Jokes in Panamanian Spanish

Panamanian humor often revolves around local expressions and cultural quirks. A classic Panamanian joke: “¿Por qué los panameños no pueden ser astronautas? Porque no hay chivas en el espacio.” (Why can’t Panamanians be astronauts? Because there are no ‘chivas’ in space.) This plays on ‘chiva’, the colorful buses typical in Panama. Another popular joke is: “¿Cómo se dice ‘fast food’ en Panamá? ‘Fren, dame una fritura’.” (How do you say ‘fast food’ in Panama? ‘Friend, give me some fried food’.) This showcases the Panamanian love for fried street food and local slang.

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