🔤 Wordplay
Why did the taxi driver get fired?
Passengers didn't like it when he went the extra mile.
Why This Joke Works
'Going the extra mile' is usually a compliment about exceeding expectations — except when you're a taxi driver and the meter's running. What's admirable in customer service is literally expensive in a cab. The joke flips a positive phrase into a legitimate complaint.
🎤 How to Tell This Joke
Set it up like a workplace injustice story. The irony should land softly — 'went the extra mile' sounds positive until you remember who's paying for those extra miles.
Perfect for:
- •Uber or taxi rides when the driver takes a 'scenic route'
- •Performance reviews at work when someone uses the phrase 'going the extra mile'
- •When your GPS reroutes you and adds twenty minutes to the trip
💡 Did You Know?
Comedy researchers have found that the best jokes follow a "2-3-1" rhythm: two beats of setup, three beats of building tension, one beat of punchline. Most great dad jokes follow this pattern naturally.
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