I’m sure this will make you laugh: “I broke my finger last week. On the other hand, I’m ok.”
Jokes like the one I’ve just told you are very popular in any country. That’s because they make anyone laugh for their weirdness.
Playing with words is, in my opinion, a sign of cleverness; when people listen to a joke for the first time, they think “how the hell could you come up with this?”, and this surprise leads to great laughter. It’s about making unusual connections, so you need a ready mind.
Now, I’d love to conclude this article with a joke about chemistry, but I don’t know if I’d get a reaction.