I was nuts over her.
Okay, here’s my attempt at a “Joke Poo” based on your original, titled “Joke Poo”:
Joke Poo
I used to work as a scarecrow…
…It was an outstanding field!
Okay, let’s break down that joke!
Analysis:
- Core Mechanic: The joke relies on a double entendre/pun. “Nuts over her” initially implies strong affection (the common idiom), but the context of dating a “midget” (now more respectfully referred to as a person of short stature) creates a second, more literal meaning. The humor comes from the unexpected shift in interpretation.
- Key Elements:
- Person of short stature: The setup focuses on the height.
- “Nuts”: The pun hinge word, linking affection to… well, nuts.
- Innuendo/Implied Action: The joke dances around the literal meaning without explicitly stating it.
Now, for comedic enrichment! Here are a few options:
Option 1: A New Joke Playing Off the Original (Height Focus)
I once tried to date a very short person. I failed miserably. Turns out, I wasn’t ready for the short-term relationship.
Why it works: This new joke keeps the focus on shortness, but instead of a pun on “nuts,” it uses the word “short-term” to play with the duration of the relationship, implying a reason for its end.
Option 2: A Witty Observation/Did You Know? (Nuts Focus)
Did you know that cashews, often referred to as nuts, grow outside of the cashew apple, dangling precariously below? It’s nature’s way of reminding us that sometimes, the most obvious thing isn’t always what’s holding everything up. And also, maybe don’t take romantic advice from a cashew.
Why it works: This turns the pun into a factual “did you know” that unexpectedly brings it back to the idea of relationships and what “holds them up”. The slightly absurdist ending adds to the humor.
Option 3: A Joke That Extends The Original
I used to date a little person… I was nuts over her. We broke up though. Turns out, vertically, we just weren’t on the same level.
Why it works: It builds upon the original joke by adding a second punchline related to the height difference, and uses the common phrase “on the same level” in a way that relates to height.