The 2nd sentence seems to imply that the joke didn't even meet the minimum standard, not the belly shaker that it was supposed to be, so it does make sense.
The first sentence seemed to be more sarcastic tone to it.
The 2nd one...more derogatory, since it goes "downhill".
Either one would work, it depends on what the objective is.
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Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell
The first sentence seemed to be more sarcastic tone to it.
The 2nd one...more derogatory, since it goes "downhill".
Either one would work, it depends on what the objective is.
__________________
Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell