An ass that slaps.
Joke Poo:
What do you call a computer that constantly interrupts meetings to offer unsolicited advice?
An interfering PC.
Okay, let’s break down this joke and then build something new!
Joke Dissection:
- Setup: "What do you call a donkey who gives high fives?" This establishes a question-and-answer format, priming the audience for a pun.
- Punchline: "An ass that slaps." This is the core of the joke.
- Pun: The humor derives from the double meaning of "ass." It’s a synonym for donkey, and it’s also slang for the buttocks, which can be slapped.
- Surprise/Absurdity: The image of an ass slapping someone (presumably with a high five) is unexpected and slightly absurd.
Key Elements:
- Donkeys (Asses): The animal at the center of the joke.
- High Fives: The physical action, a gesture of celebration.
- Pun/Wordplay: The foundation of the joke’s humor.
Comedic Enrichment:
Let’s leverage some interesting facts about donkeys to craft a new bit of humor.
Fact: Donkeys have exceptional memories. They can recognize places and other donkeys they haven’t seen in as long as 25 years!
New Bit (Witty Observation/Joke):
"You know, getting a high five from a donkey is a big deal. It’s not just a casual slap. They remember who gave them that apple core last Tuesday. That high five is a quarter-century in the making! It’s probably followed by a very detailed recollection of every perceived slight."
Explanation of the New Humor:
- Builds on the original: It references the original "high five" premise.
- Uses Factual Knowledge: Incorporates the donkey’s impressive memory.
- Twists the Expectation: Instead of just being a silly pun, it imagines the high five as a calculated, historically informed gesture of either deep appreciation or grudging acceptance based on past interactions.
- Creates Absurdity through Detail: Adding the detail of "a very detailed recollection" makes it funnier. The idea of a donkey holding a grudge for 25 years over an apple core is inherently amusing.