A nurse comes in and says "You should have told desk about your friend, visitors are not allowed"
Okay, here’s my “Joke Poo” version of the prostate exam joke, titled accordingly:
Joke Poo: The Colonic Irrigation Complication
At the end of my colonic irrigation appointment, the technician leaves, and while I’m trying to pull up my gown…
A plumber walks in and says, “You should have told us about that goldfish you flushed, pal. We’re not equipped to handle exotic pet blockages.”
Okay, let’s break down this joke and then see what we can cook up.
Joke Dissection:
- Premise: The joke hinges on the ambiguity of a situation following a prostate exam. The listener assumes the subject is alone after the doctor leaves.
- Punchline: The nurse’s statement unexpectedly introduces the idea of a “friend” visiting, implying that someone else was present during the exam, which is absurd and inappropriate.
- Humor Source: The humor comes from:
- Violation of Expectation: We don’t expect anyone to be present during a prostate exam besides the doctor.
- Innuendo/Implied Absurdity: The suggestion of someone casually observing this intimate medical procedure is inherently funny.
- Social Awkwardness: The idea of the subject having to explain (or not explain) their friend’s presence adds another layer of discomfort and amusement.
Key Elements for Enrichment:
- Prostate Exam: A standard medical procedure involving digital rectal examination.
- The Implied “Friend”: The source of the joke’s absurdity and mystery.
- Medical Etiquette/Privacy: Violated by the implication of an unauthorized observer.
Now, let’s create some comedic enrichment:
Option 1: A “Did You Know?” (Playing on Prostate Exams):
“Did you know that while the prostate is often described as being ‘walnut-sized,’ the perceived size can vary wildly depending on the angle of approach… and the presence of uninvited ‘friends’? Medical professionals recommend focusing on breath control, not making new acquaintances during the procedure.”
Option 2: A Witty Observation (Playing on the ‘Friend’):
“It’s said that honesty is the best policy. Clearly, some people take that very literally. I wonder if the ‘friend’ was taking notes for a ‘Prostate Exams for Dummies’ guide. Or maybe they were just really, really supportive of their buddy’s health. That’s next-level friendship.”
Option 3: A New Joke (Extending the scenario):
After the nurse left, mortified, I rushed out and saw my ‘friend’ in the waiting room. It was my dog. I swear he follows me everywhere. Turns out the sniffing around wasn’t just curiosity this time…
Option 4: A Self-deprecating Remark
My doctor said that I should try to “relax and be more natural” during my prostate exams. Now I have to explain to my nurse why the guy in the monkey suit came in. He was on his way to a party and thought he was doing me a solid.
Why these work:
- They leverage the awkwardness and surprise of the original joke.
- They play on the expectation of privacy and professional boundaries.
- They introduce new angles (like the dog or the unexpected self-deprecating remark) to amplify the humor.