George Carlin and Johnny Carson used to speak about word choice in comedy. It was pointed out that “pail” is seldom funny, but “bucket” often is.
Other funny body parts include filtrum and uvula. Between “skin” and “epidermis” there’s a vast difference. But, ironically, “vast deferens” is usually unfunny.
The spleen is an organ found in virtually all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter. The word spleen comes from Ancient Greek σπλήν (splḗn). The spleen plays important roles in regard to red blood cells (erythrocytes) and the immune system.
I’m just remembering Johnny Carson hosting the Oscars and milking laughter at the sound of one winner’s name all evening. The guy was named Alan (I think) Splet. He won for sound editing or some technical category like that. But though he was supposed to be in attendance, was nowhere to be found when his name was called. Carson, placing emphasis on the sound of “Splet” gave little updates from time to time about his supposed location, using location names that he also found funny. As in, “Alan Splet’s car has broken down on the Cucamonga Freeway.”
The alphaDictionary has a list of what they believe to be the 100 funniest words in the English language. I think it would have been funnier if he (it) had said “Verne is callipygian.”
Yup—the word “spleen” has always made me laugh for some reason. Probably goes back to it being a gag answer on Who Wants to be a Millionaire a lot, such as …
Which of the following body parts does a dog normally wag when happy?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 5 years ago
Of course it is. That’s why RJ uses it all the time. “I can’t feel my spleen.”
wiatr over 5 years ago
I don’t think Winky would agree.
pschearer Premium Member over 5 years ago
Is it the word or the actual organ that’s funny? I ask out of scientific curiosity.
jimmjonzz Premium Member over 5 years ago
George Carlin and Johnny Carson used to speak about word choice in comedy. It was pointed out that “pail” is seldom funny, but “bucket” often is.
Other funny body parts include filtrum and uvula. Between “skin” and “epidermis” there’s a vast difference. But, ironically, “vast deferens” is usually unfunny.
Breadboard over 5 years ago
Send it back for a refund …
Masterskrain over 5 years ago
F.Y.I.:
The spleen is an organ found in virtually all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter. The word spleen comes from Ancient Greek σπλήν (splḗn). The spleen plays important roles in regard to red blood cells (erythrocytes) and the immune system.
WoodstockJack over 5 years ago
Cucumber.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inherently_funny_word
the lost wizard over 5 years ago
“Go ahead splain”-Ricky Ricardo.
Greyhame over 5 years ago
“Words with a ‘K’ are funny. ‘Kumquats’ is funny.”
fgerbil46 over 5 years ago
Huh?
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
Try pumpernickel which translates to “Devil’s fart”.
jimmjonzz Premium Member over 5 years ago
I’m just remembering Johnny Carson hosting the Oscars and milking laughter at the sound of one winner’s name all evening. The guy was named Alan (I think) Splet. He won for sound editing or some technical category like that. But though he was supposed to be in attendance, was nowhere to be found when his name was called. Carson, placing emphasis on the sound of “Splet” gave little updates from time to time about his supposed location, using location names that he also found funny. As in, “Alan Splet’s car has broken down on the Cucamonga Freeway.”
Altar_Ego over 5 years ago
Lucy, you got a lotta spleenin to do – Ricky Ricardo
cuzinron47 over 5 years ago
That bot’s been hangin’ out with Brewster Rocket.
Purple People Eater over 5 years ago
The alphaDictionary has a list of what they believe to be the 100 funniest words in the English language. I think it would have been funnier if he (it) had said “Verne is callipygian.”
https://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/100_funniest_words.html
rgcviper over 5 years ago
Yup—the word “spleen” has always made me laugh for some reason. Probably goes back to it being a gag answer on Who Wants to be a Millionaire a lot, such as …
Which of the following body parts does a dog normally wag when happy?
Ear; Head; Tail; Spleen