Speaking or acting in “jest,” but not necessarily having people interpret this correctly.
In the Middle Ages, jesters relieved people from their worries for a while, and often kept royalty’ happy so that less severe judgments got handed out. In a modern
setting, this reflects taking much needed time to relax and enjoy life, and stop being such a difficult task master to yourself.
2. A message of not taking things seriously enough.
3. A longtime riddle or a puzzle may yet be solved.
4. Someone may be taking advantage of a situation. [2]
If you are the jester, then you are embarrassed about something you have done. [3]