The humor stems from the juxtaposition of a modern-day trivial problem (persistent hiccups) with a historical setting, creating an absurd and relatable scenario that is amplified by the creator's exaggerated reactions.
Summary
A creator humorously pretends to travel back to 1922 and reacts with disbelief and amusement to the idea that someone could still have hiccups from the previous day. The skit plays on the absurdity of modern concerns in a historical setting.
Structure
1Creator travels back to 1922
2Expresses disbelief about the year
3Learns a friend has had hiccups since yesterday
4Finds the situation funny
On-screen text
Me traveling back to 1922:
Transcript
oh hey
what year is it
what year is it
are you serious
it's 1922
oh okay
you're really in a good mood
something's funny happened
to my friend
what happened
he got the hiccups yesterday
and they still haven't stopped
can you believe that
that's funny
wait
what's your friend's name
Charles Osborne