Quasi-koan

[Tanya Shivari]

An alternative, more humorous deviation from the traditional [koan] in the Eastern philosophical realm such as:
A quasi-koan almost invariably has a more comedic [subtext].
Traditional koans are generally devoid of humorous subtexts.
i.e., What is the sound of one-hand clapping?
A quasi-koan has a similar, riddle-like essence but is less serious than its traditional predecessor.
i.e., Is a person with [MPD] ever truly alone?