The joke “Why are skeletons so calm? Because nothing gets under their skin!” is a play on words that cleverly combines a common idiom with a literal interpretation. The phrase “get under someone’s skin” is an idiom that means to annoy or irritate someone. In the context of the joke, this figurative expression is juxtaposed with the literal fact that skeletons, by definition, do not have skin. Therefore, nothing can physically get “under their skin.” The humor arises from the merging of these two interpretations: the idiomatic meaning of irritation and the anatomical reality of a skeleton.

In the exchange from “Pirates of the Caribbean 5,” Carina Smyth identifies herself as an astronomer and a horologist, the latter meaning a person who studies or measures time. However, the word “horologist” is humorously misinterpreted by Jack Sparrow and the crew due to its phonetic similarity to the term “whorelogist ” or implying a profession of ill-repute, prostitution. Scrum adds to the confusion by insinuating his mother was involved in such a profession. The confusion continues with Jack Sparrow’s pun about Scrum’s mother’s supposed horizontal inclination i.e., a sex position. By the end, Marty’s vouch confirms that he slept with Scrum’s mum.
The whole conversation is that while Carina is referring to the academic study of time, the crew hilariously misconstrues it with a less dignified profession, leading to comedic misunderstandings.

The joke plays on the contrast between Kim Kardashian’s “innovative” fashion choice of a bra with artificial nipples and the iconic design of Batman’s suit, which in some versions, notably in certain movies, has pronounced nipples on the chest plate. The humor arises from the idea that while Kim Kardashian’s fashion choice might be seen as trendy or avant-garde, the same concept on Batman’s suit might be seen as odd or uncomfortable.

The joke “How do you make a snooker table laugh? Put your hand in its pocket and tickle its balls” employs a play on words and anthropomorphism. Initially, the setup prompts listeners to ponder how an inanimate object like a snooker table could possibly laugh. The punchline humorously suggests a method that combines the physical features of the table with human-like attributes. In snooker, the “pockets” are where balls are aimed to be sunk, and “balls” are the game pieces. The joke cheekily equates these to human anatomy, insinuating that tickling them would make the table “laugh”, much like tickling a person might.

The joke “Why are there fences around cemeteries? Because people are dying to get in!” is a play on words that hinges on the double meaning of the phrase “dying to.” In everyday language, “dying to” is an idiom that means someone is very eager or desperate to do something. For instance, “I’m dying to see that movie” means someone really wants to watch a particular film. However, in the context of the joke, the word “dying” is taken literally, referring to the act of passing away.