discussing erectile disfunction with a surgeon. "Well medication is not helping so we would have to operate. You have 3 options"
"We can do reconstruction of your pubococcygeus muscle.
Level 1 surgery will enable you to get 1 erection a month. That costs £10,000.
Level 2 surgery will enable you to get 1 erection a week. That costs £20,000.
Level 3 surgery will enable you to get 1 erection a day. That costs £30,000.
I'll pop out for some coffee give you both some time to decide next steps"
20 minutes later he came back to the office. "How you two getting on, decided yet?"
Husband. "Yes, we have decided to get a new kitchen"
Joke Poo: Potty Training Palaver
A young couple is discussing potty training difficulties with a child psychologist. “Well, consistent rewards aren’t working, so we need to look at other strategies. You have three options:”
“Technique 1 involves intensive sticker charts and enthusiastic praise after every successful potty trip. It typically results in one successful day of potty training a month. That costs £100.”
“Technique 2 uses a combination of positive reinforcement and a small, age-appropriate treat after each successful potty trip. It typically results in one successful day of potty training a week. That costs £200.”
“Technique 3 involves a full-blown potty-training bootcamp with timers, reward systems, and constant supervision. It typically results in one successful day of potty training a day. That costs £300.”
“I’ll step out and let you discuss it. Take your time to decide which route you want to take.”
Twenty minutes later, the psychologist returns. “Have you two come to a decision?”
The wife replies, “Yes, we’ve decided to get a dog.”
Okay, let’s break down this joke and then spice it up with some fun facts and a new punchline.
Joke Dissection:
- Setup: A married couple consults a surgeon about the husband’s erectile dysfunction (ED). The surgeon presents three options of increasing frequency of erections, each at a progressively higher cost.
- Key Element 1: The Husband’s ED: The core problem driving the joke.
- Key Element 2: The Surgeon’s Menu of Options: The tiered system of surgeries with clearly defined (and expensive) outcomes. This is where the humor starts to build.
- Key Element 3: The Wife’s Influence/Decision: The implication that the wife is a major player in the decision-making process, and ultimately, the financial controller.
- Punchline: The couple chooses to spend the money on a new kitchen instead, highlighting the priorities (or lack thereof) in the relationship and making light of the seriousness of the ED. The punchline works because it’s unexpected. We expect them to weigh the medical options, not abandon the issue entirely for a home improvement project.
Humorous Enrichment:
Let’s focus on the “Pubococcygeus muscle (PC muscle).”
Did You Know? The pubococcygeus (PC) muscle, also known as the pelvic floor muscle, is responsible for supporting the pelvic organs, controlling urinary and fecal continence, and playing a role in sexual function. Strengthening this muscle is often recommended via Kegel exercises. Men who practice Kegel exercises may be able to improve bladder control and sexual function, including erectile function. So, in a way, the surgeon’s Level 1 surgery could potentially be achieved (albeit probably to a lesser degree) with dedicated Kegel exercises, for free! It wouldn’t need surgical intervention, just some focus.
New Witty Observation/Joke Enhancement:
Considering that Kegel exercises can help…
“The surgeon returns, ‘So, have you decided? Level 1, 2, or 3?’
The husband replies, ‘We decided on Level 0.5! My wife’s made me download a Kegel exercise app. Apparently, if I skip a day, she gets the kitchen upgrade!'”