when a prostitute sees him and says, “come lets have fun.”
The man, who is in his 80s, says “i wont be able to”
She says “come on, you will be able to”
He says, “no no i wont be able to”
She insists, “come darling you definitely will be able to”
After much persuasion the man agrees and they go inside. They then induldge in the most passionate sex the woman has ever seen. The man keeps on going for hours.
The prostitute driven crazy remarks, “you are so good at it, why were you saying you wont be able to?”
The man says, “madam, i wont be able to…..pay”
Joke Poo: The Apprentice Mage
An eager young apprentice mage was tasked with cleaning the enchanted stables. An ornery, ancient talking mule saw him approach with a bucket and loudly protested, “Don’t even think about it! I won’t let you!”
The apprentice, barely out of his teens, replied nervously, “But Master Eldrin said it’s my duty.”
The mule scoffed, “Duty or not, I won’t let you!”
The apprentice persisted, “Please, sir, I have to try.”
The mule doubled down, “Absolutely not! You definitely won’t be able to!”
After much pleading and arguing, the apprentice finally convinced the mule to let him attempt the cleaning spell. He nervously chanted, waved his wand, and suddenly the stables were spotless, shimmering with an ethereal light. The air smelled of lavender and mint.
The mule, astonished, exclaimed, “You’re amazing! That was the best stable cleansing I’ve ever witnessed! Why were you saying you wouldn’t be able to?”
The apprentice, beaming with pride, replied, “Oh, I meant… I wouldn’t be able to… find the muck.”
Alright, let’s break down this joke and see what comedic nuggets we can extract:
Joke Dissection:
- Setup: An elderly man in a red light district encounters a prostitute. The setup hinges on the implied stereotype that older men might have difficulty with sexual performance.
- Misdirection/Suspension of Disbelief: The initial refusal of the man and persistent encouragement from the prostitute builds anticipation. We are led to believe the core issue is his physical ability. The middle of the joke plays on this expectation, describing unexpected virility.
- Punchline: The payoff subverts expectations. The man’s inability isn’t physical; it’s financial. This creates the humor through surprise and incongruity. The joke relies on the contrast between the assumptions built up in the scenario (old man, sexual performance) and the reality of the situation (financial hardship).
Key Elements:
- Ageism (Implied): The joke plays on stereotypes about the sexual abilities of older men.
- Red Light District/Prostitution: The setting is inherently suggestive and adds a layer of implied debauchery.
- Misunderstanding: The core of the joke is the misunderstanding between the prostitute’s assumption and the old man’s actual inability.
- Financial Hardship: The punchline introduces a rather unexpected twist.
Comedic Enrichment:
Now, let’s use these elements to craft something new:
Option 1: A “Did You Know” Observation:
“Did you know that the concept of ‘red light districts’ originated in 19th-century America? Workers on the railways would place a red lantern outside their quarters to notify that they were available. The old man in that joke? He’s simply taking his cost-cutting measures back to the source.”
Why this is funny: It uses a factual origin to add a layer of historical understanding to the joke. The punchline connects the historical fact to the current financial issue, creating a humorous link.
Option 2: A Witty Observation:
“The most optimistic people? Prostitutes. They truly believe everyone can perform, even if their bank account can’t.”
Why this is funny: It’s a quick, sharp observation that plays on the prostitute’s persistence in the original joke while highlighting the unexpected problem.
Option 3: New Joke (Playing on the Themes):
An elderly gentleman, clearly down on his luck, walks into a library. He approaches the librarian and asks, “Do you have any books on financial independence?”
The librarian replies, “Certainly, sir! Right over there in the ‘Fiction’ section.”
Why this is funny: This new joke plays on the financial hardship aspect and the stereotypes of an older man’s difficulties. The punchline delivers a cynical, yet relatable, truth in a funny way.