I like to fart on Escalators
This image features a well-known animated character, Skeletor, from the '80s animated television series "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." Skeletor, depicted with a purple hood and a menacing skull for a face, is often seen as the arch-nemesis of the protagonist, He-Man. His character is typically associated with evil schemes and attempts to conquer the fictional world of Eternia.
The text in the image reads, "I like to fart on Escalators... and watch as it passes people through my rancid cloud of evil, unable to escape." The bottom part of the image shows Skeletor laughing in his signature way with the text "Myaaahahahahaha!" This dialogue is obviously not part of the original character's script but added for comic effect.
The humor in the image arises from several elements. Firstly, the notion of farting in a place where people cannot escape the smell is a universally recognized juvenile and somewhat taboo subject, playing on the general embarrassment and awkwardness around flatulence in public spaces.
Secondly, the picture is funny because it juxtaposes a serious and evil fictional character with a very human and mundane activity. It brings the character down from the realm of fantasy and into the more familiar world of everyday personal incidents, which is an unexpected and humorous contrast.
The choice of location, an escalator, is particularly apt for this joke—it's a public space where people stand close together and, due to the movement of the escalator, are temporarily in a situation where they can't easily move away. This adds to the comedic situation, as people would be "trapped" with the unpleasant smell, which is exactly what the villain seems to relish.
Additionally, Skeletor's triumphant laughter, expressed through the text "Myaaahahahahaha!" at the bottom, highlights the character's glee at his own naughty behavior. His laugh is iconic and exaggerated, and humorously applies to this situation as if he's succeeded in a grand, malevolent scheme when in reality it's a trivial, albeit impish, act.
Lastly, the humor may also come from the relatability of the situation to a real-life experience. The idea that someone could take delight in such a childish prank is both embarrassing and amusing. Everyone has experienced or can imagine such a scenario, which makes the incongruity of a cartoon villain partaking in it even more comical.
The image taps into a mix of nostalgia, absurdity, and the simple joy found in lowbrow humor. It parodies an iconic character and makes light of everyday situations in a way that appeals to a wide range of people and encapsulates a particularly impish brand of humor. I like to fart on Escalators and watch as it passes people through my rancid cloud of evil unable to escape Myaaahhahahahaha
