Tag Archives: Black humour

Can you give me a push?

Posted on September 24, 2018 by odeboyz

A man and his wife were awakened at 3 a.m. by a loud pounding on the door. He got up and went to the door and found a drunk standing in the doorway. “What do you want?” “A push.” “It’s … Continue reading →

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How research grants get distributed

Posted on August 21, 2018 by odeboyz

NASA was interviewing professionals to be sent to Mars. Only one could go and they wouldn’t be returning. The first applicant, an engineer, was asked how much she wanted to be paid for going. “A million dollars,” she answered, “because … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mick Herron- Slow Horses

Posted on August 21, 2018 by odeboyz

Every organisation has people who don’t fit in. Slough House is full of MI5 rejects, underachievers and the really talented who don’t fit in: they don’t have any career prospects. Jackson Lamb is significantly superior to everyone else with a … Continue reading →

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My worst day!

Posted on July 20, 2018 by odeboyz

There I was sitting at the bar staring at my drink when a large, trouble-making biker steps up next to me, grabs my drink and gulps it down in one swig. “Well, whatcha’ gonna do about it?” he says, menacingly, … Continue reading →

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Women always win

Posted on July 17, 2018 by odeboyz

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

Posted on July 12, 2018 by odeboyz

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

Posted on May 1, 2018 by odeboyz

“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

Posted on April 20, 2018 by odeboyz

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

Posted on April 10, 2018 by odeboyz

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A Christian in the Roman Colosseum

Posted on April 3, 2018 by odeboyz

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

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