The joke “What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday? ‘Aye matey!'” is a play on words combining pirate lingo with a pun on the phrase “I’m eighty.” Pirates are stereotypically known for their distinctive way of speaking, often using phrases like “aye” to mean “yes” and addressing others as “matey,” a term for a friend or comrade. The humor arises from the phonetic similarity between “aye matey” and “I’m eighty,” making it sound as though the pirate is both affirming his age in a typical pirate manner and cleverly stating his age, “eighty,” using pirate vernacular.

The joke “What happens when Chuck Norris tells a joke about Will Smith’s wife? Will Smith smacks himself” combines references to two well-known celebrities and adds an unexpected twist. Chuck Norris is a martial artist and actor famous for being tough and unbeatable, often featured in jokes that exaggerate his toughness. Will Smith is an actor who, at one point, was involved in a public incident where he reacted strongly to a joke about his wife. The humor in this joke is that, instead of Will Smith reacting to someone else making a joke about his wife, he preemptively reacts to himself when the joke comes from Chuck Norris. This is because Chuck Norris is often portrayed in jokes as so tough and intimidating that even Will Smith would rather smack himself than face Chuck Norris.

The joke “What did the limestone say to the geologist? Don’t take me for granite!” is a play on words, mixing geology with a common phrase. Limestone and granite are both types of rocks that geologists study. The humor comes from the phrase “Don’t take me for granted.” This phrase usually means “don’t underestimate me” or “don’t fail to appreciate me.” The joke replaces “granted” with “granite,” which sounds similar. So, the limestone is making a pun, telling the geologist not to confuse it with granite, but also playing on the phrase about being appreciated or recognized for what it truly is.

The joke “What does a house wear to a party? Address” is a play on words involving the double meaning of “address.” Normally, an “address” is the name or number of the street where a house or building is located, like “123 Maple Street.” But the word “A dress” can also mean clothing or attire, especially in the context of a party or special event.

The joke “Why are balloons so expensive? Because of inflation” is a play on words with the term “inflation.” Inflation usually refers to the increase in prices and decrease in the purchasing value of money. However, in the context of balloons, “inflation” literally means the act of filling the balloons with air or helium, making them expand and take shape. The humor in the joke comes from the double meaning of “inflation” – using the economic meaning to humorously explain the literal inflation of balloons.