Tag Archives: Black humour

Women always win

A couple were having a bad patch. They agreed it was best not to talk at all as everything seemed to turn into a row. Their truce was successful and they got used to communicating through written messages. One day … Continue reading

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A conversation between my parents

Mum: I’ve been bitten by a mosquito! Dad: I’ll bet it’s regretting it. Chris

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A Hedy Lamarre quip

“Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid.” In addition to being a film star she was an engineer in the first rank Lamarr was inspired to innovate as [Howard] Hughes wanted … Continue reading

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Empathy Explained

Never tell your troubles to anyone. 20% of people don’t care and the other 80% are glad you have them. Richard M

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Women’s March against Trump 2018

Richard M.

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A Christian in the Roman Colosseum

Christian to the lion: You’re doing God’s work. Chris (inspired by Dave Allen)

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A novice taxi driver

A passenger in a taxi heading for Heathrow airport gently tapped the driver on the shoulder to get his attention. The driver screamed, lost control of the cab, nearly hit a bus and stopped inches away from a large plate … Continue reading

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Designer guns for teachers

Chris

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A Trade Unionist goes to Japan

A Japanese firm took over a British company and knew that there would be cultural problems so they took both senior management and trade unionists to Japan. When they returned they gathered together in the board room for a discussion. … Continue reading

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Why it’s better to have a general anaesthetic

A man is recovering from surgery when the Surgical Nurse appears and asks him how he is feeling. I’m OK but I didn’t like the four letter-words the doctor used in surgery,’ he answered. What did he say,’ asked the … Continue reading

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