Case #51: Video

[19centconstable]

[George sits at the small table in his room, and holds a pile of papers in his hands, like a newscaster.]

I seem to have spent the recent weekend writing jokes for a vaudeville act. I can't say that I understand them now that I have come back to myself.

Is anyone aware: what is the "deal" with air-plane food?

Comments

[19centconstable]

Yes, of course one would.

[captain_jtkirk]

But you have to say it.

[19centconstable]

Who is there?

[captain_jtkirk]

Boo.

[19centconstable]

I'm sorry?

[captain_jtkirk]

[Sorry he's too busy laughing for like a minute.]

Nevermind. It's not that funny anymore.

[19centconstable]

I see. That was very educational, I'm sure.

[captain_jtkirk]

I'll try to find you some funny jokes you would understand.

[19centconstable]

We do have jokes where I come from, Captain.

[captain_jtkirk]

Tell me one then.

[19centconstable]

Alright. What is the difference between a tube and a foolish Dutchman?

One is a hollow cylinder, and the other: a silly Hollander.

[captain_jtkirk]

[He laughed, but they were maybe like pity laughs. That's as bad as the knock knock joke.]

Such wit.

[19centconstable]

I didn't come up with it, of course.

Here's another: Why is a dog like a tree?

Because they both lose their bark once they've died.

[captain_jtkirk]

That was actually just depressing.

[19centconstable]

It is somewhat sad when one thinks about it.