30 Funny Fails From People Who Missed The Joke, And That’s The Joke

After 20 years of joke-writing, I’ve hit upon an unshakeable truth: no matter how clear the satire, there’s always someone who missed the joke and wants to talk about it. Welcome to my world, where satire soars over heads and lands in a field of the funny fails of earnest replies.

Behold, a curated journey through misunderstandings where memes meant for laughs are dissected with grave concern, and witty tweets are met with genuine advice. It’s a hilarious reminder that while humor is universal, sometimes the ability to detect it is not. Here’s to the joy of laughing at ourselves, intentionally or not.

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Mike

Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome