I bet the guy who tried to pull the sword out right before Arthur told his wife everyday for the rest of their lives that he loosened it and that’s why Arthur got it out…
Why It’s Funny
This joke plays on the common husband trope of exaggerating one’s contributions to a success. It reframes a legendary mythical moment into a classic ‘dad’ experience of trying to look like a hero to his spouse by taking credit for someone else’s achievement.