Thank God they changed it. That would have been a Buzz kill.
Joke Poo:
Original Joke:
In the original script for Toy Story, the space ranger character dies at the end.
Thank God they changed it. That would have been a Buzz kill.
New Joke:
In the original draft of the children’s book "Everyone Poops," the final page showed a unicorn producing glitter.
Thank God they changed it. That would have been some serious crap-aganda.
Alright, let’s break down this joke!
Elements of the Original Joke:
- Premise: The original script of Toy Story had Buzz Lightyear dying.
- Punchline: "Thank God they changed it. That would have been a Buzz kill."
- Humor Type: Pun/Wordplay. The word "Buzz kill" is used both literally (Buzz dying would kill the fun) and figuratively (a Buzzkill is something that ruins enjoyment).
- Target: Fans of Toy Story and those familiar with the idiomatic use of "Buzzkill."
Analysis:
The joke leverages the emotional connection many people have with Buzz Lightyear. The unexpected image of him dying is shocking, which is then immediately diffused by the pun. It’s a quick, lighthearted punchline that trades on the multiple meanings of a common phrase.
Comedic Enrichment: New Joke/Observation/Did You Know?
Let’s go with a "Did You Know" observation that riffs off the joke’s premise and execution, incorporating factual information about Buzz Lightyear:
Original Joke:
In the original script for Toy Story, the space ranger character dies at the end. Thank God they changed it. That would have been a Buzz kill.
Comedic Enrichment: Did You Know?
Did you know? Buzz Lightyear’s iconic line, "To infinity, and beyond!" was almost "To infinity, plus one!" (Seriously! That’s what some writers initially proposed). Had Buzz met his demise in the original script, it’s likely that "To the morgue, plus one!" would have become a far less inspiring, albeit darker, addition to his catchphrase. Thank goodness they gave him a narrative resurrection, otherwise, his famous line might have ended up being really buzz-killing!