The priest stares at him and says, "Good God man, have some decency. This is your mother's funeral!"
And the man says, "Is that all lower case?"
Joke Poo: The Diaper Dilemma
A new dad is changing his baby’s diaper in the middle of a crowded shopping mall food court. He’s struggling, fumbling with wipes and the sticky tabs, when another dad walks by, looks at the scene, and offers some “fatherly” advice.
“Excuse me,” the seasoned dad says, “Do you have the correct disposal bag?”
The first-time dad, covered in baby wipes and a slightly suspect substance, glares back and says, “Good God, man, have some empathy! This is my first time ever! Changing a diaper in the middle of the food court!”
And the seasoned dad says, “Is it scented?”
Alright, let’s break down this joke.
Elements:
- Juxtaposition/Incongruity: The humor arises from the jarring contrast between the solemnity of a funeral and the trivial, modern obsession with Wi-Fi.
- Character Clash: We have a priest representing tradition and solemnity, and a man seemingly disconnected from the gravity of the situation.
- Punchline Shift: The punchline takes the initial question (Wi-Fi password) and escalates the absurdity by focusing on the specifics of the password (“Is that all lowercase?”). This shows an extreme level of inappropriate prioritization.
- Irony: The priest invokes God, a higher power, while the man is concerned with connecting to a lower network (literally and figuratively).
Enhancements:
Okay, drawing from these elements, here’s a comedic observation that builds upon the joke’s absurdity:
Amusing ‘Did You Know’ Fact Based On It:
“Did you know that many churches are now actively improving their Wi-Fi? A recent study showed a significant increase in congregational engagement, particularly among younger members, when sermons are live-tweeted with witty hashtags. Some priests are even experimenting with augmented reality prayer apps. So, that man at the funeral might have been ahead of his time. Just…poorly timed.”
New Joke:
A man walks into confession booth. He says, “Father, I have sinned. I obsessed over the latest Tik Tok dance craze, I binge-watched reality TV for 72 hours straight, and I accidentally liked my ex’s vacation photos.”
The priest sighs, “My son, those are all temptations of the modern world. You must renounce them. What is your penance?”
The man asks, “Can I pay with Venmo? The chapel’s website said you take crypto.”