Welcome to today’s Thought of the Day and Question of the Day, where we dip our toes into the deep end of wit and wander into shark-infested punchlines. In this post, we’ll explore the downside of having a sense of humor, thanks to Robert Frost, and then take a detour into hypothetical happy hour hell, where we’re stuck at a bar with the world’s most annoying shark. You know, just another Wednesday at Low Two Pair.
🧠 Thought of the Day:
“The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people think you’re joking.” — Robert Frost
This quote hits harder than I expected. It’s funny but also not. I can’t count how many times I’ve said something dead serious in a dry tone, only for people to laugh and say, “You’re so funny!” I am. But I was also being honest.
Humor is a shield and a truth serum. It’s how some of us say the things that need saying without making the room too uncomfortable. The danger? People assume it’s all a joke. When that happens, vulnerability gets misread as sarcasm, and sincerity gets brushed off with a chuckle.
There’s a whole post about this idea hiding in plain sight in “The Future Doesn’t Care”. That one’s also layered with humor on top of something heavier. (Kind of like frosting on a cake made of existential dread.)
If you’ve ever been the “funny one” in your group, you’ve probably faced this. The one cracking wise, making light, keeping it all breezy but inside, sometimes you want to scream, “No really, I meant that.” Humor is how we translate the weird, painful, beautiful stuff of life. But every translator runs the risk of being misunderstood.
🦈 Question of the Day:
What type of shark would be the most annoying to hang out with at a bar?
Okay, first off this question was obviously inspired by Shark Week and possibly one too many late-night animal documentaries. But let’s play it out.
For me, the most annoying shark at a bar would be the hammerhead. You just know he’d be knocking over every drink with that ridiculous head, interrupting conversations by physically wedging himself between you and the bartender. He’d probably order some obnoxiously complicated cocktail—“Make it bloody. No, like actual blood. Preferably seal.” The hammerhead is the kind of guy who tells bad puns and laughs before you even get the punchline.
Runner-up? The great white. Way too intense. Every conversation turns into a TED Talk. You ask what they do for fun, and they’re like, “I like long swims, raw meals, and asserting dominance over ecosystems.” Alright, Jaws. Calm down.
If you’re enjoying this kind of absurd logic, check out “What is the saddest movie in the movie Jaws” or “How Many Sharks Can You Name?”. Spoiler alert: naming sharks is more fun than swimming with them.
Also, can we take a second to appreciate that this whole exercise might actually be less weird than some actual bar conversations I’ve had?
💬 Let’s Hear from You
What shark would ruin your night out? And have you ever tried to say something real—only to have people laugh like it was a joke? Leave a comment and join the daily email below to get your own Thought of the Day and Question of the Day delivered fresh to your inbox every morning. No sharks, we promise.