Jokes about Blue-Eyed People: Why We Laugh at the Sky's Color Blue eyes. Poets dedicate poems to them, painters paint portraits, and fans of Spartak and Dynamo seem to have nothing to do with it. But there is another tradition — making fun of people with this rare and beautiful hue. Blue-eyed people are loved, admired, but at the same time gently teased. Why? Because humor is the best way to confess love without unnecessary pomposity. In this article, we have gathered the funniest, most absurd, and most surprising jokes about blue-eyed people, analyzed their origins, and added a pinch of self-irony. Why Blue-Eyed People in Particular? The History of Stereotypes Stereotypes about blue-eyed people date back to ancient times. In Scandinavian mythology, blue eyes were considered a sign of divine origin — Thor and Odin had them. In medieval Europe, they were associated with nobility and coldness, and in some cultures, with magic and even the ability to curse. But the more mystery, the more reasons for jokes. Today, about 8-10% of the world's population has blue eyes, making them a noticeable minority. As is known, minorities always become the object of friendly folk humor. Jokes are made about them mainly due to three things: supposed coldness, increased sensitivity to light, and stereotypical association with a northern character. And although all these \"characteristics\" are pure generalizations, they provide rich material for anecdotes. Classic Genre: Anecdotes about Blue-Eyed People Like any enduring image, blue-eyed people have their own set of classic anecdotes. Here are some pearls from the internet that are hopping from group to group: \"Two friends meet. One says: — My girlfriend is a brunette with blue eyes. She's just incredible. The other: — My girlfriend is a blonde with blue eyes. She's also great. The first: — Listen, what color are your eyes? The other (looking in the mirror): — Seems like blue… The first: — So we're also incredible!\" Or another: \"W ... Read more