Wrong Side

Old Jacob Miles, raging hypochondriac, was convinced that the pain on his left side was appendicitis. Mrs. Miles explained that the appendix is on the right side. “So, aha! THAT’s why it hurts so much. “said Jacob. “My appendix is on the wrong side!” This joke is included in the Black Book of Jokes. You … Read more

Thou Standest

A burglar broke into the home of a good Quaker gentleman. From upstairs, the Quaker heard the noises below and realized there was an intruder. He took his hunting rifle to the top of the stairs and announced: “Friend, I mean to do thee no harm, but where thou standest is where I am about … Read more

Carry Spare Change

Deciding to take up jogging, the middle-aged man was astounded by the wide selection of jogging shoes available at the local sports shoe store. While trying on a basic pair of jogging shoes, he noticed a minor feature and asked the clerk about it. “What’s this little pocket thing here on the side for?” “Oh, … Read more

Offer Anwar

During the trade wars of the 18th century, bartering was quite common among seafaring merchants who needed laborers to load and unload their wares at each port. They were willing to trade just about anything to get strong, loyal workers. At one port, the captain of a merchant ship had his eye on a well-built, … Read more

Raisin Bread

Husband to stepford wife: “There are times we must save money and make every nickel count!” Wife: “That’s the reason I bought three loaves of bread today. “ Husband: “Three loaves of bread? I haven’t seen anything in the news where there has been a raise in bread. “ Wife: “I don’t know anything about … Read more

Friend Yes

A heavily bandaged man was sitting up in bed at the hospital when his friend came to visit. “What happened to you?” the friend asked. “Well, we went to the amusement park and decided to ride the roller coaster. As we came to the top of the highest loop, I noticed a sign by the … Read more

Auntie I’ve

Auntie Madeline bought herself a new rear-engine continental car. She took an old friend for a spin, but after only half a mile, the car broke down. Both women got out and opened up the front of the car. “Oh, Maddie, “said her friend, “you’ve lost your engine!” “Never mind, dear, “said auntie. “I’ve got … Read more