Category Archives: Humour

Thwarted Ambitions

Posted on July 18, 2016 by odeboyz

(Del)

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A Boris Johnson-Michael Gove Conversation

Posted on July 12, 2016 by odeboyz

Boris Johnson I’m so glad that we’re friends after all this time, Michael Michael Gove If you want a friend buy a dog. (Trad.)  

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A Doctor-Patient Conversation

Posted on July 5, 2016 by odeboyz

Doctor How long have you believed that you are a dog, Mr Rover? Mr Rover Since I was a puppy. (Graham B.)

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Farming: a wordless poem

Posted on June 7, 2016 by odeboyz

(Chris)

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A Supermarket Conversation

Posted on May 31, 2016 by odeboyz

A woman in a supermarket is following a grandfather and his badly-behaved grandson. He has his hands full with the child screaming for sweets, biscuits, all sorts of things. The Grand-dad is saying in a controlled voice: “Easy, William, we … Continue reading →

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A Grumpy Old Man

Posted on May 16, 2016 by odeboyz

All dress up in our best Togs Food aplenty, on large platters The hall, nice enough Well, thought I, ‘this should all go well After all, it’s the company that matters’. Family, I’ve known for years Friends, we’ve known for … Continue reading →

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Sir Malcolm Sargent on Stockhausen

Posted on April 25, 2016 by odeboyz

When Sir Malcolm Sargent, chief conductor of London’s ‘Proms’ festival was asked whether he had ever conducted any Stockhausen, he was briefly silent before replying, “I think I once trod in some.” I take it, the great man didn’t care … Continue reading →

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A Nervous Bridegroom Conversation

Posted on April 19, 2016 by odeboyz

Larry Fortensky* I’m very nervous Elizabeth. Elizabeth Taylor Why’s that my dear? Larry Fortensky Well I know what to do but I’m not sure that I can make it interesting. *Elizabeth Taylor’s sixth husband (Chris)

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Three Humorous Conversations

Posted on March 8, 2016 by odeboyz

(1) A Walking to School Conversation Jim My uncle has just had a promotion Fred Oh. What’s he now? Jim He’s my dad. (2) A Workplace Conversation Manager What’s your greatest weakness? Jim Honesty. Manager I really don’t think that … Continue reading →

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A Weird Ending to a Night Out

Posted on February 25, 2016 by odeboyz

Some while ago, after an evening down the pub with my good friends Chris and Mick I stood sometime at the bus-stop, before catching the bus home. Eventually I reached my stop. After getting off, I stood at the bus-stop waiting … Continue reading →

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