Why'd the orphan cross the road? He was told his parents were on the other side.
The Orphan Crossing
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This is a classic setup-punchline joke. The setup makes you think the orphan is crossing the road for a mundane reason. The punchline provides a dark twist, implying the orphan was told their deceased parents were on the other side. It's a dark humor because it uses a sad situation to make a joke.