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That lacks one of the key elements of a joke: humor. I'd need to see the rest of the conversation to understand if somehow the context makes it funny, but out o
by carbocation 14y ago
That lacks one of the key elements of a joke: humor. I'd need to see the rest of the conversation to understand if somehow the context makes it funny, but out of context it looks quite serious.
- cglace 14y agoI thought it was funny.
- Confusion 14y agoThe following sequence is generally considered to be humorous and is used by comedians often and to great effect: * something generally considered 'bad' happens or is relayed * the comedian remarks that that thing should not have happened * then unexpectedly follows up with something that would actually make it worse, placing the previous remark in a new light * all this while it is obvious, from his tone and body language, that he actually truly strongly disapproves of the original 'bad' thing The sequence usually contains toying with expectations, seemingly contradicting yourself, obvious sarcasm and generally putting the audience on the wrong foot by making ludicrous statements you couldn't possibly be serious about.
- jlgreco 14y agoBeing funny is a poor quality to require of something in order to consider it a joke. Firstly, because it is subjective, secondly because unfunny jokes are still considered jokes (why did the chicken cross the road...)