A blonde was sick of all the blonde jokes, so she dyed her hair brown.

Okay, here’s my attempt at a “Joke Poo” of the blonde joke, titled “Drone Delivery Disaster”:

Joke Poo: Drone Delivery Disaster

A grumpy old Luddite was sick of all the drone deliveries whizzing past his house, so he bought a really powerful magnet.

One afternoon, he saw a delivery drone carrying a small package hovering nearby. He aimed his magnet, and wham, the drone plummeted into his garden.

He opened the package and found a single, perfectly ripe avocado. Irritated, he stomped out to where the drone had crashed.

The drone’s speakers crackled to life, “Attention resident. If you can tell us the weight of the drone, can we have our payload back?”

The Luddite scoffed, picked up the tangled mess of metal and wires, and after a moment, grumbled, “Four pounds, six ounces.”

The drone confirmed that he was correct, and waited as the Luddite reluctantly handed over the avocado.

As the drone lifted off, its rotors whirring loudly, the Luddite yelled, “Alright, my turn! If I can guess what you were originally going to do with that avocado, can I have my internet back?”

Alright, let’s break down this joke and then sprinkle some comedic fertilizer on it.

Joke Dissection:

• Premise: A blonde, tired of stereotypes, tries to outsmart someone.
• Setup: She dyes her hair brown and makes a bet with a shepherd.
• Punchline: The shepherd uses reverse psychology and observation to expose her original hair color (and implicitly, her stereotypical “dumb blonde” behavior).
• Humor Source: The humor comes from:
  • Irony: The blonde trying to escape a stereotype confirms it by being easily tricked.
  • Stereotype Reinforcement: While seemingly defying the stereotype, she inadvertently reinforces it.
  • Cleverness of the Shepherd: The shepherd’s wit is the satisfying payoff.

Key Elements & Related Tidbits:

1. Blonde Stereotype:

   • Fact: The “dumb blonde” stereotype likely originated in the 18th century with the popularization of French courtesan Rosalie Duthé, who was known for her blonde hair and perceived lack of intelligence. (Whether accurate or not!)
   • Fun Fact: Marilyn Monroe’s platinum blonde look, while iconic, was achieved through extensive bleaching. She was naturally a brunette.

2. Sheep Counting:

   • Fact: Sheep are notoriously difficult to count accurately at a glance. Shepherds often rely on visual cues and patterns, rather than meticulous counting. Some studies have even suggested sheep themselves have a limited capacity for recognizing individual sheep beyond a certain number.
   • Fun Fact: There are actually breeds of sheep that are quite intelligent! Border Leicester sheep have been shown to respond well to clicker training and have displayed problem-solving skills. Maybe she should have tried fooling one of those guys!

3. Hair Dye:

   • Fact: The oldest known evidence of hair dye dates back to ancient Egypt. They used henna, derived from plants, to color their hair.
   • Fun Fact: Modern hair dye chemistry involves complex oxidation reactions. It’s not just covering your hair in paint; it’s permanently altering its structure, which is why mistakes can be so… striking.

New Humorous Take:

Option 1: A “Did You Know” Observation:

“Did you know that while the stereotype of the ‘dumb blonde’ is rooted in history, the stereotype of the ‘sheep’ being easily fooled is scientifically inaccurate? Some sheep breeds, like the Border Leicester, are surprisingly intelligent. Which means the blonde in that joke picked the wrong profession to try and con. She should’ve targeted a statistician; they’re always complaining about sample sizes.”

Option 2: A Meta-Joke:

“Why did the joke about the blonde and the shepherd get cancelled on Twitter? Because it was baa-dly written! No, seriously, people felt it reinforced harmful stereotypes. Although, ironically, that’s what made it funny in the first place. So, is it okay to laugh at stereotypes, or should we fleece them of their humor? I’m asking for a friend… with brown hair.”

Option 3: An Extended Scenario:

“After the shepherd got his dog back, he felt a little guilty. He knew he’d played on a stereotype. So, he walked over to the blonde, who was now examining her newly acquired sheep. ‘Look,’ he said, ‘I apologize. I shouldn’t have assumed your original hair color. It was profiling.’ The blonde looked up, bewildered. ‘Profiling? But… you just asked me about my hair!’ The shepherd sighed. ‘Exactly. I profiled you as someone who wouldn’t understand the difference between hair color and racial prejudice. And clearly, I was right.’ He paused. ‘So, about that sheep…’ “