Category Archives: Humour

P G Wodehouse: Jill the Reckless

“She had never yet been frightened of any man, but there was something reptilian about this fat, yellow- headed individual which, disgusted her, much as cockroaches had done in her childhood.” Chris

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Casting problems for the school play

A Jewish boy comes home from school and tells his mother he has a part in the play. She asks, “What part is it?” The boy says, “I play the part of the Jewish husband.” The mother scowls and says, … Continue reading

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Film Review ~ The Death of Stalin (Steve Buscemi and Simon Russell Beale)

The court of Stalin was populated with cringing, bullying, mediocre psychopaths. Psychopath-in-chief Beria (Simon Russell Beale) moves from a boozy, jocular meeting with Stalin straight to the torture chambers of ‘his’ prison. Throughout the film he jokes about torture. Lists … Continue reading

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Beware of clever wives

A New York attorney representing a wealthy art collector called and asked to speak to his client. “Saul, I have some good news and, I have some bad news.” The art collector replied, “I’ve had an awful day; let’s hear … Continue reading

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Modern day threats for old fashioned problems

 

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A Hospital Bed Conversation

An Englishman & an Irishman are in the hospital laid side by side in beds. The Englishman looks over at the Irishman and peels away his oxygen mask from his face. “I’m English…” Said the Englishman. The Irishman also takes … Continue reading

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Fun Loving Baby

 

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Going out with a bang

An elderly, but hardy cattleman from Texas once told a young female neighbour that if she wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a pinch of gunpowder on her oatmeal each morning.  She did this religiously … Continue reading

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A child’s keen sense of humour

The boss wondered why one of employees was absent but hadn’t phoned in sick. He phoned his home and a child answered. ‘Is your daddy home?’ ‘ Small voice whispered, ‘Yes, but he’s out in the garden ‘ May I … Continue reading

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It’s Hell in Heaven

Peggy

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