It is believed the true (dark) humour is in the double-meaning of ‘other side’. The reason why the chicken crossed the road is because it knew it would die in the midst of traffic, and therefore crossing the road is an act of suicide.
So ‘to get to the other side’ doesn’t mean the other side of the road; it refers to the life after death, and sweet release from this mortal coil. The chicken is a nihilistic and tragic figure who is ready to pass over to the deathly realm.
Explain that to your 4-year-old, the next time you share the gag.
While you’re at it, explain the little piggie that went to market. My mind thought it meant it went shopping until a darker one explained that it went where most piggies go eventually……to the marketplace where they’re sold…….in pieces!
comicsnerd74 about 9 years ago
GROOOOOOAN
atharvanihalani over 4 years ago
so did I pig, so did I
DEEZ NUTS over 2 years ago
It is believed the true (dark) humour is in the double-meaning of ‘other side’. The reason why the chicken crossed the road is because it knew it would die in the midst of traffic, and therefore crossing the road is an act of suicide.
So ‘to get to the other side’ doesn’t mean the other side of the road; it refers to the life after death, and sweet release from this mortal coil. The chicken is a nihilistic and tragic figure who is ready to pass over to the deathly realm.
Explain that to your 4-year-old, the next time you share the gag.
robert423elliott about 2 years ago
While you’re at it, explain the little piggie that went to market. My mind thought it meant it went shopping until a darker one explained that it went where most piggies go eventually……to the marketplace where they’re sold…….in pieces!