– Hey, Stephen, did Marie agreed to marry you?

Okay, here’s my “Joke Poo” version:

Joke Poo: The Inheritance App

Hey, Agnes, did that dating app specifically for finding beneficiaries work out for you?

— Not exactly, it didn’t find me a husband.
— But did you mention that you’re the sole caregiver for a fabulously wealthy and very old tortoise?
— I did, and now it’s got its own shell-phone and a reality show deal.

Explanation of the changes and why it’s a “Joke Poo”:

• Characters Changed: Instead of Stephen trying to marry Marie, we have Agnes trying to use a dating app.
• The Key Element (Wealth Source) Changed: The wealthy uncle is replaced with a wealthy tortoise. The absurdity of a tortoise having wealth provides the first layer of comedic shift.
• Core Assumption Subverted: Instead of Agnes becoming someone’s aunt through marriage, the tortoise capitalizes on its own wealth. This is the main twist, subverting the expectation that someone would go for Agnes by going directly for the source of wealth. This mirrors the original’s surprise of Marie becoming Stephen’s aunt.
• Modern Update: Adding a dating app and a reality show brings the concept into a more contemporary (and cynical) context.

The humor comes from the unexpected absurdity of the tortoise becoming the object of interest and capitalizing on its wealth in a very modern, materialistic way, drawing a silly contrast to the original and hopefully creating something amusing in its own right.

Okay, let’s break down this joke:

Joke Dissection:

• Setup: Stephen proposes to Marie, is rejected.
• Misdirection: Friend asks if Stephen informed Marie about his wealthy, elderly uncle.
• Punchline: Marie marries the uncle, becoming Stephen’s aunt.

Key Elements:

1. Romance/Proposal Rejection: The initial desire for a romantic relationship is thwarted.
2. Wealth/Inheritance: The suggestion of ulterior motives based on financial gain.
3. Age Gap/Unconventional Relationship: A significant age difference is implied and realized.
4. Unexpected Twist: The woman marries the uncle instead of the proposer, turning the tables on both characters.

Comedic Enrichment/New Humor:

Tidbit/Fact: The idea of marrying for money is a classic trope, but did you know that the legal and social definition of marriage has significantly evolved over time, making wealth less of a primary driver for many (though it still exists!). For instance, in some ancient cultures, marriage was primarily about consolidating power and resources.

New Joke/Observation:

Why did the gold digger cross the road?

To get to the other uncle, apparently. My first cousin twice removed has a yacht now. I just got a ‘thinking of you’ card and a coupon for 10% off yacht wax. Apparently, my family considers emotional labor equivalent to cleaning supplies.

Explanation:

• This new joke takes the core idea of marrying for wealth and flips it with self-deprecating humor, mocking the potential consequences for the character (Stephen).
• The “other uncle” reference directly extends the original joke’s punchline.
• The yacht wax coupon humorously diminishes the value Stephen receives in return, contrasting it with the aunt’s gain.
• This variation plays on the modern discomfort surrounding transactional relationships and the comedic awkwardness of family dynamics when money is involved.