Category Archives: Humour

A Sharply Focused Teacher

Posted on September 16, 2014 by odeboyz

“Had a long talk with Mr Dork. I explained I was a one- parent child with an unemployed bad- tempered father. Mr Dork said that he wouldn’t care if I was the offspring of a black, lesbian, one- legged mother … Continue reading →

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Spike Milligan’s Crossword for Idiots*

Posted on September 3, 2014 by odeboyz

Clues 1 Across: First letter of the alphabet 1 Down:   The indefinite article *An Equal Opportunities Crossword .

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Raising Academic Standards: a statistical joke

Posted on August 25, 2014 by odeboyz

Jim moved from Cambridge to Oxford and raised the academic standards of both universities. (Chris)

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The Hackney Saga

Posted on August 22, 2014 by odeboyz

Bob Beavis, my senior carpenter, was a great asset to me in that within his apprenticeship he had been taught how to become more than just a carpenter but a skilled joiner he used to overcome any technical problems. For … Continue reading →

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Town Hall Mouse

Posted on August 19, 2014 by odeboyz

“Well I declare”, said the Mayor with a stare – “There’s a mouse, just a sitting right there on my chair”. The Deputy Mayor looked over and said, “My goodness you’re right and its made it his bed”. The Mace … Continue reading →

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Marriage Guidance: Australian Style

Posted on August 19, 2014 by odeboyz

Jim: “My wife won’t speak to me. I want a divorce.” Marriage Counsellor: “Sounds pretty good to me. I’d think again if I were you.”

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Wedding Dress: a joke

Posted on August 5, 2014 by odeboyz

Jim’s wife was admiring herself in front of the mirror and said, “Do you know I can still get into my wedding dress!” Jim replied, “And I can still get into my wedding tie.” (Mike W.)

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In the Line of Fire: British Style

Posted on July 29, 2014 by odeboyz

A British cabinet minister once asked his bodyguard if he could actually prevent an assassination. “I doubt it,” the officer replied, “but being so close I could write a much better report.” (Chris)

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Assymetry: a joke

Posted on July 22, 2014 by odeboyz

Jim had been happily married for 40 years unlike his wife. (Chris)

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Actuary: a joke

Posted on July 8, 2014 by odeboyz

“I became an actuary because I didn’t have the personality to be an accountant.” (Chris)

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