You laugh - but my earlier comment was flagged, presumably because of its comic nature. Which is fair enough, but I don't get why some comic comments are a problem (mine) and others not.
> user: verisimi -- created: August 29, 2021 -- karma: 519
I would posit the flagging had something to do with this, plus other data intrinsic to the words used.
The above comment isn't just silly, but a reference to an ancient advertising campaign. Anyone over a certain age -old like me- will recognize that campaign.
Large karma pools allow for more 'trust' on HN, and more leeway and access to special features.
Only the Mods/Devs could answer your question succinctly, however.
I don't know - I avoid attempts at humour because more often than not people don't find it funny and it doesn't add to the discussion.
I mean, this is my best result this year(7 points):
The only jokes tolerated are the humans who post really stupid stuff.
Actual jokes like from the ad campaign from Chick-Fil-A aren't really funny, either.