A polaroid.
Joke Poo:
What do you call a drawing of a toilet after Taco Tuesday?
…A poop-art-trait!
Alright, let’s break down this joke.
Joke Dissection:
- Setup: “What do you call a photo of an old person?” This sets up a classic riddle-style joke, prompting the audience to think of words associated with old age (e.g., ancient, elderly, wrinkled).
- Punchline: “A polaroid.” The humor lies in the pun. “Polaroid” sounds like “old photo,” creating a humorous misdirection. The word “polaroid” also evokes a feeling of nostalgia and the past.
- Humor Type: Pun, wordplay, slight absurdity.
Key Elements:
- “Old Person”: This triggers associations with aging, history, and the passage of time.
- “Photo”: Invokes the idea of capturing a moment, a representation of reality.
- “Polaroid”: A specific type of instant photograph, associated with the past, often considered somewhat imperfect or ‘vintage’ compared to digital photography.
Comedic Enrichment:
Let’s use these elements to craft a new joke, observation, or “did you know”:
Option 1: A Witty Observation
“It’s funny how Polaroids have become ironically relevant again. We chase that ‘vintage aesthetic’ so hard, we’re essentially taking pictures designed to look like photos of old people… except, we’re the old people in them now.”
- How it works: This observation builds on the joke by highlighting the modern-day resurgence of Polaroids. It adds a layer of self-deprecating humor by pointing out the irony of younger generations trying to mimic a style that’s literally associated with aging technology.
Option 2: A “Did You Know?” with a Twist
“Did you know that Edwin Land, the inventor of the Polaroid camera, was inspired by his three-year-old daughter? She asked why she couldn’t see the picture he’d just taken immediately. So, in a way, the Polaroid – the ‘old person’ of photography – was born out of a child’s impatience. Proof that even the most groundbreaking innovations can spring from the age-old cry of ‘I want it NOW!'”
- How it works: The core is a factual tidbit, but I added humor by:
- Referring back to the original “old person” phrasing.
- Highlighting the ironic contrast of a technology associated with the past being born from a desire for instant gratification.
- Ending with a relatable, slightly cynical observation.
Option 3: A Related Joke
“What do you call a photo of someone who really loved Polaroid cameras?
A Landscape.”
- How it works: Relies on a pun relating to Edwin Land, the inventor of Polaroid cameras. The joke continues the pattern of using humor based on associated vocabulary.
Hopefully, these examples show how to dissect a joke, identify key elements, and use related facts and concepts to generate new humor that amplifies or complements the original!