905\. 49 Random Jokes, Explained 🐸 ✂️ (Dissecting the Frog)
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Why is it rare to look at the second page of Google search results?
People usually find what they need on the first page, so looking at the second page is a sign of desperation.
Why are security guards working outside Samsung shops called 'Guardians of the Galaxy'?
Samsung makes the Galaxy series of phones, and the term 'Guardians of the Galaxy' comes from the Marvel film series, suggesting they protect the Galaxy phones.
What's the difference between ignorance and apathy?
Ignorance means not knowing something, while apathy means not caring about it. The joke answers, 'I don't know, and I don't care.'
Why can't dinosaurs clap their hands?
Because they are extinct, and therefore cannot perform any actions, including clapping.
Why is the maths book sad?
Because it has too many problems, referring to both the mathematical problems and the emotional burden of having many issues.
Why did the selfie go to prison?
Because it was framed, meaning both that it was put in a frame (literally) and that it was set up to look guilty (figuratively).
Which hand is better to write with?
Neither; it's better to write with a pencil, emphasizing that a writing tool, not a specific hand, is what matters.
What do high school basketball players and a jury have in common?
They both work in a court, referring to a basketball court and a law court.
Why do bees have sticky hair?
Because they use honeycombs, which can mean both the structure where bees store honey and the comb used to brush hair.
How do you drown a hipster?
By putting them in the mainstream, a play on the word 'mainstream' which also means a river or stream, and hipsters avoid popular culture.
- Analysis of jokes based on wordplay, cultural references, double meanings.
- Discussion of the humor's quality and target audience.
- Detailed explanations of vocabulary and cultural contexts.