r/ExplainTheJoke • u/RocketPoweredSad • 2d ago

Something about mushrooms?

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u/randbot5000 2d ago

I think this is a reach. Fairy rings, and the fae, are dangerous in mythology. Cold iron is a protection against them, and the joke is that we didn't realize the real reason for the metal playground equipment was to protect our children from the fae.

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u/SevereAlternative616 2d ago

I like mine better

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u/FireMaster2311 2d ago

I'm guessing you just want an excuse to think you are a fairy then... which... go for it.

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u/KapMe95 2d ago

I initially misread your username as "FairyMaster"... which... would have totally made your permission to be a fairy awesome