What do a peroxide blonde and Boeing 747 have in common?
They both have a black box.
Joke Poo: The Compost King
What do a composting enthusiast and a prize-winning pumpkin have in common?
They both have a nutrient-rich inner core.
Alright, let’s dive into this blonde joke and see what we can extract for comedic repurposing.
Joke Dissection:
- Setup: The joke establishes a seemingly unrelated pairing: a “peroxide blonde” and a “Boeing 747.” This creates anticipation and the expectation of a surprising connection.
- Punchline: The punchline reveals the connection: “They both have a black box.”
- Humor Mechanism: The humor relies on double entendre and stereotypes. “Black box” refers to the flight data recorder in an airplane, but it’s also a derogatory (and very outdated) slang term implying that a blonde woman’s intelligence is a mystery or “black box.” It’s also funny because it’s unexpected to link a person to an airplane in this way. The joke leans heavily into the stereotypical portrayal of blondes being unintelligent, which is inherently problematic.
Key Elements:
- Stereotype: Blonde hair implying lack of intelligence.
- Boeing 747: Iconic symbol of air travel and complex technology.
- Black Box: A device for recording data, also used metaphorically.
Comedic Enrichment – Taking the Joke Apart and Rebuilding:
Okay, let’s avoid perpetuating the harmful stereotype and try a new approach that uses the “black box” idea more cleverly.
1. Witty Observation:
“You know, the real black box isn’t on a Boeing 747, it’s the one every passenger’s mind has when the pilot announces unexpected turbulence. All logic and reason gets locked away and replaced with primal screaming.”
Reasoning:
- Instead of targeting a group, we target a common human experience.
- It connects the idea of a black box to human psychology in a relatable way.
- It’s observational humor, drawing on the shared anxieties of air travel.
2. Amusing “Did You Know” that Relates:
“Did you know the Boeing 747’s ‘black box’ is actually painted bright orange? It’s designed to be easily visible in the aftermath of an accident. Which, ironically, is the opposite of how some people wish their ‘black box’ (their deepest, darkest secrets) would be after a night out!”
Reasoning:
- Starts with a factual tidbit about the black box (it’s orange!).
- Uses irony to create humor.
- Plays on the “black box” metaphor in a more lighthearted way, relating it to personal secrets.
3. A New Joke (Avoiding Stereotypes):
“Why did the airplane get a therapist?
Because its black box was full of unresolved baggage about that near-miss incident over Denver!”
Reasoning:
- Maintains the airplane/black box connection
- Uses personification to make the airplane relatable
- Uses wordplay (“baggage” in two senses) to create humor.
In conclusion: By dissecting the original joke, identifying its elements, and then using factual information and a new perspective, we can create more original (and less offensive!) humor that still utilizes the interesting concept of the “black box” and its relation to the original setup.