JEHOVAH S WITNESS MAKE EM EARN IT
This image features a composite of two main elements put together for humorous effect. The central figure is a person who appears to be a woman on the left side of the image. She seems to be knocking on a door, possibly intended to represent a typical activity of Jehovah's Witnesses, who are known for going door-to-door to discuss their faith and distribute literature related to their religious beliefs.
To the right, we see an unusual door knocker affixed to a wooden door. The knocker is designed as a sculpted figure of a man in a pose that appears to be exerting effort to lift the knocker, which is humorously a representation of oversized male genitalia. The figure's exaggerated strain and the proportion of the knocker itself suggest an ironic contrast with the mundane task of knocking on a door.
At the top of the image, bold text reads "JEHOVAH'S WITNESS" which sets the scene by implying that the person knocking is a member of this religious group, known for their dedication to spreading their message to the public by visiting people in their homes. The use of all capital letters emphasizes the key context for the scene being depicted.
Below the main image, there is another line of text that reads "MAKE EM EARN IT..." This phrase suggests a comedic notion that whoever lives in this house has deliberately chosen this audacious door knocker as a humorous deterrent or a test of resolve for anyone who comes knocking, particularly those who are known for their religious door-to-door visits.
The humor in the image arises from the juxtaposition of the serious and polite nature of religious outreach with the cheeky and unexpected challenge presented by the risqué door knocker. It plays on the idea that the person knocking, expecting to engage in a sober religious conversation, is instead confronted with a bizarre and potentially embarrassing situation.
Why people might find this funny is due to the subversion of expectations and the societal norms being playfully upended. Door-to-door religious visits are a common experience in many places, and the image pokes fun at that encounter by introducing an element of slapstick and irreverent humor. The idea that someone might be both literally and figuratively 'handling' a difficult situation to engage in a conversation can lead to amusement by virtue of its absurdity and the discomfort it might cause.
JEHOVAH S WITNESS MAKE EM EARN IT
