A doctor had a row with his wife over breakfast and his parting shots before going to the surgery was "and you’re no good in bed."
After an hour or so at work he thought he had better call her to apologise , but could get no reply. When he he arrived home, he asked her where she’d been as he couldn’t contact her.
She replied "I was in bed getting a second opinion."
Joke Poo: The Knitting Circle
Agnes, during the weekly knitting circle, got into a fierce argument with Mildred about the proper tension for a baby blanket. Agnes huffed, "And your pom-poms look like mangled dust bunnies!" before storming off to the tea room.
Later, feeling guilty, Agnes returned, hoping to smooth things over. "Mildred, dear, I’m so sorry for what I said. I tried calling, but you weren’t answering."
Mildred, looking perfectly serene while expertly shaping a new pom-pom, replied, "Oh, I was out back getting a second opinion… from Fluffy." (Fluffy being Agnes’ prize-winning Persian cat known for her luxurious tail.)
Okay, let’s break down this joke:
Elements of the Joke:
- Setup: Marital spat, a cutting (and stereotypical) insult about sexual performance, doctor heading to work.
- Conflict: The doctor regrets his harsh words and attempts reconciliation.
- Twist: The wife takes the insult literally and uses it as justification for infidelity, delivered with a cutting wit.
- Humor: Relies on:
- The unexpectedness of the wife’s action and response.
- The role reversal: the wife seizing control.
- The darkly humorous implication of infidelity.
- The social taboo of publicly discussing (and acting on) perceived sexual inadequacy.
Factual/Interesting Tidbits to Consider:
- Second Opinions: The medical field actively encourages second opinions, particularly for major decisions. It’s considered prudent to gather information and consult multiple experts.
- Adultery Laws: Adultery laws vary dramatically across the world, ranging from being a crime punishable by death to being grounds for divorce to being completely legal.
- Communication in Marriage: Studies have shown that effective communication is a major factor in marital satisfaction. Passive-aggressive behavior and avoiding direct confrontation are often detrimental.
- Sex and Age: While sexual frequency and activity may decline with age, many elderly people maintain active and fulfilling sex lives. Portrayals of seniors as asexual are often inaccurate.
Now, let’s generate some related humor:
Option 1: A Witty Observation
"It’s ironic, isn’t it? He’s a doctor, so he likely gives second opinions all day. He just wasn’t prepared to receive one about his own performance. Maybe he should have taken his own advice: When in doubt, consult a specialist."
Option 2: A "Did You Know?" Enhanced Joke
"Did you know that the term ‘second opinion’ originated in ancient Greece? It referred to seeking advice from a second oracle after receiving an unsatisfying prophecy from the first.
Which explains why, after the doctor insulted his wife’s bedroom performance, she told him, ‘I went to get a second opinion…and Apollo said you were definitely doing it wrong.’"
Option 3: A New (Short) Joke
An elderly woman complains to her doctor, "My husband says I’m no good in bed anymore."
The doctor replies, "Well, there are a few options. We could try medication, therapy…"
She interrupts, "Or… just a second opinion?"
Why these work:
- Option 1 uses the concept of second opinions being common in medicine to highlight the doctor’s hypocrisy and lack of self-awareness.
- Option 2 adds an unexpected historical (and slightly absurd) twist to the "second opinion" concept, making the wife’s action seem almost historically justified.
- Option 3 streamlines the original premise for a faster, simpler delivery, retaining the core humor of seeking a second opinion on sexual performance.
The goal is to build upon the core comedic elements of the original joke with related knowledge or observations, creating a novel and amusing experience.