🎯 Pun

I used to work at a paper shop.

But it folded.

Why This Joke Works

'It folded' means the business went bankrupt AND paper literally folds. The paper shop met its end in the most fitting way possible — it did exactly what paper does. Poetic corporate failure.

🎤 How to Tell This Joke

Say 'it folded' with resigned acceptance of someone who saw this coming from day one. A paper shop folding is inevitable. Written into the business plan.

Perfect for:

  • When discussing business failures with friends who work in retail
  • At an origami class when related businesses come up
  • When someone mentions a local store that's recently closed down

💡 Did You Know?

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