How Taxes Work and Why They Matter
The king thought long and hard, and finally came up with a brilliant plan: he would tax the jokes in the kingdom.
“Everyone enjoys a good joke, so it's only fair that they should pay for the privilege.”
Royal Decree!
All public jokes require registration before they reach the town square.
The Great People's Rebellion
The people started to tell jokes and puns again, and soon the entire kingdom was in on the joke.
| King's Treasury | People's happiness |
|---|---|
| Empty | Overflowing |
| Modest | Satisfied |
| Full | Ecstatic |
The King's Plan
Royal accountants translated the decree into a simple three-tier schedule so towns could forecast the cost of each festival.