The doctor says "take off your pants and ill take a look". The man pulls them down and reveals his penis, which is barely the size of a tictac. The doctor tries not to laugh but can't resist. The man gets embarrassed and pulls them back up.
"I'm really sorry" says the doctor, "i dont know what came over me..let me take another look"
The man shows him again and the doctor, this time starts crying with laughter, tears rolling down his face. He has to walk out of the room, compose himself and come back in.
"This is really unprofessional of me! I am so sorry. Let's just start again and I promise I wont laugh!"
The man pulls them down yet again and the doctor, holding himself together says "ok sir, what seems to be the problem.
The man says.."Its swollen"
Joke Poo: The Talent Scout
A talent scout walks into a dog show, clipboard in hand, looking for the next big canine star.
The head judge says, “Show me what you’re looking for, and I’ll point you in the right direction.”
The scout pulls out a photo and shows it to the judge. It’s a chihuahua. A very small chihuahua, barely bigger than a teacup. The judge tries to hide his amusement, but a chuckle escapes. The scout, a bit flustered, puts the photo away.
“I apologize,” says the judge, “It’s just… unexpected. Show me again, and I promise I’ll be professional.”
The scout produces the photo again. This time, the judge bursts into full-blown laughter, tears streaming down his face. He has to excuse himself and take a moment to regain composure.
“This is incredibly unprofessional of me! I’m so sorry. Let’s start fresh, and I swear I won’t laugh! Show me again.”
The scout unveils the photo one last time. The judge, holding himself rigidly, says, “Alright, sir, what qualities are you looking for in this dog?”
The scout says, “It can play the role of Clifford.”
Alright, let’s dissect this joke.
Key Elements:
- Setup: A man seeks medical help for a genital issue. The situation is immediately made comedic by the disparity between expectation (a ‘normal’ problem) and reality (an extremely small penis).
- Exaggeration: The doctor’s uncontrolled laughter escalating to tears. This amplifies the perceived absurdity of the situation.
- Irony: The doctor’s repeated promises to be professional, contrasting with his inability to control his reaction.
- Punchline: “It’s swollen.” This undercuts the entire premise. The extreme smallness is established, so the idea of it swelling is unexpected and inherently funny. It’s the incongruity that clinches the laugh.
Comedic Enrichment Time!
Here’s a “Did You Know?” style observation building on the joke’s foundation of size and male anxiety:
Original Joke Foundation: The joke plays on the common (and often inaccurate) societal anxieties around penis size and the importance men place on it.
Enhanced Humor (“Did You Know?”):
“Did you know that in ancient Rome, having a smaller penis wasn’t necessarily a source of shame? In fact, smaller penises were sometimes seen as a sign of good luck and fertility! Roman men even wore small, phallic charms called fascinus for protection. So, maybe our doctor wasn’t laughing at the size, but rather recognizing the patient’s incredibly lucky member! And the swelling? Well, that must have been the luck amplifying itself!”
Why this works:
- Juxtaposition: The historical fact contrasts with modern anxieties, creating a humorous incongruity.
- Absurdity: Applying the Roman belief to the joke’s scenario is inherently funny.
- Re-framing: It offers a slightly ‘woke’ (but still comedic) interpretation, suggesting the doctor’s laughter could have been misunderstood excitement for the good fortune he observed.
- Punchline tie-in: It also reinterprets the swelling as an indication of the man’s increased luck, adding a new layer to the joke.
This enhanced version provides a thought-provoking and funny addition to the original joke, offering a fun alternative reading and highlighting just how arbitrary and socialized some of our anxieties are.