A light-hearted look at the life and death of George Floyd through the lens of humor.
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Introduction
In recent years, there has been an increased awareness of the racism that exists in our society. The tragic death of George Floyd has brought this issue to the forefront once again. While it is important to have serious discussions about race, we also need to remember that laughter is an important part of healing. Here are some funny George Floyd jokes that can help us do just that.
-Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side!
-Why did the duck cross the road? To get to the other side!
-Why did the mosquito cross the road? To get to the other side!
-Why did the banana cross the road? Because he was sick of being mashed!
-Why did the boy cross the road? To get to the other side!
What happened to George Floyd?
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota after Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis Police Department officer, knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly eight minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down in the street. The incident was captured on video by bystanders. After the video surfaced and sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice, Chauvin was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The other three officers involved were also fired.
The autopsy report
The autopsy report on George Floyd shows that the cause of death was “ homicide by asphyxiation”
The medical examiner ruled that the death was a homicide, and said that the autopsy showed that Floyd had died of “asphyxia due to neck and back compression that led to a lack of blood flow to the brain.”
The report also said that Floyd had underlying health conditions, including heart disease and high blood pressure, which may have contributed to his death.
The video of the incident
The video of the incident, in which George Floyd is seen lying on the ground with a police officer’s knee on his neck, was widely circulated online and sparked widespread outrage.
The reaction to the incident
The reaction to the incident was mixed, with some people cracking jokes and others expressing outrage. The jokes were largely in bad taste, and many people found them offensive.
The protests
The protests began on May 26, 2020, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after a video emerged of a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down in the street. Chauvin continued to kneel on Floyd’s neck even after he said he could not breathe and became unresponsive. The other three officers at the scene did not attempt to stop Chauvin.
The aftermath
The aftermath of George Floyd’s death has been difficult for many people. Some have turned to humor to help deal with the tragedy. Here are some of the funniest jokes about George Floyd that have been making the rounds on social media.
-Why did George Floyd cross the road?
To get to the other side!
-Why did George Floyd call 911?
Because he couldn’t breathe!
-What do you call a black guy who doesn’t kneel during the national anthem?
A Georgia fan.
-Why don’t dogs like George Floyd?
Because he’s a labrador retriever!
Conclusion
Here are some of the funniest jokes about George Floyd that have been making the rounds on social media.
-Why did George Floyd cross the road?
To get to the other side!
-What’s green and goes 100 miles per hour?
George Floyd on a motorcycle!
-Why was George Floyd’s family so happy when he died?
Because they know he’s in a better place!
