'Well, you know what they say about John, anyway?' 'Well, no I don't. Wh- what do they say?' 'Well, you know, apparently he's, uh, he's, you know, he's [cocks leg]. Oh yeah.' 'I'm sorry, what are talking about?' 'You know, if I have to spell it out, apparently he's, you know, still picking up twigs in the springtime. Oh yes, one of Yul Brunner's hairdressers. Likes his toast done on three sides, yes.' What are you talking about?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker mocks John by implying he is effeminate and particular about trivial details using coded language.
- In plain terms
- Someone is teasing another person about being fussy and not masculine.
- What can you take from it?
- Stereotyping based on mannerisms can be used to mock or exclude.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes this joke land for some but offend others?
Another view
The joke relies on outdated stereotypes about masculinity and grooming.
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