How warm is it inside a tauntaun?

Joke Poo:

How comfortable is it inside a freshly-baked sourdough loaf?

… Rye-t where you knead to be!

Alright, let’s dissect this joke!

Original Joke Analysis:

• Setup: “How warm is it inside a tauntaun?” – This sets up a question that leads the listener to expect a temperature measurement (e.g., degrees Celsius/Fahrenheit) or a descriptive answer about warmth.
• Punchline: “Luke warm” – This punchline is a pun playing on the word “lukewarm” (meaning moderately warm) and the character “Luke Skywalker” from Star Wars, who famously took shelter inside a tauntaun.
• Humor Type: Pun, wordplay, pop culture reference (Star Wars). The humor relies on the unexpected double meaning of “Luke warm.”
• Key Elements:
  • Tauntaun (fictional creature)
  • Luke Skywalker (fictional character)
  • “Lukewarm” (temperature description)

Comedic Enrichment & New Joke/Observation:

Now, let’s use these elements to create something new and funny. I’ll focus on the ridiculousness of taking shelter in a tauntaun.

Factoid to Fuel Humor: Tauntauns are described as having a “gamey” smell.

New Joke:

Why did Luke Skywalker refuse to take a bath after being inside the tauntaun?

Because he was afraid of getting tauntaun-dered. (Tenderized)

Explanation:

This joke builds on the first by acknowledging it. Instead of focusing on the cold, like the first joke does, it focuses on the smell. The second joke is a pun using the phrase “tauntaun-dered” or “tenderized”, building on the factoid that the creatures must have smelled in an offensive way.