It’s really simple. Irony is just like bronzey and goldy, only it’s made of iron.

It always does, but it at least lets the puzzled figure it out. (You might want to put that in a spoiler, though.)

So can someone explain it in detail so that we poor ignoramuses (ignorami?) can at least figure out what the joke is supposed to actually be? Because even with the “explanation” above it … I don’t see what is intended to be funny.

I guess this is an “explain like I’m five” moment.

Say what you like, the maple is not a plane tree.

🤷‍♀️

Still doesn’t make any sense. This might need spelling out.

How anal retentive¹ is it of me to cringe on reading that and get the urge to write “fewer” in place of “less” on the screen with a sharpie?

¹ Does “anal retentive” have a hyphen?

The return on investment is pretty fantastic.

The joke would have been better (by which I mean more terrible) if he hadn’t added that final line.

Anything except for the slipshod crap made by companies who proudly slap “MADE IN THE GOOD OL’ US OF A” on the label, yes.

What’s a Canadian’s favorite piece of clothing?

Anything not made in the USA.

So you’re literally saying you’re far from obeying the rules?

That’s … comms talk, right? 5×5 means max strength and clarity, I think. In the pipe, not so clear.

My dad always said “let’s rock and/or roll” for departure.