So I was having this discussion with this Iranian comedian.

We were talking about the reception of food-based humor and one-liners around Iran.

He told me that there isn't an awful lot of a stand-up culture in the country, but the people themselves are receptive to certain kinds of jokes in certain regions. He said "Well if you make jokes on alcohol, a large number of them will not tolerate it, but whether they like jokes based on a certain kind of cuisine depends on both the region and the amount of exposure."

I was pretty confused on hearing this, and asked, "So does that mean if certain regions are more exposed to a certain food culture, they would be more receptive and nuanced in their reaction? Take Chinese food, for example. If people get accustomed to it, then will they find humor around it somewhat funnier?"

So then he said, "Well actually that's a very good point. I went to this Iranian village called Tuabar, and - sometimes I organize such events around the country, for exposure on both sides - I was making a couple of jokes. The political jokes were wonderfully received, a lot of them had an idea of what went on, but when it came to some foreign jokes, like what you said - Chinese food jokes - the reception was lukewarm to say the least."

Then I replied, "Well I guess you've got to cook Chinese food for the folks in Tuabar then, haha!"

He responded: "Amen, woks in Tuabar!"

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