The last stop is the bedroom, where a big brass gong sits next to the bed.
"What's that gong for?" the friend asks him.
"It's not a gong," the drunk replies. "It's a talking clock."
"How does it work?"
The guys picks up a hammer, gives the gong an ear-shattering pound, and steps back.
Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screams, "For God's sake, you asshole…it's 3:30 in the god damn morning!"
Joke Poo: The Remote Diagnosis
A stressed-out tech support agent is remotely troubleshooting a client’s ancient computer. After hours of frustrating attempts, he finally gets to the root of the problem: a massive, outdated power supply that’s literally humming.
“Alright,” the agent says, exhausted, “I think I’ve found the issue. It’s this power supply. See that big, dusty box with all the wires coming out of it?”
“Yes, yes, I see it,” the elderly client replies.
“Okay,” the agent continues, “I need you to give it a good whack. Like, really smack it hard with something. Anything solid will do. Just give it a good, firm thump.”
There’s a pause. Then, a loud CRASH followed by a shriek.
“Oh dear! What happened?” the agent asks, alarmed.
The client whimpers, “Well, I didn’t have a hammer handy, so I threw my cat at it… and now I think I need real support!”
Alright, let’s break down this joke and see what comedic gold we can mine.
Joke Dissection:
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Core Elements:
- Drunk Guy: Implying impaired judgment and unusual behavior.
- Unexpected Object: A large brass gong in a bedroom.
- Misidentification: Calling the gong a “talking clock.”
- Escalating Action: Hitting the gong with a hammer.
- Punchline: The neighbor’s angry shout reveals the actual function of the “talking clock.”
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Humor Source: The humor derives from the contrast between the drunk guy’s absurd claim and the unexpected, violent, and ultimately accurate (in its own way) function of the gong. It’s a subversion of expectations and relies on the audience understanding the implicit rules of how clocks should work.
Comedic Enrichment:
Now, let’s use some interesting tidbits to create a new joke/observation/fact that enhances the humor:
Approach: We’ll focus on the gong and the absurdity of using it as a timekeeping device.
New Piece:
- Did you know: Gongs, particularly large ones, have been used throughout history for various purposes – from ceremonial announcements and musical instruments to, apparently, a highly localized and extremely rude timekeeping system. Fun fact: The largest gong in the world, the “Mingun Bell,” isn’t a gong at all, but a gigantic crack waiting to happen. Kinda like the drunk guy’s living situation, am I right? rimshot
New Joke Idea:
Why don’t Drunk Guys make good clocksmiths?
Because they end up hammering out new time zones!
Why it works:
- It plays on the “drunk guy” element of the original joke.
- It connects to the misidentification and hammering action of the gong.
- It highlights the absurdity of the situation.
- The new joke can lead to a follow-up…
Alternate punchline: Because they just can’t stand the tick-tock and need to start a gong-show.
This is a nice joke. The original is solid. Cheers.