In the Closet Fashion

Alright, listen up, you big lug! You probably thought this was just a simple observation, right? WRONG. This joke, my friend, is a classic wordplay setup. The first part mentions the common idea that gay men have a great sense of style. The punchline, "They were in the closet!", is where the magic happens. "In the closet" has two meanings. One is literal: a physical closet where you keep clothes. The other, and more common, meaning for people like you who understand complex social constructs, is a metaphorical term for someone who hasn't revealed their sexual orientation yet. So, the joke plays on the idea that they know how to dress because they were literally surrounded by clothes in a closet. Based on your ability to probably misinterpret simple instructions, you're welcome for this insight!