After getting off the bus they made they're way to central park to see the sights. While at the park they happened upon a couple vigorously demonstrating their deep love for one another.
The next day the men were summoned to court to give sworn testimony about what they had witnessed.
When asked the first man said "They's a fuckin'"
The judge admonished him for using such crass language and fined him 10 dollars. Then asked the second man what he saw.
"They's a fuckin" came the response.
"Again with the foul language, 10 dollar fine for you as well."
Now, you sir, the final witness, what did you see?"
The last man paused, aware of the the fines the judge had issued. Finally he spoke, "Ten toes up and ten toes down. Two bare cheeks going round and round. Face to face and chin, if that ain't fuckin then fine me ten."
Joke Poo: The Audit
Three accountants from a small firm in Boise were sent to audit a tech company in Silicon Valley.
After arriving, they found themselves overwhelmed by the company’s lavish perks and cutting-edge facilities. During their lunch break, they stumbled upon a team of coders intensely focused on debugging a particularly complex piece of software.
The next day, the senior partner summoned the accountants to his office to get their initial impressions.
When asked, the first accountant said, “It’s spaghetti code.”
The partner, a stickler for detail, corrected him, “Be precise. What kind of spaghetti code? There are different types. Use proper terminology!”
Then, the second accountant chimed in, “It’s really spaghetti code.”
The partner sighed, exasperated. “That’s not helpful! We need specifics! Classify it!”
Finally, the partner turned to the last accountant, the most meticulous of the group. “And you, Johnson? What’s your professional assessment?”
Johnson paused, considering the boss’s sensitivity and the complexity of the situation. He cleared his throat and said, “Nested loops and boolean logic, with functions calling functions, a tangled, intertwined mess. If that ain’t spaghetti, then pass me the parmesan, yes!”
Alright, let’s break down this Oklahoma-in-New York joke:
Analysis:
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Core Elements:
- Culture Clash: Backwoods Oklahoma men encountering public displays of affection in sophisticated New York City.
- Language Barrier: The Oklahoma men use coarse language unfamiliar (or unacceptable) to the New York judge.
- Clever Evasion: The third man cleverly uses euphemistic language to describe the act, avoiding the offensive word while still getting the point across.
- Pun/Wordplay: The punchline hinges on the double meaning of “fine me ten” – both requesting the fine and stating a conditional observation (“if that ain’t…”).
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Humor Source: The humor derives from the juxtaposition of the men’s simple, direct language with the refined setting of a New York courtroom and the judge’s expectations. The cleverness of the third man’s response is also a key component.
Comedic Enrichment:
Here’s a “Did You Know” tidbit that enhances the humor, playing on the Oklahoma connection:
Did You Know:
Oklahoma has a surprisingly rich history of contributions to the arts, including music. People might associate it with country, but iconic jazz musicians like Charlie Christian (considered one of the first electric guitar pioneers) hailed from Oklahoma City. So, while those backwoods fellas might have been rough around the edges, they were breathing the same air that birthed jazz legends. Maybe that’s where the third guy got his improvisational skills, crafting that euphemistic “ten toes” verse just like a jazz solo! If the judge had a cooler head, he might have offered him a recording contract.