The Enigma of the Overused Joke, Point 3: The Follow-up

As the committee deliberated, Professor Punsley scribbled on the whiteboard, "It's a bit of a groaner, but someone's gotta do it."

The room fell silent as the janitor, Mr. Sighs, entered with a mop, muttering, "Someone's already done it, mate."

The committee members looked at each other, shrugging, as the air conditioning unit in the corner whirred on, a reminder that the meeting was getting a bit stale.

Dr. Jokester, the self-proclaimed "Joke King," cleared his throat, "I've got one, folks! Why did the chicken...?"

Mr. Sighs just rolled his eyes, "Oh, not that one again."

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