Solution:

1. “Outstanding in his field” – A pun on both literal and figurative meanings

2. “Impasta” – Wordplay combining “imposter” and “pasta”

Key:

• Slapstick: Physical comedy (banana peel)

• Pun: Wordplay (“dough” = money/bread)

• Satire: Social/political commentary

“Q: Why did the Moroccan student bring olive oil to school?
A: To improve his ‘Zit’ average!”

Darija pronunciation joke Cultural reference to olive oil Wordplay on “Zit” (oil) vs. “Sit” (grade) Physical comedy

Analysis:

✅ Correct: All except “Physical comedy” – this is verbal wordplay

The joke relies on Darija pronunciation and cultural familiarity with olive oil’s importance

“My math teacher called me average. How mean!”

Explanation:

This is a pun – playing on “average” as both a math term and an insult

Mean = mathematical average (mean) + unkind behavior

“Q: What did the Moroccan traffic light say to the car?
A: ‘Don’t look at me, I’m changing!'”

Relies on Darija double meaning of “changing” Traffic lights don’t talk Requires cultural knowledge of Moroccan driving

Cultural Context:

Correct answer: A – The humour comes from “taghyir” meaning both changing clothes and traffic light changes in Darija

“Why did the physics student break up with biology?”

Hint: Think about chemistry between people vs. science chemistry

Sample Solution:

“There was no chemistry!” (Playing on both relationship chemistry and the science subject)

“Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!” “How many [ethnic group] does it take to change a lightbulb?” “Why don’t [religion] jokes work? Because the punchlines are always sacrificed!”

Guidelines:

Correct answer: A – Universal school humor without targeting groups

B & C risk offending cultural/religious sensitivities

Meme Mechanics:

This uses all three techniques:

• Absurd premise of literal osmosis
• Relatable student struggle
• Science terminology for comedic effect

“How do you entertain a bored pharaoh?
You sail a boatload of young women dressed only in fishing nets down the Nile…
And urge the pharaoh to go catch a fish!”

Unexpected twist Plays on human nature Relies on hieroglyph knowledge Universal situation (boredom)

Timeless Humour:

✅ Correct: All except “hieroglyph knowledge” – the joke works verbally

Universal elements: surprise, human nature, and shared experiences transcend time

Share Your Humour

Remember: Humour varies across cultures – always consider your audience!