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magicarpet

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8. Anyone need a cheat sheet ?
Thu May 14, 2026, 10:38 AM
May 14

The cartoon featuring two birds (usually crows) talking about Botox is a pun based on the phrase "crow's feet".Here is the breakdown of the joke:The Punchline: "Botox is for humans" or similar, usually said while one crow has had its physical feet removed or is waiting in line at a clinic.The Literal vs. Figurative: In human beauty, Botox is used to treat "crow's feet"—fine lines that appear around the eyes as people age, which are named because they resemble a bird's footprint.The Humor: The joke relies on the absurdity of a literal crow trying to remove its actual, physical feet.Often featured in single-panel comics like Bizarro, this surreal humor hinges on the wordplay of human cosmetic terms applied literally to animals.Similar expressions for these wrinkles in other languages include "hen's paws" in Italy, "rooster's feet" in Mexico, and "goose feet" in France.

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My nephew posted this on fb [View all] Marthe48 May 14 OP
Took me a while also cyndensco May 14 #1
I got it immediately. funnnnnny! niyad May 14 #2
Nice SuzyandPuffpuff May 14 #3
I had to google it....funny ☮ walkingman May 14 #4
Ok 😂😂😂😂😂😃😃😃 Srkdqltr May 14 #5
this is a Polaroid joke; it takes a minute to develop! n/m Old-8643 May 14 #6
They are the best kind! cyndensco May 14 #7
Anyone need a cheat sheet ? magicarpet May 14 #8
I immediately wondered Marthe48 May 14 #9
A little splash of humor is very helpful,... magicarpet May 14 #10
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