[ WP ] Take a joke and replace the punchline to make a solemn or serious story .

Why did the chicken cross the road? 
 
 No, really why did the chicken... cross the road? 
 
 Was it unhappy with its life? 
 
 Was there a pain inside it? 
 
 Was there a point? 
 
 Its family watched as the chicken hopped about on the zebra crossing. `` Do n't *bu-kawk! * d-do it, Frank!'' shouted Papa Chicken. Before they knew it, it was too late. 
 
 Frank was reduced to a flurry of feathers in the air. On the ground was a pile of meat. 
 
 `` No!'' cried Hen, as a feather landed on her head. 
 
 The family returned home. They would treasure the feather forever, and keep it for generations to come. 
 
 

