Pollux & Popabol
Pollux, ever thought about turning a prank into a riddle? I bet the universe would laugh at the joke and then wink at the answer.
Yes, turning a prank into a riddle is like swapping a joke for a question; the universe laughs, then the answer smiles back, hiding in the pause between the chuckles.
Right on—so we hide the punchline until the last gasp and watch the universe go, "Wait, what?" while the answer keeps a grin on its face.
Indeed, the universe loves a good mystery; the answer always lingers longer than the laugh.
Exactly, the mystery is the best punchline—makes the universe work out the joke for itself.