Are you joking?

[Toruk Taronyu]

Kaltxì ma smuktu!

Do the Na'vi have jokes?  It'd be interesting to learn their sense of humor.  (and how it translates into their use of language!)
If anyone knows any good Na'vi jokes, get 'em posted!!

[Tsa'räni]

They most certainly have jokes and what seems to be an overall good sense of humor.  The movie (you know, the parts where they aren't dying or fighting for their lives) and the especially the ASG actually portray them as a playful people.

In the movie we see evidence of this mostly through Jake and Neytiri's interactions.  Though there is obviously a romantic element involved, I think it still reflects the overall playful and celebratory nature of the Na'vi.  Some instances include Jake's pulling of Neytiri's tail, their sideways swoops at each other while flying in formation, Neytiri's obvious enjoyment of flying and of the thrill of toruk chasing them (once they got away).

The ASG contains this quote in scrawled notes, "Despite oppression, the Na'vi retaina joyousness and delight in Pandora's bounty.  Community-oriented, they emphasize play."  Another example, from the exact same page, is given in the description of the "utu mauti" (translated as push fruit).  Here it talks of this fruit being difficult to obtain and thus holding a special value where it is common for Na'vi to offer it to others only to be refused due to etiquette.  I continues about a common joke being for a Na'vi to take the offered fruit and make as if to begin biting into it before returning it to the finder untouched.

[Kaltxì Palulukan!]

Kaltxì ma smuktu!

Do the Na'vi have jokes?  It'd be interesting to learn their sense of humor.  (and how it translates into their use of language!)
If anyone knows any good Na'vi jokes, get 'em posted!!

Why did the Yerik (hexapede) cross the road?

Spoiler

Because some skxawng tawtute put one in his way!

I know, I know . . . (and I apologize). But if you can come up with a better punch-line, please lemme know, or just repost the joke! But it is funny--from a Na'vi perspective about the uselessness of "roads."

Spoiler

"We build them schools and teach them English ... give them medicine ... roads! But they prefer mud."
--Selfridge

[kailaunil]

Why did the Yerik (hexapede) cross the road?

Spoiler
Because some skxawng tawtute put one in his way!

lol i liked it !!!

[Technowraith]

They most certainly have jokes and what seems to be an overall good sense of humor.  The movie (you know, the parts where they aren't dying or fighting for their lives) and the especially the ASG actually portray them as a playful people.

In the movie we see evidence of this mostly through Jake and Neytiri's interactions.  Though there is obviously a romantic element involved, I think it still reflects the overall playful and celebratory nature of the Na'vi.  Some instances include Jake's pulling of Neytiri's tail, their sideways swoops at each other while flying in formation, Neytiri's obvious enjoyment of flying and of the thrill of toruk chasing them (once they got away).

The ASG contains this quote in scrawled notes, "Despite oppression, the Na'vi retaina joyousness and delight in Pandora's bounty.  Community-oriented, they emphasize play."  Another example, from the exact same page, is given in the description of the "utu mauti" (translated as push fruit).  Here it talks of this fruit being difficult to obtain and thus holding a special value where it is common for Na'vi to offer it to others only to be refused due to etiquette.  I continues about a common joke being for a Na'vi to take the offered fruit and make as if to begin biting into it before returning it to the finder untouched.

The Banana Fruit explanation always makes me laugh. I should try that with a banana.

[Kaltxì Palulukan!]

. . .The ASG contains this quote in scrawled notes, "Despite oppression, the Na'vi retaina joyousness and delight in Pandora's bounty.  Community-oriented, they emphasize play."  Another example, from the exact same page, is given in the description of the "utu mauti" (translated as push fruit).  Here it talks of this fruit being difficult to obtain and thus holding a special value where it is common for Na'vi to offer it to others only to be refused due to etiquette.  I continues about a common joke being for a Na'vi to take the offered fruit and make as if to begin biting into it before returning it to the finder untouched.

The Banana Fruit explanation always makes me laugh. I should try that with a banana.
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Suddenly I am reminded of Disney's sickeningly polite squirrels (I refuse to believe they ate chipmunks, as I hate the sound of that word). They are minor characters, but famous for their "after you! Oh no! I could not! But I insist! . . . Only if you go first!"

It's politeness hell! (but strangely amusing)

[Txur’Itan]

Takuk? Takuk?

San srak?
Eywa nga.
Eywa oeri?
Oeti ke Eywa.
Eywa ngahu!
Ngati sxkawngìri, "hìyuk" ke nìNa'vi!

Spoiler

Knock? Knock?
Yes?
Eywa you.
Eywa me?
I am not Eywa.
Eywa ngahu!
You moron, that joke doesn't translate!

[Coyote]

"What did the Tawtute say to the People?"
"We come in peace!"

OK, sorta bittersweet and ironic, more than truly "funny".



"What does a palulukan have for lunch?"
"Any thing it damn well pleases."



"What does a palulukan call a Na'vi marathon runner?"
"Fast food!"

[Kaltxì Palulukan!]

"What did the Tawtute say to the People?"
"We come in peace!"

"What does a palulukan have for lunch?"
"Any thing it damn well pleases."

"What does a palulukan call a Na'vi marathon runner?"
"Fast food!"

I vote "Win!" I especially liked the first one--it has that twist of irony that makes it memorable.

[Rain]

Another along the Palulukan line...

How many ayskxawng can a hungry Palulukan eat?

Spoiler

As many as he wants.

What is small, funny, and pink?

Spoiler

A tawtute!

Yeah, kinda lame, but they make the ten-year-olds laugh.

['Ì'awn Menari]

Why did the Yerik (hexapede) cross the road?

Spoiler

Because some skxawng tawtute put one in his way!

i like that joke XD

['Ì'awn Menari]

Takuk? Takuk?

San srak?
Eywa nga.
Eywa oeri?
Oeti ke Eywa.
Eywa ngahu!
Ngati sxkawngìri, "hìyuk" ke nìNa'vi!

Spoiler

Knock? Knock?
Yes?
Eywa you.
Eywa me?
I am not Eywa.
Eywa ngahu!
You moron, that joke doesn't translate!

HRH i'm so saving that one that's funny 

[Zalorticus]

What did the Toruk say to Jake Sully?

Spoiler

You know I get you back for this, right?

What did Quaritch do to Hometree?

Spoiler

Oh wait...

[Elektrolurch]

Yep, there are Na'vi jokes.. but less than humans'. There's also other humor, just.. telling funny stories or whatever.. The Na'vi really do laugh a lot.

['Ì'awn Menari]

In that enviorment ppl could use a good laugh ^_^