Was tattooed the prices of ale,
And on her behind,
For the sake of the blind,
Was the same information in Braille.
Joke Poo: The Plumber’s Predicament
On the toolbox of a plumber in Queens,
Was taped the prices of drains and machines.
And inside the lid,
Where his toolkit was hid,
Were instructions for plumbers, in latrines.
Alright, let’s dissect this limerick!
Key Elements & Joke Breakdown:
- Subject: Barmaid with tattoos.
- Location: Vail, Colorado (ski resort town, known for wealth and skiing).
- Gag: The prices of ale are tattooed on her chest and buttocks, with the latter in Braille for blind patrons.
- Humor Source:
- Unexpected Location: Tattoos are in unusual and provocative locations.
- Satire/Innuendo: Suggests the barmaid’s body is being used as a literal price list.
- Inclusivity (ironically): The (implied) lengths taken to accommodate blind customers is absurd.
- Rhyme & Rhythm: Standard limerick structure delivers the punchline smoothly.
Comedic Enrichment: New Joke/Observation Based on the Original
Here are a few options, playing with different aspects:
Option 1: The “Did You Know?” Route (Playing on Vail’s Wealth)
- Original Joke Enhancement: “Did you know that in Vail, Colorado, barmaids often tattoo commodity prices directly onto their skin? It’s a unique solution to menu shortages, and it’s technically still cheaper than printing a new menu on sustainable, hand-woven yak wool.”
Option 2: The Modern Tech Twist
- New Joke: “I saw a barmaid in Silicon Valley. She had a QR code tattooed on her forehead. Said it was the quickest way to access the cocktail menu and automatically tip 25%. Turns out, it was also linked to her OnlyFans.”
Option 3: The Blind Customer Perspective
- Observation: “You know, I’ve always appreciated bars that cater to the visually impaired. Though, I suspect even a blind customer might have other reasons for lingering a bit longer while ‘reading’ the Braille menu.”
Option 4: Playing with Vail Specifics
- New Joke (Limerick):
There once was a barmaid in Vail,
Whose prices were quite a hard sale.
She etched them in ink,
‘Cause the cost, I would think,
Meant only the truly rich could prevail!
Why These Work:
- Option 1: Plays on Vail’s affluent image and adds an absurdist element with the yak wool.
- Option 2: Updates the joke with modern tech (QR codes, OnlyFans) to make it relevant. The implication that the QR code is linked to OnlyFans adds a risqué element akin to the original.
- Option 3: Takes a self-aware, tongue-in-cheek point of view.
- Option 4: Preserves the limerick format and focuses on the high cost of living in Vail, connecting it to the pricing issue.
The goal is to amplify the humor or surprise of the original, or to redirect it into a similarly funny, but fresh, direction.