Jolene on her way to steal Dolly s man
The image depicts a person riding a rather small horse or pony across a grassy field. The rider appears to be a woman with red hair styled in braids, wearing a black tank top, light blue jeans, and white shoes. The image is slightly blurred, indicating movement, as if the picture was taken while the subject was in motion.
Above the image is a caption that reads, "Jolene on her way to steal Dolly’s man," which is a humorous reference to Dolly Parton's famous song, "Jolene." In the song, the narrator pleads with Jolene not to take her man just because she can. The humor in the caption plays on the juxtaposition of the seemingly serious mission of the person named Jolene in the song with the light-hearted image of a woman on a tiny horse.
What makes the scene particularly amusing is the incongruity of the adult-sized rider on the small horse. Generally, when one imagines a horse rider, especially one with a mission, you'd expect to see them on a larger, more majestic steed. Instead, here we have this contrast, which amplifies the humor.
The image's humor is also derived from the visual pun created by the caption. The absurdity of the notion that someone in the act of something as innocent as riding a diminutive horse could be on their way to commit the emotional 'crime' described in the song tickles the funny bone.
Another layer of the joke might be in the earnest expression of the rider, who seems focused and perhaps oblivious to the oddity of the situation. This gives the image a sense of sincerity which clashes comically with the farcical scenario being suggested by the caption.
Lastly, the setting of the scene is quite pastoral and serene - an open field with no immediate signs of civilization. This tranquility adds to the comic disparity because one might expect a more dramatic or fitting environment for someone ostensibly on a quest to "steal a man" as the song suggests, furthering the comic effect. Jolene on her way to steal Dolly s man
