I despise people who take drugs.

Joke Poo: I Hate Recycling

I really hate recycling.

You know, the kind with all the separate bins.

So inconvenient.

Alright, let’s break down this comedic gem and then sprinkle some funny dust on it.

Joke Deconstruction:

• Setup: “I despise people who take drugs.” – This sets up a moral high ground, implying a disapproval of drug use.
• Twist/Punchline: “You know. The police. Airport security. Assholes.” – This completely subverts the expectation. The people “taking” drugs aren’t using them, but confiscating them as part of their job. The humor comes from the unexpected shift in perspective and the sarcastic delivery (“Assholes”).
• Key Elements:
  • Subversion of Expectation: The most crucial element. We expect condemnation of drug users.
  • Sarcasm/Irony: The word “Assholes” is key to the sarcastic tone, amplifying the humor.
  • Wordplay (Taking Drugs): The ambiguity of “taking drugs” – consuming versus confiscating.

Comedic Enrichment Attempts:

1. New Joke:

I’m starting a support group for people with crippling debt.

It’s called “The IRS.” They’ll be taking everything.

Analysis: Mirrors the original structure. Sets up a relatable problem (debt), then subverts the expectation of mutual support with the harsh reality of the IRS.

2. Witty Observation (Playing on Drug Statistics):

“I hate people who take drugs,” I said, while simultaneously feeling grateful that the TSA’s annual seizure of cocaine could probably fuel a small, slightly paranoid European country. Thanks for keeping those out of my hands. I would rather be slightly tipsy!

Analysis: This uses factual information (drug seizures by airport security, a statistic that are public) to make a sarcastic remark about the scale of drug confiscation, building on the original joke’s premise. It maintains the sarcasm and irony.

3. “Did You Know” Factoid – With a Twist:

Did you know that sniffer dogs at airports are often trained to detect the specific scent of marijuana? Ironically, many of those dogs probably have better job security in Colorado than the owners of legal dispensaries, considering how much marijuana is still confiscated at airports.

Analysis: This “Did You Know” starts with a legitimate fact (sniffer dog training). The twist comes by juxtaposing the legality of marijuana in some places with the continued confiscation at airports, highlighting the absurdity of the situation and echoing the original joke’s theme of subversion.

4. Alternative Punchline

I despise people who take drugs.

You know, pharmacists. They take like 10 pills for every prescription.

Analysis: Once again, subversion of expectations and uses the different meaning of the word take.