He was so focused on gathering the animals two by two, that he had neglected to gather 2x4s
Joke Poo: Why Did the Astronaut Bring So Much Toilet Paper to Mars?
He was so focused on calculating the trajectory and packing enough oxygen, that he completely forgot about the potential for… interstellar gas.
Alright, let’s dissect this biblical lumber pun!
Analysis:
- Core Elements:
- Noah’s Ark: Biblical narrative, divine instruction to save animals from a flood.
- “Two by Two”: The method of animal selection/boarding onto the Ark.
- 2x4s: Standard lumber dimension, essential for building, and a homophone for “two by fours.”
- Pun: The joke relies on the double meaning of “two by two” (animals) and “2x4s” (lumber).
- Humor: Lies in the incongruity of Noah, divinely guided, overlooking a crucial building material because he was too literal about the animal pairings.
New Humor Idea:
Type: Witty Observation/Amusing “Did You Know?”
Title: Noah’s Lumber Woes & the Rise of Dimensional Lumber
Content:
“So, Noah’s ark was a bit of a construction scramble, huh? Focused too much on the fauna, forgetting the flora… as in, the darn lumber! You know, it’s ironic. We picture Noah all divinely inspired, but the dude almost missed the wood for the, well, trees. Speaking of trees, ever wonder why lumber is called 2×4 when it’s actually 1.5 x 3.5 inches? Well, in the good ole’ days of lumber, we actually would mill 2×4’s, but over time the drying and planing process causes a reduction in size. The name stuck regardless, and now, hundreds of years later, some carpenter is probably wondering if Noah ran into the same dimensional discrepancy. Imagine him shouting up to God, ‘Wait, these cubits aren’t actual cubits!'”
Humorous Justification:
- Plays on the Original: Retains the Ark and lumber themes.
- Interesting Fact: Introduces a (relatively) little-known fact about lumber dimensions.
- Situational Irony: Links Noah’s potential building problems to a common modern frustration.
- Character Humor: Imagine an angry and frustrated Noah struggling with modern (ish) lumber discrepancies!
Alternatively, a simple joke would work as well:
“Why was Noah’s building inspector so frustrated?”
“Because instead of actual cubits, Noah built the whole thing with imaginary two-by-fours!”