Can somebody tell me if this is a valid use of humor?

College Essays
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<p>I need somebody to read one of my sentences and tell me if they instantly see that I am making a joke, or if it sailed right over their head.</p>

2

<p>Haha sure 10char</p>

3

<p>Sure; would you like to read my essay? (sorry, shamelessly flogging it…)</p>

4

<p>I’ll have a look/read.</p>

5

<p>ya send it to me. i did the same thing with my essay but my gc said its a stupid thing to write.</p>