Definition: In this scenario, I'll use the term "junior" to create a playful and humorous exploration of slang.
The joke: It was a weekend at my house when I heard my friend's parents coming over from town. My dad had just returned from college, and he was very excited about his new job. My mom, who is also a senior in high school (she'll graduate this summer), came out to the party with her two best friends. The trio were all looking quite pleased, so my dad decided to introduce them to me. I made my entrance by walking into their home and introducing myself as "my junior." I was taken aback by the young woman's shock and disbelief at first. My mom explained that she had a little girl, and they were getting ready to get married. The excitement grew as we all talked about our new lives together. We laughed, danced, and talked until dark. In my dad's defense, he told me that "junior" has been an adjective used in the past to describe someone younger than 18. He explained that it was not a good word for referring to young adults or to those under 25. This joke is meant to be both playful and unsettling at the same time. It's a humorous commentary on slang, its impact on society, and its perpetuation of youthful aspirations in adulthood.
