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I tried to explain the science of memetics to my dear old boomer mom.

submitted by Drstrangestgov to whatever 6 monthsDec 2, 2024 00:24:09 ago (+11/-1)     (whatever)

She couldn't quite process why a govt. Department being named DOGE and headed by elon musk was funny. I tried "because he's the dogecoin guy!", but then I had to explain what that was. Finally I realized I had no idea why it was funny, and switched on NBC news for her.


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[ - ] Gowithit 3 points 6 monthsDec 2, 2024 06:06:13 ago (+4/-1)

Finally I realized I had no idea why it was funny,

because its not. never was and your mom used mom magic to get you to see that.

[ - ] Prairie 1 point 6 monthsDec 2, 2024 05:36:00 ago (+1/-0)

One does not simply explain why DOGE is funny.

[ - ] canbot 1 point 6 monthsDec 2, 2024 02:36:59 ago (+1/-0)

Sounds like you don't understand any of it yourself.

[ - ] Cantaloupe 1 point 6 monthsDec 2, 2024 01:42:32 ago (+1/-0)

Most often things are funny when they cause momentary tension then release.

Usually jokes use someone getting hurt or involve sex to cause the tension.

If the person will not feel tension as they lack the correct context, they will not find it funny.

If you see someone tell a joke to those who have no context - it's super awkward to watch

[ - ] deleted 0 points 6 monthsDec 2, 2024 03:41:28 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] Sector2 5 points 6 monthsDec 2, 2024 01:32:56 ago (+5/-0)

Joke explaining never goes well.

[ - ] MuricaPersonified 2 points 6 monthsDec 2, 2024 04:27:46 ago (+2/-0)

Seldom, but not never. There's an art to explaining them. You have to keep it simple and deadpan with well timed pauses, or demonstrate with an analogous joke.

[ - ] FacelessOne 4 points 6 monthsDec 2, 2024 01:29:10 ago (+4/-0)

Its all a joke

[ - ] TheOriginal1Icemonkey 2 points 6 monthsDec 2, 2024 00:32:09 ago (+2/-0)

It’s always been funny, but it’s only funny when unspoken and only to those who know.