When he came home he counted the condoms, and to his dismay found that here were only 99 condoms in the box.
He immediately wrote an email to the company, to complain about the missing condom.
Already the next day he got an express delivery with a box containing 10 additional condoms and an apology letter which stated that it was “to make up for the missing condom, and that they hoped his evening had not been completely ruined“.
Joke Poo: The Compost Complaint
A woman bought a large bag of premium potting soil. When she got home, she eagerly opened it, ready to repot her beloved orchids. But as she sifted through the soil, she discovered only 99% of the bag seemed to be potting soil. The other 1% was… well, something less pleasant.
She immediately wrote a scathing email to the gardening supply company, detailing her discovery and demanding an explanation for the unwanted addition.
The very next day, a delivery truck arrived. The driver unloaded a massive pallet containing ten extra bags of the same premium potting soil and a handwritten apology letter. The letter read, “We are so sorry about the… ahem… organic enrichment you found in your initial purchase. Please accept these additional bags as compensation. We sincerely hope your orchid transplantation wasn’t completely tainted.”
Alright, let’s dissect this condom caper!
Joke Breakdown:
- Setup: A man buys a box of 100 condoms. This establishes an expectation (a box should contain what it advertises).
- Twist: He finds only 99. This is the core of the joke – a minor discrepancy that creates annoyance and expectation of correction.
- Punchline: The company sends a disproportionate response (10 condoms + apology) focusing on the ruined evening. The humor lies in the over-the-top customer service implying the severity of the missing condom’s impact on the man’s night.
Key Elements:
- Condoms: The object of the joke, linked to sex, potential disappointment/planning gone awry.
- Disappointment: A relatable feeling when expectations aren’t met, amplified by the context of why someone might want condoms.
- Over-the-Top Customer Service: The comedic exaggeration, highlighting the company’s perceived need to compensate for a ruined evening.
Comedic Enrichment:
Now, let’s add some comedic layers based on factual or interesting bits:
Witty Observation:
“You know, complaining about a missing condom is peak modern existence. Our ancestors were ecstatic just to survive a night. Now, we demand reproductive punctuality…and immediate redress for numerical inaccuracies.”
Did You Know? (playing on the quantity):
“Did you know that early condoms were made from linen or animal intestines, and often reusable? Imagine the customer service email after that one split! ‘Dear Sirs, I write to inform you that my evening has been irrevocably compromised. Also, I’d like a full refund and a disinfectant.'”
New Joke:
A man meticulously examines a new box of condoms. He pulls out each one, measuring it with a tiny ruler.
His wife, perplexed, asks, “Darling, what are you doing?”
He replies, “I’m checking the specs! I’m tired of ordering a “large” and getting a “standard” experience!”
(Explanation of why the new joke works): It uses the element of condom size discrepancies (which are real), and the expectation that the man is being unusually meticulous and picky which amplifies the situation.