An anecdote that has the setup of a joke (background info, character introductions), but as it goes on, it is revealed to be an anecdote, usually ending in a serious or somber way; can be described as a form of dark humor in some cases.
A man has a dream where a gorilla steals his banana. He tells his wife about his strange dream. She ignores him completely and goes back to sleep. The man rolls over, and he cries as he realizes his marriage is in shambles. (This is an example of a non-joke)
by tahutoa April 14, 2016
When someone attempts to make a 1-dimensional joke but instead makes a joke that lacks even the slightest hint of a shallow dimension. To make it worse, the joke often contains stereotypical, dorky, and/or unfiltered humor and references and is still not funny.
The joke often results in complete silence and awkwardness.
The joke often results in complete silence and awkwardness.
Patrick: *Making a cocktail*
Group of Girls: What drink are you making?
Patrick: Corpse Reviver -- but I'm so tired right now, this drink won't even revive me!
Everyone: *Silence*
Kory: Now THAT was a non-dimensional joke!
Group of Girls: What drink are you making?
Patrick: Corpse Reviver -- but I'm so tired right now, this drink won't even revive me!
Everyone: *Silence*
Kory: Now THAT was a non-dimensional joke!
by karsick August 15, 2018
by he.mi.sh October 17, 2022