What do you call a one-eyed dinosaur?

Okay, here’s my “Joke Poo” take on the one-eyed dinosaur joke:

Joke Poo: What Do You Call a Pirate Who Runs a Brewery?

…Arrr-P.A.!

Alright, let’s get to dissecting this dino-sized dad joke!

Joke Breakdown:

• Core Concept: A pun based on homophones (“Do you think he saw us?” sounds like “Doyouthinkhesaurus”).
• Target: Dinosaurs, puns, and the inherent silliness of imagining dinosaurs having relatable human situations (like needing to see clearly).
• Structure: Question-and-answer format, building anticipation for the pun payoff. The second joke expands on the pun to make it a “T-Rex” joke.

Humor Analysis:

The humor lies in the unexpected, playful connection between a prehistoric creature and a common English phrase. It’s simple, relies on wordplay, and evokes a mildly amusing mental image. It’s a dad joke through and through.

Enrichment Time!

Let’s leverage some interesting facts about dinosaurs to make something new. How about a “Did You Know?” that plays on the original joke’s theme:

New “Did You Know?”

“Did you know that paleontologists actually do try to figure out how well dinosaurs could see? It’s called ‘paleo-optometry’! By studying the size and shape of fossilized eye sockets and comparing them to modern reptiles and birds (dinosaurs’ closest living relatives), they can estimate things like visual acuity and field of view. So, while a one-eyed dinosaur named ‘Doyouthinkhesawus’ might be fictional, figuring out whether a real T-Rex could see you is a legitimate field of scientific inquiry. And… they’re pretty sure T-Rex’s vision was good… really good. So, yeah… they saw us. They probably would’ve seen ‘Doyouthinkhesawus’, too, even with only one eye. Maybe he should just get a dog.”