In the L-Ron cupboard
Okay, here’s a “Joke Poo” riff on the Scientology robot joke:
Joke Poo: Where do plumbers hide their embarrassing mistakes?
…In the crap-board.
Alright, let’s analyze this joke!
Joke Dissection:
- Core Element: It’s a pun using “L. Ron Hubbard” (the founder of Scientology) to create the phrase “L-Ron cupboard,” which sounds like “El-Ron cupboard.”
- Humor Mechanism: The humor relies on the unexpected combination of a well-known figure from Scientology with the mundane image of a cupboard, implying it’s a place for storing things (in this case, robots).
- Target: The joke targets those familiar with Scientology and particularly with L. Ron Hubbard. The fun relies on quick recognition of the phrase being a play on his name.
Enrichment Attempt 1: Did You Know?
“Did you know that L. Ron Hubbard, before founding Scientology, was a prolific science fiction writer? In fact, he once claimed to have invented a machine that could record a person’s thoughts and feelings, a sort of emotional hard drive. So, the idea of Scientologists storing robots in an ‘L-Ron cupboard’ is ironic, because according to Hubbard’s own claims, humans were already being electronically stored…emotionally, at least. Maybe the robots are just backups?”
Enrichment Attempt 2: A Related Witty Observation
“The real mystery isn’t where Scientologists store their robots, but why they need so many in the first place. Are they automating the auditing process? Or, more disturbingly, are they training a robotic Sea Org to finally conquer the high seas… and then maybe Dave & Buster’s?”
Enrichment Attempt 3: A New Joke (based on the same pun structure)
“Why did the Scientologist bring a ladder to the meeting? Because they heard the truth was on a higher… L-Ron“
Rationale for Choices:
- “Did You Know?”: This adds a layer of context by highlighting Hubbard’s science fiction background and a specific claim he made. It deepens the irony of robots and storage, making the original joke a little funnier in retrospect.
- Witty Observation: This moves from the literal storage space to the purpose of the robots, opening up a realm of slightly dark, humorous speculation. It uses the implied presence of a large number of robots as the starting point.
- New Joke: This keeps the original pun structure but applies it to a different scenario – climbing up the ladder for enlightenment, playing on Scientology’s reputation for being a path to a higher understanding.