Telling Corny Jokes to Harvard Students...

TL;DR

Harvard students are challenged to make people laugh by telling corny jokes, with the opportunity to earn money for each successful laugh.

Transcript

can i tell you a joke can i tell you a joke hey excuse oh sorry can i just tell this group a joke real quick what is your name and what are you studying at harvard my name is stages and i'm studying classics my name is brom i'm studying history of art and architecture my name is john i'm studying government siebel and i'm studying east asian studie... Read More

Key Insights

• 🙂 Harvard students are willing to participate in light-hearted challenges for entertainment.
• 🃏 Not everyone finds corny jokes amusing, resulting in varied reactions during the challenge.
• 🧑 The challenge highlights the subjective nature of humor, as what may be funny to one person might not be to another.
• 😄 It is possible to earn money by successfully making people laugh, even with corny jokes.
• 🃏 Different subjects can be a source of inspiration for corny jokes, such as animals, professions, and popular culture.
• 🛰️ Awkward moments can arise when telling jokes to strangers, especially if they do not find them funny.
• ❓ The challenge provides an opportunity to showcase creativity and comedic skills.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does the joke challenge at Harvard work?

The jokester approaches Harvard students and offers them money for each person they can make laugh within a given time limit. The students are only allowed to tell the corny jokes provided by the jokester.

Q: What was the interaction like between the students and the people they approached?

The interactions varied, with some people finding the jokes funny and laughing, while others did not respond or were not amused. It created some awkward and humorous moments.

Q: How much money did the students earn?

The amount of money earned by each student varied, but some were able to earn $50 or even $100 by successfully making people laugh with the corny jokes.

Q: What were some of the corny jokes told by the students?

Some of the jokes included: "What do you call a pig that does karate? A pork chop," "Why don't they play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs," and "What do lawyers wear to court? Lawsuits."

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Harvard students are approached by a jokester who challenges them to make people laugh in exchange for money.

• The students are given a specific time limit to tell corny jokes.

• They engage with various people on campus, delivering their jokes and hoping for laughs to earn cash.