He came in the mail
Okay, here’s my attempt at a “Joke Poo” based on your envelope joke, maintaining a similar comedic structure:
Joke Poo: The Compost Heap
Did you hear about the gardener who got really excited by piles of decaying leaves?
He was mulch obliged.
Alright, let’s break down this joke and then give it some comedic CPR.
Joke Dissection:
- Setup: “Did you hear about the guy who was sexually aroused by envelopes?” This establishes a premise that is already absurd and mildly shocking due to the unexpected object of attraction.
- Punchline: “He came in the mail.” This is a pun that plays on two meanings of “came”:
- To arrive (physically coming in the mail).
- To reach sexual climax (a common euphemism).
- Humor: The joke’s humor comes from:
- The unexpected and bizarre fetish.
- The double entendre of “came.”
- The brevity and simplicity of the punchline.
- Key Elements: Fetish, Envelopes, Mail, Puns, Sexual Innuendo.
Comedic Enrichment:
Okay, let’s leverage those key elements. Here are a few options:
Option 1: The “Did You Know” Enhancement
“Did you know that the study of sexually arousing objects is called ‘Objectophilia’ or ‘Object Sexuality’? And while most people might associate it with, say, bridges or trains, our friend with the envelope fetish is actually on the cutting edge of postal-themed objectophilia. Experts are now saying he’s likely to be an early adopter of e-mail fetishism, and the phrase, ‘I’ve got mail,’ will take on a whole new meaning.”
Analysis of Option 1:
- Incorporates a factual element: “Objectophilia” provides a (somewhat dry) scientific basis for the joke’s premise.
- Extends the absurdity: By placing the envelope fetish in a broader context, it amplifies the joke’s strangeness.
- Adds social commentary (lightly): It subtly mocks the progression of technology and how it might warp even niche fetishes.
Option 2: The Revised Joke
“Why did the postal worker get fired for dating an envelope?”
“Because he was caught licking her before sealing the deal, and HR flagged it as ‘excessive personal use of company property.'”
Analysis of Option 2:
- Keeps the original concept: The envelope fetish remains central.
- Adds a narrative element: Creates a scenario with a relatable conflict (workplace romance gone wrong).
- Uses wordplay and innuendo: “Licking her” and “sealing the deal” are suggestive and humorous in context.
Option 3: Witty Observation
“It’s funny, we all have that one thing we’re really into…for this guy, it was envelopes. He must have loved to see junk mail. To some people, it’s nothing but trash. To him, it was foreplay, with a very high open rate, I bet!”
Analysis of Option 3:
- Relatability start: Starts by acknowledging commonality before pivoting to the absurd.
- Relates to an everyday scenario: The concept of “junk mail” makes it more relatable.
- Subtlety: The joke is less overt and is based on implication.
Which you like best depends on your comic preference – more punchy (Option 2), factual (Option 1), or observational (Option 3). Hopefully, this provides a deeper layer of fun based on the original joke.