Nothing, they fast
Okay, here’s my attempt at a “Joke Poo” of that joke:
Joke Poo: What do Comedians do Right After bombing on Stage?
Nothing, they Flush.
Okay, let’s break down this joke and then see if we can sprint towards some comedic gold.
Analysis:
- Joke Structure: It’s a simple pun-based question and answer joke.
- Key Element 1: Sprinters: Refers to athletes who compete in short-distance running events. The joke hinges on the double meaning of the word “fast.”
- Key Element 2: Eating: Relates to nutrition and pre-performance rituals.
- Key Element 3: “Fast”: This is the pun. It refers both to refraining from eating and to the speed at which sprinters run.
Potential Areas for Comedic Enrichment:
- Sprinter Nutrition & Rituals: We can delve into the actual diets of sprinters and contrast them with the joke.
- The Word “Fast”: Explore other meanings or uses of the word “fast.”
- Running Jokes: Create a new joke based on running or exercise.
New Joke/Observation using Factual Tidbit:
Joke:
Why did the sprinter bring a dictionary to the pre-race briefing?
Because he heard they were going over fast facts about pre-race nutrition! It turns out, many sprinters actually rely on quick-digesting carbohydrates like white rice or bananas right before a race. No, seriously, eating bananas for potassium is a-peeling! But also, the dictionary was in case anyone wanted to challenge him to a spelling bee. Fast fingers are important too, right?
Explanation of the New Joke:
- Builds on the Original: It directly references the “fast” pun and the original joke’s topic of pre-race eating.
- Incorporates Fact: The joke brings in the information that sprinters often do eat before a race (specifically quick-digesting carbs), adding a layer of humorous contradiction to the original premise.
- Wordplay: The joke utilizes several puns, “a-peeling” and “Fast Fingers”.
- Extends the Concept: The spelling bee joke extends the need for speed past just their legs to the brain.