A woman's dog kept getting ingrown hairs it its ears. Tired of spending money at the vets, she went to a pharmacy and asked the pharmacist what she could do about ingrown hairs. He recommended a depilatory cream, and then pointed to the aisle where they were located. There were many choices, so she asked the pharmacist which one was the best.
"Where are you having a problem?" he asked. "It's for my shnauzer" she replied.
"Ummm, I don't think you're supposed to use it there." was his reply.
Joke Poo: Catnip Catastrophe
A man’s cat kept getting aggressive after eating catnip. Tired of cleaning up the scratched furniture and bandaging his arms, he went to a dispensary and asked the budtender what he could do about his cat’s behavior. The budtender recommended a calming edible, and then pointed to the section where they were located. There were many choices, so he asked the budtender which one was the best.
“Where are you having a problem?” he asked. “It’s for Mittens, my tabby” he replied.
“Ummm, I think you’re supposed to give it to the cat.” was his reply.
Alright, let’s dive into this ingrown hair escapade!
Joke Dissection:
- Setup: A dog owner is seeking a solution for her dog’s ingrown ear hairs. She goes to a pharmacist for advice.
- Premise: The pharmacist assumes the depilatory cream is for the woman’s personal use (presumably, a sensitive area), leading to a misunderstanding.
- Punchline: The pharmacist expresses concern about the location of application, realizing she’s talking about her schnauzer, implying the woman was intending to apply it to her "schnauzer" in slang.
- Humor Source: The joke relies on a double entendre ("schnauzer" as slang for genitals) and a simple misunderstanding, leading to an awkward and slightly risqué situation. The humor also comes from the absurdity of using hair removal cream on a dog’s ear.
Key Elements:
- Ingrown Hairs: The initial problem, grounding the joke in a real, albeit minor, medical concern.
- Depilatory Cream: The chosen solution, adding a layer of absurdity (who uses depilatory cream on a dog?).
- Misunderstanding: The core of the joke, driving the awkwardness and the double meaning.
- Schnauzer: The breed of dog, crucial for the double entendre punchline.
- Pharmacist: The authority figure who misinterprets the situation.
Comedic Enrichment & New Humor:
Okay, let’s play with this. Here’s a "Did you know?" style observation that builds off the original joke:
Did you know: The Schnauzer, known for its bushy eyebrows and beard, is ironically named after the German word for "snout" or "muzzle." It’s almost like the dog knew it was destined for grooming difficulties and decided to embrace the facial hair aesthetic! Of course, now that depilatory creams are involved, perhaps they need a new slogan "Schnauzer: Finally, a snout that’s smooth… or at least, should be." If you ask the pharmacist, anyway.