Plus, we’re still waiting for your performance review.” Turns out, they were concerned about Pete’s performance reviews. The last one just said he was “outstanding.”
Why this works (hopefully):
- It plays off the corporate retirement angle from the original.
- “Assets” and “Outstanding” is another pun, relying on a double entendre.
- It’s absurd to imagine a flasher going through corporate HR.