The hostess is shocked, but before she can say anything, he asks, “Do you serve lawyers here?”
She stammers a bit and says, “Yes, we serve lawyers”
So the guy says, “I’ll have the ravioli, and the alligator will have a lawyer”.
Joke Poo: The Tech Support Call
A frustrated customer calls tech support with his emotional support Tamagotchi. The support agent, clearly exasperated, asks, “Sir, I understand you’re having trouble with your internet, but what does your pet have to do with this?”
The customer sighs dramatically. “Look, are you guys offering ‘premium’ support?”
The agent, trying to remain professional, replies, “Yes sir, we do. It’s our top-tier service, resolves even the most complex issues.”
The customer says, “Great! I’ll take the basic package, and the Tamagotchi… the Tamagotchi will take the premium.”
Alright, let’s dissect this reptile-themed legal joke!
Joke Dissection:
- Core Concept: The humor lies in the misdirection and the literal interpretation of the phrase “serve lawyers.” The hostess assumes the customer is asking if the restaurant provides legal services (or simply tolerates lawyers as patrons). The punchline reveals he meant ‘serve’ as in ‘feed.’
- Key Elements:
- Emotional Support Alligator: This sets the stage for absurdity and creates an expectation of unusual behavior.
- “Do you serve lawyers here?” This is the key phrase that sets up the ambiguity and the punchline.
- Ravioli & Lawyer Order: The juxtaposition of a normal human meal (ravioli) with a bizarre alligator meal (a lawyer) is the crux of the punchline.
- Implied Lawyer Jokes: The very act of feeding an alligator a lawyer implies some pre-existing animosity toward lawyers.
Factual/Interesting Tidbits:
- Alligator Appetite: Alligators are opportunistic feeders and will eat almost anything they can catch, including fish, turtles, birds, and even small mammals. While they wouldn’t typically hunt lawyers, they are definitely capable of consuming them.
- Emotional Support Animals: Emotional support animals have a murky legal status. While they can often fly with their owners (with documentation), they don’t have the same access rights as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Restaurants are generally NOT required to allow them.
- Lawyer Jokes: Lawyer jokes are a long-standing tradition. They often portray lawyers as greedy, dishonest, or overly litigious. There are entire websites and books dedicated to them.
New Humor Generation:
Option 1: A “Did You Know?” Enhancement
Did you know that while alligators are known for their powerful bite force (some scientists say it’s around 2,980 PSI), they’re notoriously picky eaters? Apparently, they prefer lawyers served al dente.
Option 2: A Witty Observation
The best argument for having an emotional support alligator? The look on a lawyer’s face when you order it a double scotch and a brief.
Option 3: A New Joke
A lawyer walks into a pet store looking for an emotional support animal. He tells the owner, “I need something to help me cope with all the stress of my job.”
The owner suggests a parrot. “Parrots are great companions! They’re intelligent, they can talk, and they can even offer legal advice!”
The lawyer wrinkles his nose. “Nah, I need something with a little more… teeth.” He then proceeds to buy a baby alligator.
A few weeks later, the pet store owner runs into the lawyer at a restaurant. He sees the lawyer casually feeding the alligator a plaintiff from his last big case.
“I thought you wanted emotional support?” the owner asks, aghast.
The lawyer shrugs. “Oh, this is emotionally supportive. Every time I feed it, I feel so much better about my win rate.”
Why these are funny (hopefully!):
- They build on the absurdity of the original joke.
- They incorporate factual tidbits in a humorous way (alligator bite force, emotional support animal ambiguities, lawyer stereotypes).
- They provide unexpected twists and relatable scenarios, making the humor resonate.