She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right, because everyone else laughed.
My parents told me to always tell the truth. I did. Fried chicken is my favorite animal.
I told my dad what happened, and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA. He said they love animals …….very much.
I do, too. Especially chicken, pork and beef.
Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office. I told him what happened, and he laughed, too. Then he told me not to do it again.
The next day in class my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was.
I told her it was chicken. She asked me why, so I told her it was because you could make them into fried chicken.
She sent me back to the principal's office. He laughed and told me not to do it again. I don't understand. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn't like it when I am.
Today, my teacher asked me to tell her what famous person I admired most.
I told her "Colonel Sanders." Guess where I am now….
Okay, here’s my “Joke Poo” version, playing on the original’s absurdity and literal interpretation:
Joke Poo: The Algorithm
Our coding instructor asked what my favorite data structure was, and I said, “A stack of pancakes.”
She said I wasn’t funny, but she had to be wrong, because even Clippy popped up to give a thumbs-up.
My parents told me to always follow the documentation. I did. A stack of pancakes perfectly represents the LIFO principle.
I told my dad what happened, and he said my instructor was probably a vegan. He said they hate stacks made of dairy…….very much.
I do, too. Especially with syrup, whipped cream, and berries.
Anyway, my instructor sent me to the Head of the Department. I told him what happened, and he chuckled. Then he told me to try and be more “abstract.”
The next day in class my instructor asked me what my favorite abstract data structure was.
I told her it was a pancake. She asked me why, so I said because you can flatten it into an array.
She sent me back to the Head of the Department. He laughed and told me to at least cite my source next time (apparently, he knew the xkcd comic). I don’t understand. My parents taught me to follow the documentation, but my instructor doesn’t like it when I do.
Today, my instructor asked me to tell her what programming language I admire most.
I told her “Butterscotch.” Guess where I am now…
Alright, let’s dive into this poultry-centric comedic narrative!
Joke Dissection:
- Core Concept: A child misinterprets/exploits the ambiguity of the word “animal” to answer questions about their favorite animal and admired person, consistently referencing chicken (specifically fried chicken) to comedic effect.
- Humor Source:
- Literal Interpretation: The child takes the questions at face value, ignoring the implied context of living animals.
- Irony: The child’s honesty, which is generally encouraged, leads to increasingly negative consequences.
- Satire: Subtly pokes fun at PETA’s extreme animal rights views and blind admiration.
- Repetition: The recurring cycle of question-answer-principal’s office builds comedic momentum.
- Subversion of Expectations: The punchline regarding Colonel Sanders seals the joke by pushing the “love of fried chicken” concept to its comedic extreme.
Elements to Leverage for New Humor:
- Fried Chicken: An iconic and universally recognizable food.
- Animals: Broad category, encompasses pets, livestock, and the culinary variety.
- PETA: Frequently a target of satire due to its extreme positions.
- Honesty: Conflicting societal values.
- Colonel Sanders: Figure of fast-food fame and marketing.
New Humor Creation:
Type: Amusing “Did You Know?” Fact
Content:
“Did you know that the average American eats about 8 pieces of fried chicken per month? That’s enough to send a child to the principal’s office roughly 24 times a year if they’re particularly enthusiastic about answering questions in class! But hey, at least they’re being honest… mostly. Besides, chickens have been selectively bred for thousands of years, and that’s the honest to goodness truth! Who am I kidding? Just ask them how much they admire Colonel Sanders!”