In the interview, the interviewer asks, "Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?"
"As a customer," he replies.
Original Joke:
A 60-year-old gets a job at a company that makes coffins. In the interview, the interviewer asks, “Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?”
“As a customer,” he replies.
Joke Poo: The Compost King
A highly enthusiastic gardener in his late 20s lands a dream job at a fertilizer factory, specifically in the compost division. During his orientation, the regional manager asks with a serious face, “So, where do you envision yourself in five years?”
The gardener beams, grabs a handful of fresh compost, sniffs it deeply, and replies, “Absolutely everywhere!”
Alright, let’s dissect this morbidly amusing joke!
Key Elements:
- Setup: A 60-year-old is seeking employment. This immediately introduces the element of age and potential concerns about longevity and job stability. He’s working at a coffin company which adds a humorous sinister overtone.
- Punchline Premise: The interviewer asks the standard “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” question. This is a common, often stressful, job interview inquiry designed to gauge ambition and long-term commitment.
- Punchline: The 60-year-old answers, “As a customer.” This subverts the expectation of career growth and ambition. It’s darkly funny because it’s a realistic, albeit macabre, possibility, given his age and the company’s product.
Humorous Enrichment:
Let’s lean into the age and coffin themes. Here’s a “Did you know?” observation that plays off the original joke:
Did you know: The oldest known coffin dates back to ancient Egypt, around 3000 BC! But here’s the kicker: Egyptians didn’t just use coffins for the elderly. Mummification was practiced on people of all ages. So, if that 60-year-old really wanted to be a customer in the next 10 years, he could aim for premium service – the full mummy package. Although he might not be so pleased to know his insurance won’t cover the canopic jars needed for his internal organs. Apparently, those are considered “pre-existing conditions.”
Alternative Joke:
A senior citizen walks into a coffin shop and says, “I’d like to see your most popular model.”
The salesman replies, “Certainly! It’s our ‘Executive Sleeper.’ Solid mahogany, velvet interior, and it even comes with a built-in Wi-Fi router.”
The senior citizen raises an eyebrow. “Wi-Fi? Why would I need Wi-Fi in a coffin?”
The salesman smiles. “So you can update your Facebook status to ‘Dying to get out of here!'”