But she’s a DS9.
Okay, here’s my attempt at a “Joke Poo” version of the Major Kira Nerys joke, aiming for a similar structure and twist:
Joke Poo: Data’s Disappointment
Q: Lore might be considered a 10 on the Enterprise-D…
…But he’s still a Soong thing.
Alright, let’s analyze this Star Trek joke:
Joke Breakdown:
- Premise: The joke hinges on a double meaning. The setup references Risa, a famous pleasure planet in Star Trek known for open displays of affection and indulgence. A “6 on Risa” implies a level of attractiveness or desirability on a scale.
- Punchline: “But she’s a DS9.” This plays on the idea that Kira Nerys, a major character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), is seen as more serious, disciplined, and perhaps less conventionally “fun” than someone suited for Risa. The “DS9” part acts as a replacement for the “10”, creating a humorous subversion of expectations.
- Humor Mechanism: It’s a pun-based joke, relying on the audience’s familiarity with both Risa and the Deep Space Nine series. The humor comes from the unexpected juxtaposition of Kira’s character with the hedonistic environment of Risa.
Comedic Enrichment and New Humor Generation:
Let’s focus on Kira Nerys and Risa for generating new humor.
Focus 1: Kira Nerys
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Factoid: Nana Visitor, the actress who played Kira Nerys, initially wasn’t thrilled with the Bajoran nose ridges. She found them uncomfortable and time-consuming to apply.
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New Joke: “Why did Kira Nerys start wearing sunglasses on DS9? Because after three seasons of Bajoran nose prosthetics, Nana Visitor needed a vacation… and a really good nose bridge!”
Focus 2: Risa
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Factoid: The Risian hormone bath, Horga’hn, is considered sacred to the people of Risa and is believed to grant luck in love and fulfillment. It is featured a few times throughout the Star Trek franchise and became somewhat of a running joke, since it usually lead to awkward encounters.
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New Witty Observation: “Risa: Where ‘unplanned pregnancies’ are less about bad planning and more about aggressively effective Horga’hn luck.”
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New Joke: What’s a Risian’s favorite pickup line? “Is that a Horga’hn in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?”
Combining Elements (Kira and Risa)
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Scenario: Imagine Kira Nerys being forced to go to Risa for diplomatic reasons.
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New Joke: “Starfleet thought sending Kira Nerys to Risa for negotiations was a brilliant idea. They forgot that ‘Diplomacy’ and ‘Unlimited Hedonism’ usually translate to ‘Major Kira threatening to detonate the Horga’hn because someone made a pass at Colonel Dax while she was clearly wearing the symbol for seeking jamaharon.'”
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Amusing “Did You Know?” Did you know the “Jamaharon” symbol worn on Risa isn’t just a fashion statement? It’s a warning label. Like “Caution: Contents Under Pressure,” but for, uh…other kinds of pressure. And Major Kira always reads the label. Very carefully.