Category Archives: Humour

Chinese Revolutionaries: a joke

What did Chinese revolutionaries throw at the US embassy in Beijing? Visa applications.

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Opinion Poll: a surprise result

In a public opinion survey, 1214 people in Liverpool were asked, “Which city is Britain’s second city?” 100% replied, “London” (Chris)

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My Designer Head

My Rasta multi- coloured wig Makes a big statement. Setting off the new me. My engineers sculpted my face: A chin modelled on Michael Douglas and wide- spaced eyes like Ghenghis Khan’s, complete with an Imperial Roman nose. Genius chemists, … Continue reading

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A Bob Monkhouse joke (1980s)

People always say: “You’re a comedian, tell us a joke!” They don’t say: “You’re a politician, tell us a lie!”

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Horse Racing: a joke

When the winner of the Grand National got back to the stables he remarked to the horse in the next box, “Well that boosted my self- esteem!”

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Capital Punishment: a joke

What do you say when you realise that you’ve shot the wrong man? C’est la vie.

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The Lethal Letter “S”

Salt kills Smoking kills Speeding kills Stress kills Sugar kills. I think I’ll have a beer. (Chris)

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Sado- Masochism: a joke

Masochist: “Please beat me!” Sadist : “No.” (Chris)

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A Bad Weekend

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Be a Great Teacher

Shakespeare wrote ‘All the worlds a stage’* a thought that every teacher should embrace because: All teaching is acting. The teacher is also script writer, director, choreographer, stage- manager, producer, in- house psychologist/social worker and educator. Being a teacher is … Continue reading

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