The photo is a tweet, likely from a Turkish social media user, expressing desires for the next governing party. The joke, or rather, the humorous and somewhat cynical tone, comes from the specific demands. The user, "White Wolf," lists desires, but the desires themselves are absurd or impossible. They want: * **Marlboro Touch Mentol to be sold again:** This is likely a sarcastic comment on something specific or a broader political issue. * **Turkey to participate in Eurovision:** While a popular desire for some, the fact it's included here suggests the user is making a humorous point. * **Summer Time to return:** Again, this could have a specific reference but is likely humorous. * **Reduction in car and computer taxes:** A common wish in Turkey, but its inclusion suggests it is not taken seriously by the poster. * **F*tih Tezcan and M*lih Gökçek removed from citizenship:** This is the most prominent joke. Tezcan and Gökçek are political figures. The use of the * (asterisk) is a subtle yet effective way of suggesting cursing or a very critical opinion. The phrase is a humorous criticism of the political figures and an implicit criticism of the current political climate. The entire tweet is a sarcastic list of desires, highlighting what are perceived as unrealistic or unlikely political requests as opposed to truly serious policy positions. It’s a way of satirizing political expectations or dissatisfaction with the current political scene.

The image is a tweet. A user named "Rzon", with the Twitter handle @NekrofilZombi, posted a message. The message says: "Even an anarchist would be upset by how much they messed up the state." The joke is in the implied comparison. Anarcho-political ideologies often criticize the state, and the tweet implies the actions mentioned in the post are so egregious or harmful that even someone who opposes the state would be upset. The message uses a sarcastic tone to highlight the negative consequences of the situation being discussed. The phrase "sıçtılar" implies a much more serious damage and negative impact than simply "messed up". It has strong, almost violent connotations.

The image is a screenshot of a Twitter thread. A user named "gunes" (@eraserheadbaby3) is posting, in Turkish, about how things in their country have deteriorated since 2002. The user is presumably commenting on a period of significant change or hardship in their country (likely Turkey) since that year. The response "Hey what happened to your country?" is a direct question that highlights the user's claim. The humor lies in the implication that the state of the country has declined substantially, with the user implying things started going downhill in 2002. The short, seemingly simple question, is sarcastic and conveys a sense of frustration and disillusionment about the country's current state. The use of the phrase "her şey 2002 yılından itibaren gelişti..." (everything improved/developed from 2002 onwards) implies that the improvement they are referring to is not positive in the way one might expect. It implies that negative developments started happening in that year. Thus, the overall tone is one of criticism and possibly a sense of despair or hopelessness about the country's situation.

The image is a meme, likely from a Turkish social media platform. It depicts three situations, each with a large group of people gathered: 1. **Cenaze (Funeral):** A chaotic scene of people gathered around a green coffin, with blurred motion suggesting a rush of activity. This is a common stereotype, as families and friends gather at a funeral. 2. **Düğün (Wedding):** A wedding celebration, with a bride and groom dancing and celebrating. Another typical gathering for relatives. 3. **Ak Parti Grup Toplantısı (Meeting of the AK Party Group):** A meeting of the Turkish AK Party in a parliament-like setting. The attendees are in formal attire. **The Joke (in Turkish):** The humor lies in the implied comparison. The meme is highlighting the tendency for Turkish families to gather in large numbers for seemingly any occasion. The message, often satirically, suggests that the AK Party meetings are sometimes perceived as similarly large and frequent gatherings—akin to family gatherings for weddings or funerals. The joke uses the very common, sometimes humorous, reality of a culture where extended family and political gatherings attract large numbers of people. The joke is making a subtle, possibly humorous, comment about the number of gatherings, which is common in Turkish culture. The frequent political events organized by the AK Party are not necessarily considered a positive phenomenon by everyone, and the image attempts to capture this sort of perception.

The image is a screenshot of a likely online poll or survey. It shows a grid of photos of people. The headline, in Turkish, says: "Ülkeye faydası olmayanları" meaning "Those who are of no use to the country". The task is to select the photos of people who are believed to be of no use to the country. One photo shows a blank profile picture. The joke, or rather, the intended political commentary, is a bit more nuanced than a simple joke. It's a way to express disapproval of individuals perceived to be unhelpful or harmful to the country, whether through political actions or inaction. The platform allows users to select the images of those they believe do not benefit the nation. This is a common and contentious method of political discourse online.

The image is a tweet. A Turkish news outlet, Cumhuriyet, is announcing the release of the Turkish version of the Netflix series "Money Heist" (La Casa de Papel). The tweet picture shows characters from the series, wearing their iconic red jumpsuits. The reply tweet, from @BaksenL, is a humorous comment on the show's premise. The joke is that the characters in the series are robbing a central bank, but the tweet implies the central bank will have nothing to steal in the first episode, making the whole operation pointless from the get-go. The tweet plays on the trope of "Money Heist" and the often exaggerated scenario of robbing banks. The joke in Turkish is: "Merkez bankasını soymaya gidiyorlar ortada para yok ilk bölümde final olur" This translates to: "They're going to rob the central bank, but there's no money in the first episode, and that's the end." The humor comes from the absurd idea that a bank robbery would be unsuccessful in the very beginning. The emoji of a happy face completes the humorous tone of the tweet.

The image shows a white cat on the left, with the logo of the AK Party (a Turkish political party) on the right. Below the images are a list of statements, each marked with a checkmark (✓) or a cross (X). The statements are in Turkish and, when taken together, seem to describe a negative view of the AK Party. Here's a breakdown of the possible joke: * **kedim (my cat):** The speaker is potentially using their pet cat to symbolize their self. * **hazıra konmak (to be ready to pounce):** Implies opportunism and seizing advantage, which might be seen negatively. * **yarattığı kaostan (from the chaos it created):** This suggests that the AK Party has caused disorder, which is seen as a negative attribute. * **mahcubiyet duymak (to feel embarrassed):** This implies that the speaker feels a sense of shame about the actions or inactions of the AK Party. * **iflah olmamak (not to be cured):** Suggesting that the problems caused by the party can't be fixed or are irreversible. * **gurur ve haysiyet (pride and dignity):** This is a value that the AK party likely tries to portray positively. The fact it's marked with an 'X' signifies the speaker's opinion of its lack of that quality. * **tatlılık (sweetness or gentleness):** A positive characteristic, yet marked with an 'X.' This suggests that, in the speaker's view, the party is lacking in kindness or gentleness. **The Joke (Implied):** The joke is likely based on the idea that the speaker finds the AK Party's actions problematic and lacking in positive characteristics. The cat, often seen as innocent, contrasts with the perceived negative attributes of the party. This is humorous because it uses a lighthearted comparison to express a political opinion. In short, the image is using a lighthearted approach to express negative opinions and criticisms about the AK Party and its actions. It is relying on a visual metaphor for the reader to connect to the political point.

The photo is a tweet. It shows a picture of a man, possibly a historical figure, with the text of a Turkish saying below. The tweet says: "Şu yaşadığımız hayatı hollandada ineğe yaşat ikinci gün süt vermez" Translated literally to English: "The life we live in Holland, makes the cow give milk on the second day." The joke/meaning, in the Turkish context, is a **cynical commentary on the perceived excesses/luxury or capitalist lifestyle in some places,** especially Holland, sometimes associated with the idea of wealth or material comfort. The sentiment is that if a cow can only produce milk after a day, this highlights the unrealistic expectations and demands placed on people to live lavishly or at high productivity from the very start. The implication is that people, in some cases, are exploited in the pursuit of immediate wealth or output. The comparison to a cow, especially in the context of this Tweet, is a clever and somewhat sarcastic reference to the supposed ease of living that some attribute to Holland or other places, contrasting it with the effort and time needed for the actual creation of such resources.

The image is a Twitter thread. **What's in the image:** * **Tweet header:** A tweet from a user named "Tevbo Rundfunk" referencing "spleendistanbul". * **Tweet body:** The tweet is critical of someone liking pornographic content on a social media platform. It directly addresses the user. * **Retweet/Reply:** Another account, "BirGün Gazetesi", retweeted this and added information about new social media regulations for the AKP (the ruling party in Turkey). * **Link:** A link ("bit.ly/2QHsMXC") to a likely article or more information about the regulations. * **Image overlay:** A smartphone image with a portrait of a man (likely a Turkish politician). The effect is of someone taking a selfie or showing a profile picture. **The Joke (in Turkish):** The joke plays on the absurdity of social media scrutiny and political hypocrisy in Turkey. The tweet criticizing the viewing of porn is a thinly veiled criticism of the ruling party, AKP. By associating the "social media regulations" with the AKP, it suggests that the regulations are being used to suppress dissenting opinions or criticism. The selfie image of a politician added to the tweet is a satiric element. It implies that the party is being overly concerned with the online appearances and behavior of their members, while potentially ignoring more serious issues or being hypocrites themselves. In short, the joke mocks the perceived overreach of social media regulations in Turkey, and the possible ulterior motives behind them, suggesting that they're being used to silence criticism of the governing party.

The image is a tweet. A user, "martin" (@wartinhan), is jokingly asking if their teacher thinks the difficulty of the subject is the reason for their poor understanding. The tweet links to an article (bit.ly/3sWBWQq) from NTV about NASA's announcement about the possibility of life on Mars. The joke plays on the absurdity of suggesting that the secret to understanding life on Mars might be found *in Turkey*. The humor lies in the juxtaposition of a seemingly serious news article about a scientific discovery (life on Mars) with the lighthearted and somewhat ridiculous suggestion that the answer might be found within the bounds of Turkey. It's a playful, sarcastic take on the difficulty of a topic combined with the seemingly improbable location of its answer.

The image is a meme. **Visual:** It features two panels. The left panel shows a man, likely a black man, asleep with the words "sinan ateş büyük depremler enkaz altında kalan insanlar" (Sinan Ateş, major earthquakes, people who were in the rubble) written above. Underneath the photo, we see "bahçeli" written, which is a common Turkish surname, and thus a reference to a person or political figure. The caption under the image states "i sleep". The right panel is a heavily edited image of a person's face, looking distressed, with the words "tezahürat atan futbol taraftarları" (fans who throw protests/chants) above it. Below that is again "bahçeli". The caption "real sh GULDUM.NET" is visible at the bottom. **Joke (in Turkish):** The joke plays on the contrast between the tragic situation of people affected by major earthquakes and the seemingly apathetic or oblivious reaction of certain figures. The first panel presents the suffering of those affected. The second panel portrays a figure from Turkish politics (likely a politician named Bahçeli) who is seemingly unconcerned or unmoved by the suffering. The caption "i sleep" in the first panel further emphasizes this apathy. The meme is implying that some people/figures remain oblivious or unconcerned, while others are going through a difficult time. It likely carries a criticism of their response to this catastrophe. It also suggests that fans who engage in political protests might be viewed as being distracted by their political affiliations from the suffering. Essentially, it uses irony and juxtaposition to portray a critical sentiment about the perceived detachment or indifference of certain individuals to pressing issues.

Resimde, Türkiye'nin milli savaş uçağı projesinin ilk parçasının üretildiğini duyuran bir Twitter paylaşımı görülüyor. Paylaşımda, "çok az kalmış bi 150 seneye falan biter bu iş" ifadesi, uzun süren projelerin veya hedeflerin ne kadar zaman alabileceğini esprili bir dille vurguluyor. Bu durum, Türkiye'nin milli savaş uçağı projesinin 150 yıl sürmesi anlamına gelmiyor. Aksine, bu tweet projenin önemli bir aşamasına ulaşılmasını ve bu projenin beklenenden çok daha kısa sürede tamamlanması durumunda ortaya çıkabilecek durumu şaka yollu ifade ediyor. "Çok az kalmış" ifadesi, işin biteceğine dair umut varken, "150 seneye falan" kısmı, projede uzun yıllara yayılabilecek çalışmaların olabileceği gerçeğine karşılık bir espri unsuruyla bağ kuruyor. Aslında espri, proje üzerindeki beklenti ve gerçekleşme olasılıkları arasındaki farkı vurgulamaktadır.

The image is a tweet. The tweet, written in Turkish, expresses frustration with a recurring theme or pattern. The joke, in essence, is a complaint about the Turkish political party (AKP) and how the poster feels like they see the same issues and problems repeatedly, as if the underlying causes of these problems never change. The phrase "Canımı az çok sıkan her olayın kök nedenine inince karşımda her zaman aynı şeyi görüyorum" translates to: "Whenever an event bothers me a little or a lot, when I get to the root cause, I always see the same thing." The final part of the tweet, "akp" indicates this perceived sameness is linked to the ruling party. In short, the tweeter is saying that they've investigated the issues raised by the AKP and found the same fundamental flaws repeating themselves over and over. This suggests a sense of cynicism and frustration with the perceived lack of progress or change in spite of the AKP's actions.

The image is a tweet, complaining about the current state of affairs (likely in Turkey, judging by the language used). **What's in the photo:** A tweet by a user named @jarlswag, with an image of a person, expressing frustration and criticism about various problems. The text describes issues like not being able to afford a car, healthy meals, entertainment, or a decent education. The tweet further laments the lengthy wait for medical care, the potential for repercussions for expressing grievances, and the perceived irrelevance of politics to everyday life. The final comment highlights a common criticism of the political system—that it's focused on periodic elections and procedures rather than genuinely addressing people's concerns. **The Joke (in Turkish):** The joke, or rather, the satirical observation, lies in the contrast between the tweet's complaints and the seemingly superficial or inconsequential aspects of political processes highlighted at the end. The tweet is a sarcastic and humorous reflection on the perceived inadequacy of political action to resolve daily, practical issues that affect people's lives. It mocks the idea that elections and political structures are the solution to problems like those highlighted. It implies that the current political system is not addressing the genuine needs of citizens. The expression "siyaset yeri zamanı değil" (politics is not the time) and the contrast with the daily issues (no car, no good food, no entertainment) are the core of the joke. It's a common type of humorous social commentary used on social media, especially in Turkey.

The image is a tweet thread. A Twitter account named "Raporlar" (@raporlar) posted a list of Turkish presidents and the number of defamation lawsuits filed against them. The list shows that Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has faced the most lawsuits (38,581). The reply from a user named "can" (@insiyaki31) to Raporlar's tweet says "I hope they don't mean it when they say 'lawsuit against a person', when it comes to a president." This is a lighthearted attempt to imply that the phrase "dava adamı" (lawsuit against a person) in this context was perhaps not meant to be taken literally. The joke is that using such a direct phrase, especially given the high number of lawsuits against Erdoğan, might be seen as overly harsh, or that the person making the statement may be misinterpreting or misrepresenting the intent of the lawsuits. It is a humorous, indirect way of criticizing the bluntness of the initial tweet without being overtly critical.

The image is a tweet thread. A user named DarkWeb Haber posted a statement by Necmettin Batırel, a Turkish sports commentator, criticizing Beşiktaş fans. The statement includes the claim that if it weren't for Erdoğan, the fans wouldn't have access to the stadium. The user Eren, replying to DarkWeb Haber's tweet, jokes that the criticism is misplaced because everyone is talking about Erdoğan, everywhere, and that doesn't cause stadium access problems. Eren's reply essentially says that complaining about Erdoğan is now *the* problem, and if the government is told to step down, that is when there's a problem. The "Yallah" at the end is an exhortation, similar to "Let's go!" In short, the joke plays on the current political climate in Turkey and the often passionate opinions related to Erdoğan, highlighting the absurdity of associating criticism of him with a sports issue. The image of a sad Pikachu, used by the respondent, is ironic and adds humor to the social commentary aspect of the exchange.

The image shows a tweet. The tweet is a response to a previous tweet (@Haber) about a religious group (a tarikat) complaining about a church providing aid in Hatay. The previous tweet said the tarikat members were displeased because the aid group was friendly and offered meals. It further claimed that members of the tarikat were "specially trained" in these activities. The joke, in this context, is about the implication that these aid-related activities could be considered part of a specific training scheme—and the humorous absurdity of considering simple acts of kindness to be part of a structured "training program." The implication is that the tarikat members are misinterpreting the aid workers' kindness as something more sinister or suspicious. The image accompanying the tweet is likely intended to reinforce this humorous interpretation; it's a screengrab of a video showing people in religious attire, which emphasizes the religious aspect of the tarikat, further fueling the humorous interpretation. The tweet itself could be seen as mocking the tarikat's perception of the situation or highlighting the perceived discrepancy between the actions and the reaction of the religious group. It suggests that the volunteers are simply being helpful, not part of a sinister plan.

The image shows two panels of a cartoon depicting a car. **Panel 1:** A man is driving a car. Text above the man says "akp'nin yaptığı" (what the AKP did), implying a criticism of the ruling party (AKP) in Turkey. Text below the car says "her iş yanlıştır" (everything they do is wrong). This panel suggests that the AKP's actions are flawed. **Panel 2:** The same car, but now a man and woman are kissing inside. This is a juxtaposition. The joke plays on the common understanding that the AKP is in power and their actions are questioned. The second panel, by contrasting the supposed "wrongdoing" of the AKP with a common and innocent action like kissing in the car, makes the point that the criticism seems out of proportion and maybe even silly. The implied humor comes from the absurdity of connecting criticism of a political party with a private act. In short, the joke uses visual humor to satirize potentially overly critical opinions against the AKP by highlighting the incongruity of such harsh criticism.

The photo is a tweet from the Konyaspor football club's official account. It's a statement in response to a perceived criticism, likely regarding a response to a recent tragedy (the earthquake) in Turkey. The joke, or rather, the implicit criticism, is in the first part of the tweet: "sizin açıklama yapmanıza gerek var mıydı ki aq işid ülkende bomba patlattığında saygı duruşunda ıslık çalmış kulüpsünüz" This translates to: "Was it necessary for you to make a statement about [our actions], given that you [the person/people being referenced] were whistling in respect during a bomb attack by ISIS in the country?" The implication is that the criticism is completely out of proportion and inappropriate, especially during a time of national tragedy. The club is likely accusing the criticizers of being insensitive. The use of "aq" is a harsh and informal insult which amplifies the point. It's a sarcastic and potentially insulting response.

The photo is a screenshot of a Twitter exchange. Ozan Bingöl, a Turkish figure (likely a public figure, given the context), tweets about the high cost of using a phone, specifically mentioning the taxes one effectively pays when using cell phones. He says you pay 3 taxes when getting the phone, 4 for reading the tweet, and 5 for charging it. Barış (@barisdalgicc), replies sarcastically asking what Ozan Bingöl wants from them, implying that high taxes don't seem to impact the problems/needs of the citizens. The humor lies in the absurd exaggeration of the implied taxes on phone use. It's a satirical comment on the perceived high cost of living and the lack of adequate solutions or support provided to citizens, in addition to the implication that these problems are not being addressed even with the high taxes. The joke is highlighting a perceived disconnect between the demands made of citizens in taxes and the actual solutions or assistance they receive.