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 June 10, 2016

The unforgettable opening to one of the most cursed copypastas within the Hololive fanbase. The copypasta revolves around 2 male characters, the author and his friend. As a joke, the author dressed up as Usada Pekora and visited his friend's place. However, they both end up getting turned on and.. Let's just say that they made some gay memories together.
A: Koe's cosplaying the Hololive girls now!? I wonder if he'll cosplay Pekora some day
B: so as a joke...
C: What have you brought upon this cursed land
B: so as a joke...
C: What have you brought upon this cursed land
by Nyanyanya222 March 12, 2023

Jokes that are slightly funnier than Chandler Jokes. Most people either laugh at Kishbaugh Jokes or just stare at his stupidity. They usually contain some euphemism about male genitalia.
by NastyLaC23 August 19, 2017

He said this awesome math joke, it was something thing like, "what did the 3 say when walking into a bar? 'I'm going to be here forever...'"
by high scholar January 4, 2022

Guy 1: What idiot called it erectile dysfunction and not ballzhiemers?
Guy 2: Actually, erectile dysfunction has nothing to do with the balls.
Guy 1: Why do you have to Ross the joke because you just made the joke not funny?
Guy 2: Actually, erectile dysfunction has nothing to do with the balls.
Guy 1: Why do you have to Ross the joke because you just made the joke not funny?
by Ainsleysommers December 21, 2018

That was not funny. Not amused. Not a laugh. Not a chuckle. Not a Haha or even a hehe. That was not funny at all. I would be embarrassed if i were you. You need a tutor on comedy and on humor cuz this just aint it. It was terrible. It was horrible. It was NOT funny.
by Kskahsjajakskska May 31, 2021

A simple joke given a long pretense with many added details leading to an ultimately disappointing conclusion
Nick Joke:
A man was walking home alone one night when he heard a "BUMP....BUMP....BUMP..." behind him. Walking faster, he looked back, making out an image of an upright coffin banging its way down the middle of the street towards him.
The man began to run toward his home, and the coffin bounced after him faster....faster...
He ran up to his door, fumbled with his keys, opened the door, rushed in, and locked it behind him. The coffin crashed through his door, with the lid of the coffin clapping on the heals of the terrified man. The man rushed upstairs to the bathroom and locked himself in, heart pounding.
With a CRASH, the coffin broke down the door, coming slowly toward him. The man while screaming, reached for something, anything....all he can find was a box of cough drops which he hurled at the coffin...and suddenly the coffin stops.
A man was walking home alone one night when he heard a "BUMP....BUMP....BUMP..." behind him. Walking faster, he looked back, making out an image of an upright coffin banging its way down the middle of the street towards him.
The man began to run toward his home, and the coffin bounced after him faster....faster...
He ran up to his door, fumbled with his keys, opened the door, rushed in, and locked it behind him. The coffin crashed through his door, with the lid of the coffin clapping on the heals of the terrified man. The man rushed upstairs to the bathroom and locked himself in, heart pounding.
With a CRASH, the coffin broke down the door, coming slowly toward him. The man while screaming, reached for something, anything....all he can find was a box of cough drops which he hurled at the coffin...and suddenly the coffin stops.
by Johnnieha November 18, 2019
