There's a cartoon in the paper, it's one image of a wife speaking to a marriage counselor, and she says regarding husband: "And then, do you know what he did on our honeymoon, just 21 years ago?"
127. Ask Jonah For Me
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Traditional
A new believer was on a plane with an intellectual (a man educated beyond his intelligence). He sneered at her reading the Bible. Asked if she believed it?
"Yes."
"Jonah and the whale story?"
"Yes."
"How did it happen?"
"Don't know, but I'll find out when I get to heaven."
"What if Jonah isn't there?"
"Then I guess you'll have to ask him for me."
128. Attracted To A Frog
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Traditional
Fortuneteller, gazing into crystal ball, to frog: You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable desire to know all about you. She will be compelled to get close to you; you'll fascinate her."
Frog: "Where am I? At a singles club?"
Fortuneteller: "Biology class."
129. Bad Timing
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Traditional
Every day a man used to walk by a jewelry store, stop and set his watch by the big clock in the window. One day the jeweler happened to be standing in his doorway. He greeted the man in a friendly way and said; "I see you set your watch by my clock. What kind of work do you do that demands such correct time each day?" "I'm the watchman at the plant down the street," said the man. "My job is to blo...
130. Challenge
Illustration
Traditional
The drill sergeant making his morning announcements to a group of newcomers in a training camp, stated: “Today, gentlemen, I have some good news and some bad news.
“First, the good, Private Peters will be setting the pace on our morning run.”
With this the platoon was overjoyed, as Private Peters was overweight and terribly slow.
But then the drill sergeant finished his statement: “Now for the ...
131. Cup of Joy
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Traditional
Ever notice that when your cup of happiness is full, somebody always jogs your elbow?
132. Getting Outfoxed
Illustration
Traditional
Aesop, the ancient storyteller, told this fable: Once upon a time, a donkey found a lion's skin. He tried it on, strutted around, and frightened many animals. Soon a fox came along, and the donkey tried to scare him, too. But the fox, hearing the donkey's voice, said, "If you want to terrify me, you'll have to disguise your bray."
Aesop's moral: Clothes may disguise a fool, but his words will giv...
133. Haves & Have-Nots
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Traditional
People can be divided into three classes:
the Haves,
the Have-Nots, and
the Have-Not-Paid-for-What-They-Haves.
To entertain some people, all you have to do is listen.
Not, how did he die?
But, how did he live?
Not, what did he gain?
But, what did he give?
These are the merits
To measure the worth
Of a man as a man,
Regardless of birth.
Not, what was his station?
But, had he a heart?
And how did he play
His God-given part?
136. How Do You Look at It?
Illustration
Traditional
A shoe manufacturer who decided to open the Congo market sent two salesmen to the undeveloped territory. One salesman cabled back: "Prospect here nil. No one wears shoes." The other salesman reported enthusiastically, "Market potential terrific! Everyone is barefooted."
137. It's Really Dad
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Traditional
Two first graders were overheard as they left Sunday School class, "Do you really believe all that stuff about the devil?"
"No, I think it's like Santa Claus. It's really your dad."
138. Late To Work
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Traditional
A new employee had been caught coming in late for work three times and the fourth morning the foreman decided to read the riot act. "Look here," he snapped, "don't you know what time we start work around here?" "No, sir," said the man, "they're always working when I get here."
139. Lucky
Humor Illustration
Traditional
Lost-and-found column of a Midwestern newspaper: "Lost dog brown fur, some missing due to mange, blind in one eye, deaf, lame leg due to recent traffic accident, slightly arthritic. Goes by the name of 'Lucky.'"
Business is what, if you don't have, you go out of.