The anti-joke “What did the cowboy say during his second rodeo? ‘This ain’t my first rodeo'” plays on the popular idiom “This ain’t my first rodeo.” This phrase is typically used to indicate that someone is experienced in a particular situation or activity and is not easily surprised or intimidated by it. The humor in this joke arises from its literal application. The cowboy is at his second rodeo, making the statement factually correct but also humorously literal.

This joke uses a scenario involving Tarzan, a character often portrayed as being raised in the jungle with limited knowledge of human customs, and Jane, his more civilized counterpart. The humor attempts to derive from a misunderstanding about sexual intimacy due to Tarzan’s naivety. When Jane tries to educate Tarzan about human sexual practices, Tarzan misunderstands her instructions. His response, “Checking for squirrels,” is based on his experience in the jungle where checking holes before using them for any purpose (like the knot hole in a tree) is a practical precaution against animals like squirrels. The joke plays on Tarzan’s innocence and lack of understanding of human sexuality, leading to a literal and misguided interpretation of Jane’s invitation.

The joke “What kind of music do elves like best? Wrap music!” is a pun that plays on the word “wrap,” linking it to a role associated with elves in popular Christmas culture and a genre of music. In many Christmas stories and traditions, elves are depicted as Santa Claus’s helpers, often involved in wrapping gifts. The term “wrap” in this context refers to the act of covering presents with wrapping paper. However, “rap” music is a popular musical genre. The humor arises from the homophonic play between “wrap,” related to gift-wrapping, and “rap,” a style of music.

The joke “Who do all the Catholic dogs pray to? St. Bernard” is a playful blend of religious reference and a breed of dog. In Catholic tradition, saints are revered and often prayed to for various reasons. St. Bernard is a well-known saint, often associated with the Alps and mountain rescue due to the famous breed of dog named after him, the Saint Bernard. These dogs are known for their historical role in mountain rescue and their large, sturdy build. The humor comes from the dual reference of “St. Bernard” both to the Catholic saint and the breed of dog.

The joke “A toothless termite walks into a bar and says, ‘Is the bar tender here?'” is a play on words involving a pun on the term “bar tender.” Termites are known for eating wood, and a bar is often made of wood. Normally, a termite would be a threat to a wooden structure. However, in this joke, the termite is humorously characterized as toothless, implying it can’t actually eat wood as termites typically do. The term “bar tender” usually refers to a person who serves drinks at a bar. But in this context, the termite is asking if the wood of the bar is “tender” (soft or easy to eat), playing on the dual meaning of the word “tender.”