“Well your profile said you were looking for seven inches..”
Okay, here’s my “Joke Poo” version of the Snow White joke:
Joke Poo: The Compost Heap
What did the garden gnomes say on their first blind date with the Giant Pumpkin?
“Well, your bio said you were looking for good soil and plenty of sun exposure…”
Alright, let’s break down this joke and then see what comedic gems we can mine from it.
Joke Dissection:
- Premise: Dwarves on a blind date with Snow White. This sets up expectations of a classic fairytale scenario, but with a modern twist.
- Punchline: “Well your profile said you were looking for seven inches…”
- Humor Mechanism:
- Wordplay/Double Entendre: The “seven inches” refers to both the height of the seven dwarves combined (a clever deception based on assuming Snow White was referring to male attributes) and potentially to an innuendo related to male anatomy, creating a humorous and slightly awkward situation.
- Subverted Expectation: We expect dwarves to be charming or at least polite on a date, not to make a suggestive or awkward comment. This unexpected behavior is funny.
- Fairytale Incongruity: Injecting modern dating app culture (profile writing) into a fairytale is inherently funny due to the clash of worlds.
Key Elements for Enrichment:
- Dwarves: Their defining characteristic is their small stature. They are also known for mining, craftsmanship, and sometimes, grumpiness.
- Snow White: Known for her beauty, innocence, and being pursued by an evil stepmother. She lives with the dwarves.
- Seven Inches: The central element of the joke, representing a misinterpretation of height (or lack thereof) or potentially something else altogether.
- Blind Date: The awkwardness and potential for miscommunication are common fodder for comedy.
- Dating Apps/Profiles: The way people present themselves and their desires online is often a source of humor.
Comedic Enrichment – Option 1: A ‘Did You Know?’ Enhancement
“Did you know that in the original Brothers Grimm version of Snow White, the dwarves aren’t named? They are just referred to as the “seven little dwarves” or “seven miners.” So, technically, their dating profile would have just said, ‘Seeking a woman who doesn’t mind living in a cluttered cottage filled with seven identical short guys who spend their days digging in the dirt. 7 inches (cumulative).’ And good luck getting a swipe right on that one!”
Comedic Enrichment – Option 2: A New Joke
Why did Snow White leave a bad review on the Dwarves’ online dating profile?
Because it said, “Guaranteed to rock your world,” but all they did was mine all day!
Comedic Enrichment – Option 3: Witty Observation
It’s interesting how the concept of “seven inches” completely changes the entire narrative of Snow White. Suddenly, her motives for shacking up with the dwarves seem… less innocent, doesn’t it? (Disclaimer: We’re not actually judging Snow White, it’s just an observation).
Comedic Enrichment – Option 4: Adding a punchline to the original joke
What did the dwarves say on their first blind date with Snow White?
“Well your profile said you were looking for seven inches..”
Snow White: “Yes, of course, I was talking about… your height combined!”
Dwarves: “Oh, so not this axe then?” Dwarves start fighting over who has the biggest axe
Hopefully, this gives you some ways to further develop humor from the initial joke! I tried to incorporate both the wordplay and the character aspects in the new material.