🔤 Wordplay

What do you call a man who's had too many drinks on Valentine's Day?

A cab. Because he's hammered.

Why This Joke Works

"Hammered" as slang for drunk is well-worn, but connecting it to "cab" (a taxi-shaped like a hammer? No — a cab driver's hammer?) is the wordplay that doesn't quite earn its punchline. The joke is serviceable but relies on the audience making a connection that isn't fully bridged, which is why it's on the lower end of the ratings.

🎤 How to Tell This Joke

Deliver it quickly — this one lives or dies on momentum, so don't linger on the logic.

Perfect for:

•On Valentine's Day when someone's had one too many at the bar
•When calling an Uber after a holiday party
•During a conversation about responsible drinking on romantic holidays

💡 Did You Know?

Double entendres have been a staple of comedy since Shakespeare — many of his plays are packed with innuendo that would make even modern audiences blush.

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