The man swims out to the wreckage, grabs the unconscious survivor, and drags her to shore.
When she's on shore he notices it's Brooke Shields.
He gives her mouth to mouth, saving her, feeding her and nursing her back to health.
Brooke Shields says thank you for saving me you're my hero I'll do anything you like.
Well, it's obvious what he likes. But she agrees because she made her promise. And they're there for months going at it like bunnies. But eventually the guy starts looking sad and morose, wondering off to be alone.
Brooke Shields finally says why are you sad is there anything I can do to make it better and he says Well, it's kind of embarrassing, but she says no, anything. I mean it. And the guy says "Can I call you Bob? "
She looks at him weird but then says "Umm okay sure you can call me Bob."
The guy gets really excited and says "Hey Bob! Bob! You'll never guess who I'm sleeping with."
Joke Poo: The Tech Bro’s Rescue
A coder, stranded in his company’s self-driving car after a software glitch, sees a rival’s driverless vehicle plummet into a ditch. One occupant is ejected.
The coder reluctantly wades through the mud and pulls the limp body to safety. When he gets the person on solid ground, he sees it’s Mark Zuckerberg.
He performs rudimentary first aid, restoring Zuckerberg’s breathing, and spends the next few days hacking together a makeshift shelter and scavenging protein bars from the car. Zuckerberg, regaining consciousness, is deeply grateful. “You saved my life! I owe you everything. Anything you ask, I’ll do it.”
The coder’s eyes light up; it’s obvious what he wants. Zuckerberg grimaces but honors his promise. For weeks, they’re stuck in the ditch, a strange pairing of necessity. However, the coder eventually becomes distant and withdrawn, staring sadly at his laptop.
Zuckerberg, concerned, approaches him. “Why so glum? I promised I’d do anything to repay you. What’s wrong?”
The coder hesitates, then blurts out, “This is going to sound ridiculous, but… can I call you… Larry?”
Zuckerberg’s face contorts in confusion, then a hint of understanding dawns. “Uh… okay. Sure. You can call me Larry.”
The coder instantly beams, grabs his laptop, and starts typing furiously. “Hey Larry! Larry! Check out this new app I’m building, it’s gonna be HUGE! You won’t BELIEVE who I’m beta-testing it on!”
Alright, let’s dissect this joke and then craft some comedic enhancements.
Joke Breakdown:
- Premise: A castaway rescues Brooke Shields, and she’s so grateful she promises him anything.
- Setup: The castaway takes advantage of this promise, and they have a long, presumably enjoyable, relationship. The humor relies on the audience assuming what “anything” entails.
- Twist: The punchline subverts expectations. Instead of wanting something grand or romantic, the castaway just wants to use a male name while bragging about their relationship, indicating the lack of anyone else on the island.
- Humor Source: The humor lies in the unexpected and absurd twist. The punchline reveals the man’s true desire, which is not related to Brooke Shields’ physical beauty or fame, but to break the solitude.
Key Elements to Exploit:
- Brooke Shields: Her celebrity status, 80’s icon status, and previous roles can be a comedic target.
- Castaway/Solitude: The desperate desire for connection after isolation is a rich area.
- The “Anything” Promise: The ambiguity of this promise opens possibilities for misinterpretation.
- The Name “Bob”: A common, unassuming male name used for bragging.
Comedic Enhancements:
Here are a few ideas, playing with different aspects of the joke:
1. A “Did You Know?” Addition:
“Did you know that Brooke Shields, while stranded on that deserted island, actually started a fascinating hobby? It turns out, drawing eyebrows on coconuts helped her cope with the isolation. Scientists believe she developed an acute understanding of follicular density during that time, which she still utilizes in her cosmetics line today. Sadly, the castaway was less interested in her artistic pursuits and more interested in yelling, ‘Hey Bob! Look at my eyebrow-endowed coconut!'”
(This plays with Brooke Shields’ eyebrows, a defining feature, and satirizes the castaway’s motivation.)
2. A “What Really Happened” Alternate Ending:
“The next day, Brooke Shields is looking through the sand. The castaway asks “What are you doing?” Brooke says “Looking for my credit card, I need to call someone to get me out of here. You did save me so I was willing to do anything, so I kept a log and figured you had around 3000 ‘hey Bobs’ in you before you just passed out. I had to keep to my promise and am willing to pay you for that.”
(This adds a layer of cynicism, leveraging the comedic contrast between the “anything” promise and a transactional reality.)
3. A New, Related Joke:
“A man is stranded on a desert island for 10 years. One day, he sees a bottle wash ashore. He opens it, and a genie appears! The genie says, ‘I will grant you one wish.’ The man thinks for a moment and says, ‘I’ve been alone for so long. I wish I had a woman here.’ Instantly, a beautiful woman appears. He’s overjoyed! Then, he hesitates, looks awkward, and whispers, ‘Uh… can she also be a ventriloquist doll?'”
(This joke uses the setup of isolation and a wish, but twists the punchline to focus on the man’s deeper, unspoken desire for control/performance alongside companionship, still playing with the social aspect of solitude.)
Explanation of Choices:
- These additions aim to enhance the original joke by amplifying the absurdity and subverting expectations even further.
- They all leverage real-world knowledge (Brooke Shields’ career, the logistics of being stranded) for added humor.
- The “Did You Know?” format adds a mock-educational layer, making the punchline even more unexpected.
- The alternate ending introduces a cynical twist, contrasting the romantic ideal of gratitude with a more practical, transactional view.
- The new joke uses a similar “isolated person desires company” theme but takes it in a completely different, even more absurd direction, maintaining the comedic core of the original.
By building upon the original joke’s elements and introducing new perspectives, we can create richer, more layered humor. The key is to understand the punchline’s surprise and then find ways to multiply that surprise with unexpected connections and details.