A group of crows is called A Murder of crows. What do you call two crows?

Original Joke:

• A group of crows is called A Murder of crows.
• What do you call two crows?
• Attempted murder!

Joke Poo: The Stool Pigeon’s Tale

• A group of pigeons working undercover is called a Flock of Informants.
• What do you call a pigeon that snitched on all its friends?
• A stool pigeon!

Okay, let’s break down this joke:

Dissection:

• Premise: Plays on the collective noun for crows, “a murder.”
• Punchline: Leverages the word “murder” to create a pun using legal terminology (“attempted murder”).
• Humor Type: Pun, wordplay, situational irony (a lighthearted take on something usually serious – crime).
• Target: General audience, likely appreciates dry humor and word-based comedy.

Key Elements:

1. Crows: The central subject. Black birds known for their intelligence, scavenging habits, and social structures.
2. “A Murder”: The collective noun, and the source of the joke’s humor.
3. “Attempted Murder”: The pun that delivers the laugh. A legal term signifying a failed attempt to commit murder.
4. Juxtaposition: The incongruity of applying serious legal terms to common birds.

Comedic Enrichment & New Humor:

Now, let’s use these elements to create something new. I’ll go for a “Did You Know?” style observation:

Amusing Observation/New Joke Option 1 (Did You Know):

“Did you know? Crows are so intelligent, they’re probably the only species capable of both committing and arguing their way out of an attempted murder charge. ‘Your honor, my client simply misunderstood the gleam of that tin foil. He thought it was a lost French fry.'”

Explanation:

• Builds on the original: Directly references the original joke’s concept of “attempted murder” related to crows.
• Leverages crow intelligence: Crows are known to be smart, which makes this idea both absurd and somewhat plausible.
• Adds absurdity: The image of a crow arguing in court adds to the humor.
• Relates to Crow Behaviour: Crows are known to have a diet in which they can become scavengers, taking food from other sources

New Joke Option 2 (Alternative Punchline):

“A group of crows is called a murder of crows. What do you call two crows holding knives?

A Conspiracy!”

Explanation:

• Builds on the original: Directly references the original joke’s setup.
• Leverages legal terms: Continues the theme of criminalizing crows
• Adds absurdity: The image of two crows holding knives adds to the humor.

I believe these options enhance the original joke by adding layers of absurdity and unexpected insights, all while remaining true to the original’s playful spirit.