Bowling

Joke Poo: Swimming

A husband and wife are sitting by the pool on vacation.

She asks: “Honey, do you feel like going swimming, or should we just stay and get some sun?”

He replies: “Now that you mention it, I really don’t feel like immersing myself in water where hundreds of strangers have peed before.”

She smiles and says: “Alright, sunbathing it is?”

He shrugs: “No, I meant let’s go swimming.”

Alright, let’s dissect this bowling ball of a joke!

Key Elements:

• Setup: The classic “suggestion of choice” setup, making the audience believe there’s a genuine either/or scenario.
• Assumption: The woman assumes the man is repulsed by the idea of shared bowling ball finger holes, leading her to suggest a relaxing night in.
• Subversion: The man’s punchline flips the script, revealing his aversion wasn’t the reason for NOT wanting to stay in
• Double Entendre (implied): The setup allows for a mild double entendre regarding “holes” and intimacy, fueling the misinterpretation.

Factual/Interesting Tidbits:

• Bowling Ball Hygiene: Studies have shown bowling balls can harbor a surprising amount of bacteria, including E. coli and staphylococcus. Professional bowlers often have their own custom-drilled bowling balls, eliminating the germ factor (and presumably boosting their scores!).
• Phobias: The fear of holes is actually a recognized phobia called “Trypophobia.” Though not specifically related to finger holes, it’s an interesting association.
• Bowling’s History: Bowling has a surprisingly long history, dating back to ancient Egypt. They found bowling equipment in a tomb from 3200 BC!

New Humor Creation (Witty Observation):

“It’s funny, isn’t it? We’re happy to share a public swimming pool, a public toilet seat, even a questionable buffet line, but the thought of communal bowling ball holes sends us spiraling. It’s like our subconscious draws the line at finger intimacy with strangers, even if it’s just via urethane resin.”

New Humor Creation (Joke Variation):

A man is scrolling through dating apps. His friend leans over.

“What are you looking for?” the friend asks.

“Someone who’s adventurous, intelligent, and hygienic,” the man replies. “I’d swipe right on someone who brings their own bowling ball. Think of the germ savings!”

Why this works:

• Plays on the original’s setup: We retain the concept of assumptions and the humorous misinterpretation of the man’s motivation.
• Incorporates a factual tidbit: The idea of hygienic bowling balls (and its absurdity in the dating world).
• Offers a twist: It still hints at other motivations (not just germs) while adding a funny layer of social commentary.