My wife isn't too smart. She has to reach inside her bra to count to two.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A husband claims his wife is unintelligent because she counts by reaching into her bra.
- In plain terms
- My wife is not smart because she uses her bra to count.
- What can you take from it?
- Gendered jokes often rely on stereotypes rather than reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we rely on stereotypes?
- How can humor be respectful?
Another view
This joke reinforces outdated stereotypes about women.
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