Harrison Ford, the legendary American actor, gained fame for his performances in enduring classics like Star Wars and the Indiana Jones series. With his rugged appeal and adaptable acting, Ford has enthralled global audiences, establishing himself as a revered presence in Hollywood’s film legacy.
The actor once cracked a joke that received a standing ovation from the audience. The star of Indiana Jones made an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman, where Letterman coaxed Ford into cracking a side-splitting, impeccably-timed joke about broccoli.
What Was Harrison Ford’s Dirty Broccoli Joke
Harrison Ford jokingly expressed concern about his spouse’s reaction, hinting that she wouldn’t be too thrilled if he shared the joke. “If I tell this joke my wife is going to be so mad at me.” Thankfully, Letterman assured Ford that he would pen a note for him before delving into the supermarket-related broccoli joke.
Ford told a joke about a man at the grocery store’s produce department. A customer asked about the availability of broccoli. Despite explaining its unavailability, she persisted. An amusing exchange followed, resulting in a witty punchline.
Ford said (via YouTube):
“So this guy’s working in the produce department at the grocery store and a lady walks up and she says ‘Excuse me, where’s the broccoli, I can’t find the broccoli.’ He said ‘Oh I’m really sorry ma’am we ran out of broccoli, will have some tomorrow morning.’ And he goes back to his work and he’s stacking the oranges and he hears behind him ‘mister,’ and he turns around and it’s the same way she says ‘where’s the broccoli?’ I will have some tomorrow, he says and goes back to work. This woman walks right up to his face and she says ‘How come I can’t find any broccoli?’ He says ‘How do you spell a cat.’ She replies C A T. He says how do you spell F*ck in broccoli? She says there is no f*ck in broccoli. So that’s what I’m trying to tell you, lady.”
Ford’s broccoli joke received a standing ovation from the audience present at the David Letterman’s show.
Harrison Ford Was Betrayed By a Star Wars Co-star
While watching a significant scene from cinema’s history, Mark Hamill faced a tricky situation. Bound by a vow of secrecy, he surprised his friend and co-star Harrison Ford with the revelation that he was Darth Vader’s son. Ford, known for portraying a character defined by charm and loyalty, was taken aback by the disclosure, as shared by Hamill on The Graham Norton Show.
Hamill said (via YouTube):
“At the screening, when that happened, Harrison turned to me and said, ‘Hey, kid, you didn’t f**king tell me that.’ I apologize for the f-bomb, I only use it for historical accuracy! I was so thrilled because I don’t like having the burden of that. I talk in my sleep, I’m clearly dangerous.”
Although the incident had its humorous side, Hamill grappled with the responsibility of maintaining the secret. Concerned about inadvertently spilling the beans, he particularly worried about his tendency to chatter in his sleep. Post their stints in the Star Wars series, Hamill and Ford pursued divergent trajectories in the world of film.
