Tag Archives: Black humour

Grade ‘A’ Reassurance

Sarah: “How often do planes crash?” Stewardess: “Just once.”

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A KGB joke

Q: “Why do policemen walk the streets in teams of three?” A: “One can read, one can write, and the other one keeps watch on intellectuals.”

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A barman from hell

Jim: “Do you serve non-alcoholic Guinness?” Barman: “Yes we do.” Jim: “I’d like a pint please.” Barman: “Do you want a colouring book and pencils with that?”

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Ricky Gervais on Gay Marriage

“Same sex marriage is not a gay privilege, it’s equal rights. Privilege would be something like gay people not paying taxes. Like churches don’t.”

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Book Review: Tim Dorsey ~ Florida Roadkill (1999)

Carl Hiaasen created zany Florida novels about the environment, corruption, casual murder and destruction all laced with quickfire humour.  He created a genre. Tim Dorsey cashed in. This book is a mini-homage by including Hiaasen in the narrative. So how … Continue reading

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Hospital Visit

Fred: “I visited Jim in hospital and took some grapes and a bottle of whisky.” Bob: “That was nice of you.” Fred: “Yes. I don’t think he’d noticed they were gone when I left.”

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COP28: And Greta said what?

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A KGB archaeologist joke

Soviet archaeologists discovered a mummy but were stumped as to its origins. The KGB  offered to help with their inquiries. The mummy was delivered to their headquarters. Two hours later the KGB archaeologist said, “His name is Amenkhotep 23rd.” “How … Continue reading

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When does life begin?

A catholic priest, a Church of England clergyman and a rabbi discuss when life begins – “…at conception” said the priest, “…at birth” said the clergyman.  “…when the children grow up, leave home and the dog dies” said the rabbi. … Continue reading

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Teaching empathy

Susan was walking in a forest with her daughter when Jill said, “Mum, I’m scared.” “Well imagine how scared I’ll be walking back by myself.”

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