Did you hear about the emo kid who auditioned for the school play?
He made the cut.
Did you hear about the emo kid who auditioned for the school play?
He made the cut.
Listen up, buttercup. This joke is about an "emo kid", which is short for emotional. They are known for being sad. The joke is a pun. "Made the cut" means the kid was selected for the play. It also refers to the emo stereotype of self-harming by cutting themselves.