He sees a sign in the window of a restaurant that says, "Try our Exotic Breakfast now", so he walks in and sits down at a table. The waitress comes over and asks what he wants.
The man asks, "What's your Exotic Breakfast?"
"Baked tongue of chicken," she proudly replies.
The man shouts, "Baked tongue of chicken! Have you any idea how disgusting that is? I'd never even think about eating anything that came out of a chicken's mouth! Ugh!!"
The waitress is a little taken aback, but stays calm and asks him, "No problem, sir. What would you prefer, then?"
The man says, "Just bring me some scrambled eggs."
Joke Poo: The Astronaut’s Lunch
An astronaut is floating through the International Space Station, feeling peckish. He sees a sign on a food locker that reads, "Cosmic Cuisine Awaits!" He floats over and punches in the access code.
Another astronaut glides by and asks, "What’s on the menu today?"
"Rehydrated astronaut ice cream," the first astronaut replies with pride.
The second astronaut recoils in horror. "Rehydrated astronaut ice cream! Have you any idea how disgusting that is? I wouldn’t even dream of eating something that comes out of a pressurized tube after being freeze-dried and activated with lukewarm water! Ugh!!"
The first astronaut is a little confused, but tries to stay neutral. "No problem. What would you prefer then?"
The second astronaut says, "Just give me the nutrient paste #7."
Alright, let’s break down this breakfast blunder of a joke!
Joke Dissection:
- Core Concept: The humor stems from the hypocrisy of the man’s disgust. He’s appalled by the idea of eating chicken tongue but perfectly happy to eat eggs, which literally do come out of a chicken’s… well, you get the picture.
- Key Elements:
- "Exotic Breakfast" Misdirection: Sets up an expectation of something fancy or unique, only to deliver something perceived as repulsive.
- The Waitress’s Calm Demeanor: The contrast between the man’s outburst and her professional politeness adds to the comedic effect.
- The Scrambled Eggs Reveal: The punchline exposes the absurdity of the man’s selective squeamishness.
- Type of Humor: Irony, situational, with a dash of the absurd.
Enrichment & New Humor:
Okay, let’s leverage some interesting facts about eggs and selective disgust to create a related humorous observation:
Humorous Observation:
"You know, that guy in the restaurant complaining about chicken tongues probably washes down his scrambled eggs with a glass of milk. And that’s weird when you realize it’s essentially drinking the growth formula for baby cows, extracted by machines. We are all hypocritical creatures of habit, just trying to survive breakfast."
Explanation of why this works:
- Builds on the hypocrisy theme: Highlights another commonly consumed food with a potentially unsettling origin story.
- Uses Factual Tidbit (Growth formula): I use fact to show that milk is designed to make baby cows grow, creating a slight uneasiness around the idea that we consume it.
- Adds philosophical twist: The final sentence generalizes the hypocrisy, making it relatable and slightly thought-provoking (in a comedic way).
A ‘Did You Know?’ Anecdote (with a comedic twist):
"Did you know that in some cultures, chicken feet are considered a delicacy? They’re often braised or deep-fried. I bet that would really scramble our egg-obsessed friend’s brain!"
Explanation:
- Factual Basis: Yes, chicken feet are indeed a delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly in Asian cuisines.
- Relates back to the joke: Directly uses the man’s reaction as an aspect to bounce off of.
- Elevates the absurdity: The comparison between western and eastern cultures eating habits is absurd.
Hopefully, these additions successfully add to the original joke.