10 Best Reoccurring Jokes In Avatar The Last Airbender

10. Azula Is Scary

Hard to argue with this one. One of the jokes that makes the most sense in terms of character is everyone's reactions to Azula. She is so powerful and scary that even the characters themselves feel the need to discuss it regularly.

The two funniest moments in regards to this come from Zuko and Iroh, the first being at the beginning of season two when given a choice between becoming refugees to Ba Sing Se, the capital of the earth nation to which they are the highest of enemies, or facing Azula. Without hesitation, Zuko says Ba Sing Se.

The second comes from Iroh when Zuko claims he will have to defeat Azula and presumes that Iroh will argue with him, to which the otherwise pacifistic mentor replies "no, she's crazy, and she needs to go down!". The line is delivered hilariously by the legend that is Mako.

The consistency of this joke works from a comedy standpoint, but also in regards to narrative. It creates an ever more fearsome persona for Azula, because it's clear she is such a threat to them all that they casually discuss how terrifying she is every time she's brought up. Them regarding her in their everyday life displays the impact she has on their heads.