The names of the pictured things have something in common. When you figure out what that is, you'll be doubled over in laughter. The highlighted hint states, " I hope this doesn't take a long time to figure out." Stop reading if you don't want to know that it could take ages.
googol
googol
chess
pentagram
wires
yesterday
whywoolyowl
044
eye
horseplay
The answer is yesterday.
The answer is france.