Women claim that what they look for in a man is a sense of humor, but I don't believe it. Who do you want removing your bra–Tom Cruise or the Three Stooges?

The joke plays on a familiar dating cliché—"women want a man with a sense of humor"—by contrasting humor with conventional sex appeal. By invoking Tom Cruise as a shorthand for glamorous desirability and the Three Stooges as a shorthand for slapstick awkwardness, the line suggests that, in sexual or romantic situations, many people prioritize physical attractiveness and competence over comedic charm. The humor comes from the abrupt shift from abstract preference (“sense of humor”) to a vivid, intimate scenario (“removing your bra”), exposing how stated ideals can conflict with immediate desires. It also reflects stand-up’s tendency to puncture social scripts through exaggeration and pointed comparison.