Tag Archives: Black humour

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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American Prison Joke

Q: Why are white guys frightening?A: Because you know they’re guilty.

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More conspiring than thee

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A KGB* joke

The regional KGB headquarters in Arkhangelsk suffered a major fire and was almost completely destroyed. Shortly after, a man phoned. “I’m sorry, we can’t do anything,” said the receptionist. “The KGB has burnt down.”Five minutes later, the receptionist received another … Continue reading

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An anatomy class for veterinary students

First-year students were attending a class on a cow. The professor began his lecture, “Vet’s need two important qualities. Firstly, they shouldn’t be disgusted by anything involving an animal’s body.” The professor stuck his finger in the cow’s anus, withdrew … Continue reading

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