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Leg Pains - Tues 20 December 2011
An old man went to the doctor complaining of a terrible pain in his leg.
Some Kind of Pill - Tues 20 December 2011
A farmer goes in half with a friend to buy a bull so he can increase his stock.
One Good Reason - Mon 19 December 2011
A man was driving home late one afternoon, and he was driving above the speed limit.
Wise Old Lady - Mon 19 December 2011
A farmer stopped by the local mechanic shop to have his truck fixed. They couldn't do it while he waited, so he said he didn't live far and would just walk home.
Dust to Dust - Thurs 15 December 2011
One day after the service a little boy approached the parish priest with a question...
The Christmas Spirit - Fri 16 December 2011
It was Christmas Eve. Harry and Shirley had returned from an enjoyable midnight mass at their local church. They arrived home and spent a short while relaxing by an open fire before retiring to bed.
Not What It Looks Like - Thurs 15 December 2011
A married couple have been stranded on a deserted island for many years. One day another man washes up on shore.
The Old Rooster - Fri 16 December 2011
Farmer Brown goes out one bay and buys a brand new stud rooster for his chicken.
Efficient Waiters - Wed 14 December 2011
A man entered a restaurant and sat at the only open table. As he sat down, he knocked the spoon off the table with his elbow.
Hypnotist At Senior Citizens Centre
It was entertainment night at the Senior Centre. Claude the hypnotist exclaimed: "I'm here to put you into a .....
Ground Rules - Mon 12 December 2011
A couple were married and, following the wedding, the husband laid down some rules.
Dumber By the Minute - Tues 13 December 2011
Two parents take their son on vacation and go to a nude beach.
Cross-Eyed Dog - Tues 13 December 2011
A man takes his Rottweiler to the vet. "My dog's cross eyed. Is there anything you can do for him?"
Angel on the Christmas Tree - Wed 14 December 2011
One Christmas, a long time ago, Santa Claus was getting ready for his annual trip; but there were problems... everywhere.
I Can Explain - Fri 9 December 2011
A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down the main street.
Strange Illness - Mon12 December 2011
It was the doctor's last patient consultation of Christmas Eve. A mother came in with her young daughter and asked if he would examine her because she had been showing some strange symptoms.
Pretty Today - Fri 9 December 2011
A woman in her 30's was taking her mother, who was in her 50's to the gynecologist.
Across the Border - Thurs 8 December 2011
While crossing the US-Mexican border on his bicycle, the man was stopped by a guard who pointed to two sacks the man had on his shoulders.
Sweet Dreams - Mon 5 December 2011
Three men arrived at a hotel to find that they were all booked up and only had a single room left with a single bed.
Free Oranges - Thurs 8 December 2011
One day, the police raided a brothel and arrested a group of prostitutes, including a young girl.
Christmas Shopping - Mon 5 December 2011
Even with a thousand games, dolls and crafts to choose from, my customer at the toy store still couldn't find a thing for her grandson.
Work Experience - Tues 6 December 2011
After leaving the navy, a man applied for a job as a fork-lift driver in a soft drink factory.
Mum's Cooking - Fri 2 December 2011
The banana cake I was making was in the oven when my 16-year-old came into the kitchen where the family had gathered.
Newlyweds - Fri 2 December 2011
The newlyweds are in their honeymoon room and the groom decides to let the bride know where she stands right from the start of the marriage.
A New World - Wed 30 November 2011
A college student challenged a senior citizen, saying it was impossible for their generation to understand his.
Collision Course - Thurs 1 Dec 2011
Through the pitch-black night, the captain sees a light dead ahead on a collision course with his ship.
On Heat - Wed 30 November 2011
A little girl asks her mum, "Mum, can I take the dog for a walk around the block?".
Blind Wood Tester - Thurs 1 December 2011
A blind man interviews for a job as a quality controller at the local wood mill.
Clean Up Crew Needed - Mon 28 November 2011
A man is in the line at the supermarket check out, but when he gets to the register he realizes he's forgotten to pick up his condoms.
One Special Night - Tues 29 November 2011
John just graduated from clinical psychology and opens his first office.
How to Break the Habit - Mon 28 November 2011
Two old ladies were discussing their husbands over tea.
The Secret To A Happy Life - Tues 29 November 2011
A lady noticed an old happy man sitting on his porch.
Mad Cow - Fri 25 November 2011
A female reporter was conducting an interview with a farmer about Mad Cow Disease.
Good Memory - Fri 25 November 2011
An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen.
The Magical Frog - Wed 23 November 2011
A man with an unusual problem seeks help from a witch in the forest.
Skylight - Thurs 24 November 2011
Joan, who was a rather well-proportioned girl, spent almost all of her vacation sunbathing on the roof of her hotel.
Big John's A-Comin' - Thurs 24 November 2011
A bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid new bartender.
The Harder You Rub - Tues 22 November 2011
The teacher walked into the classroom to find a particular word chalked in small letters on the board.
Strong Man - Tues 22 November 2011
The strong young man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength.
Young Businessman - Wed 23 November 2011
A young businessman had just started his own firm.
Three Rugby Coaches – Robbie Deans, Martin Johnson and Graham Henry - are invited to heaven watch the World Cup .....
Barak Obama and David Cameron are shown a time machine which can see 100 years into the future. They both decide to .....
The Perfect Mate - Mon 21 November 2011
At a local coffee bar, a young woman was expounding on her idea of the perfect mate to some of her friends.
The Clock Shop - Mon 21 November 2011
A man walks into a watch and clock store and unzips his trousers...
What Size? - Fri 18 November 2011
A man goes into a drug store and asks the cashier for some condoms.
Mental Health - Thurs 17 November 2011
"Would you mind telling me, Doctor," Bob asked, "how you detect a mental deficiency in somebody who appears completely normal?"
Lay Offs - Thurs 17 November 2011
The manager was having difficulty with profits and fixed costs, so there was only one solution - more layoffs.
For the Girl Who Has Everything - Wed 16 November 2011
A friend was discussing ideas for his wife's birthday.
A Big Glass of Water - Tues 15 November 2011
A man goes to the doctor and tells him that he hasn't been feeling well.
Buffalo Hunter - Tues 15 November 2011
A soldier was given the job of hunting for buffalo. To help him, he hired an Indian Scout.
Safety Mongoose - Mon 14 November 2011
The drunk was floundering down the alley carrying a box with holes on the side.
Don't Touch the Buttons - Mon 14 November 2011
In a Chicago hospital, a gentleman had made several attempts to get into the men's restroom, but it had always been occupied.
Before You Leave - Thurs 10 November 2011
A wife arrived home after a long shopping trip, and was horrified to find her husband in bed with a young, lovely thing.
The Shy Patient - Fri 11 November 2011
During her annual checkup, the well constructed miss was asked to disrobe and climb onto the examining table.
Noise Restrictions - Wed 9 November 2011
An airline pilot was scheduled to take a flight from New York to Los Angeles.
One Wish Each - Thurs 10 November 2011
An insurance rep, a sales assistant and their manager are walking to lunch when they find an old oil lamp.
The Farmer's Son - Tues 8 November 2011
The farmer's son was returning from the market with the crate of chicken's his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell and broke open.
Almost Caught - Tues 8 November 2011
The employees at the factory where Johnny worked soon discovered that every Tuesday afternoon the boss would always leave work early, not to return that day.
How Long? - Mon 7 November 2011
Sam and Abe, now in their eighties, first met in grade school. Their relationship now is playing cards, playing jokes and making bets.
Dentist's Office - Fri 4 November 2011
A lady goes into a dentists office, gets on a chair and spreads her legs far apart.
Two of Those - Fri 4 November 2011
The manager of a large city zoo was drafting a letter to order a pair of animals.
Dining at the Zoo - Thurs 3 November 2011
Starting his new job at the zoo, the eager young zoo keeper asked the Head keeper what he should do for his first task.
Unorthodox Methods - Wed 2 November 2011
A man walks into his doctor's office and puts a note on the table for the doctor to read.
That's My Leroy - Wed 2 November 2011
Three ladies all have separate boyfriends named Leroy.
What Can They Do? - Tues 1 November 2011
Two young boys walked into a pharmacy one day, picked out a box of tampons and proceeded to the checkout counter.
Playing Octopus - Tues 1 November 2011
This guy walks into a bar near a concert hall with an octopus under his arm and says, "I'll bet any of you that my octopus can play any instrument that you give him."
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Twenty years ago, my husband's job took us to Italy where we spent two years. It gets very hot and humid in summer ....
Military Sh!t - Mon 31 October 2011
An Army grunt stands in the rain with a 35-pound pack on his back, 15 lb. weapon in hand, after having marched 12 miles, and says, "This is sh!t"
The Problem with Beans - Mon 31 October 2011
Once upon a time, there lived a man who had a terrible passion for baked beans. He loved them, but they always had an embarrassing and somewhat lively reaction on him.
A Midget and His Horse - Fri 28 October 2011
This guy who owns a horse farm gets a call from a friend. The friend says, "I know this midget with a speech impediment who wants to buy a horse, and I'm sending him over."
i was playing with the kitten,(called snow)when he put his paws up on the flower & pulled it down to smell it so...
Love Dress - Thurs 27 October 2011
A mother-in-law stopped unexpectedly by her son's house after he was recently married.
The Young Accountant - Fri 28 October 2011
A young accountant spends a week at his new office with the retiring accountant he is replacing.
Old Rancher - Tues 25 October 2011
A big-city lawyer was representing the railroad in a lawsuit filed by an old rancher.
A Good Team - Thurs 27 October 2011
Arthur is 90 years old. He's played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago.
An Issue of Hygiene - Tues 25 October 2011
A principal of a small middle school had a problem with a few of the older girls starting to use lipstick.
Martooni - Tues 25 October 2011
A lady walks into a bar and says, "Barkeep, gimme a martooni."
Playing Pool - Fri 21 October 2011
Mick's wife was furiously humping away with her husbands best mate Peter when suddenly the phone rang.
Mating Cats - Tues 25 October 2011
A veterinarian surgeon had had a hell of a day, but when he got home from tending to all the sick animals his wife was waiting with a long cool drink and a romantic candle-lit dinner.
New Scope - Thurs 20 October 2011
A man who just got a raise decides to buy a new scope for his rifle.
Breaking the Habit - Fri 21 October 2011
Eight year old Sally brought her report card home from school. Her marks were good, mostly A's and a couple of B's.
Grounded - Wed 19 October 2011
Brendan had spent a week visiting his family. His sister-in-law and seven-year-old nephew went with him when he returned to the airport.
Sew The Button On - Tues 18 October 2011
Mr. Smith comes to his wife, "Honey, could you be sewing on a wee button that's come off of my fly? I cannot button my pants."
New Style - Wed 19 October 2011
"Well, dear what's it to be tonight?" said the amorous hubby.
The Confessional - Mon 17 October 2011
A guy goes into the confessional box after years being away from the Church.
A Quick Nap - Tues 18 October 2011
An older, tired-looking Dalmatian dog wandered into my yard the other day.
alien couple 14th october 2011
A martian couple landed safely on earth and decided to go sight seeing,as it was getting dark they lost their way back ....
Rejection Letter - Mon 17 October 2011
Dear Professor Millington, Thank you for your letter of March 16...
A One Night Stay - Fri 14 October 2011
One evening, after attending the theater, two gentlemen were walking down the avenue when they observed a rather well dressed and attractive young lady walking ahead of them.
Unusual Runway - Fri 14 October 2011
A pilot and a co-pilot were descending for a landing at an airport they had never been to before.
Shifty Thief - Thurs 13 October 2011
An internal auditor for a manufacturing group was concerned about anomalies in stock levels.
Didn't Expect That - Thurs 13 October 2011
A woman was sure that her husband was cheating on her, and having an affair with the maid. So she laid down a trap.
They've Been Trained - Wed 12 October 2011
The warden catches Frankie leaving the vicinity of the reservoir with a bucket of fish.
Cucumber, Pickle and Willy - Wed 12 October 2011
There was a cucumber, a pickle, and a penis sitting around talking about how their lives sucked.
What Are You In For? - Tues 11 October 2011
Two little kids are in a hospital, lying on stretchers next to each other, outside the operating room.
Dobbin the Donkey - Tues 11 October 2011
Desmond, who was a real town dweller, drove his car into a ditch when out on the country roads.
The Real Secret to a Happy Marriage - Mon 10 October 2011
Jerry was at a marriage seminar, and the leader of the seminar, a lady, was asking everybody how long they were married for.
I'll Do It Myself - Mon 10 October 2011
A boy takes his girlfriend home after going out together. When they reach the front door, he leans against the wall with one hand and asks...
Red Lights - Fri 7 October 2011
Two elderly women were out driving in a large car. Both could barely see over the dashboard. Cruising along, they came to an intersection.
What Do You Do? - Fri 7 October 2011
Three men were walking aimlessly in the desert. They came upon a castle. Dying of thirst, they decided to go into the castle.
Which Tire? - Thurs 6 October 2011
There were four teenagers who played hooky one morning. Upon coming to class in the afternoon, they reported that their lateness was because their car got a flat tire.
The Church Organist - Thurs 6 October 2011
Miss Beatrice, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been married. She was admired for her sweetness and kindness to all.
Following on with the editor’s prostate experience, this story tells of our family's dealing with this new ......
An old man is stopped by police at 2.30am and is asked where he is going at this time of night. The man replies, "I...
City Council Job - Tues 4 October 2011
A bloke goes to the local council to apply for a job in the office.
Test Results - Tues 4 October 2011
A man is lying in bed in the hospital with an oxygen mask over his mouth. A young nurse appears to sponge his hands and feet.
Story of a Woman Who Just Turned 47 - Mon 3 October 2011
When I was 16, I hoped that one day I would have a boyfriend.
The Honest Lawyer - Mon 3 October 2011
The city miser was on his death bed, as his last request he asked to be alone with his lawyer, doctor, and priest.
Mint In Box - Fri 30 September 2011
A guy out on the golf course takes a high speed ball right in the crotch.
The Millionaire - Fri 30 September 2011
A fellow walked into a bank in New York City asking for a loan for $4000 dollars.
Two Blind Men - Thurs 29 September 2011
Two men, Jim and John, were walking their dogs when they passed by a restaurant.
Get It Out - Thurs 29 September 2011
One day a young man and woman were in their bedroom making love. All of a sudden a bumble bee entered the bedroom window.
Ticket Please - Wed 28 September 2011
Three engineers and three accountants are traveling by train to a conference.At the station, the three accountants each buy tickets and watch as the three engineers buy only a single ticket.
The Bravest Soldier - Wed 28 September 2011
Three generals, one from the Army, another from the Marines, and a third from the Air Force, were having a debate with a Navy Admiral about whose soldiers were the bravest.
The Magician and the Parrot - Tues 27 September 2011
A magician was working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The audience would be different each week, so the magician allowed himself to do the same tricks over and over again.
Mafia Don - Tues 27 September 2011
An old Italian Mafia Don is dying and he called his grandson to his bed.
10 Office Rules - Mon 26 September 2011
10 points to help make you look busy around the office!
What Position? - Mon 26 September 2011
There were three women who were at the gynecologist having pre-natal checkups.
The Ten Most Wanted Men - Fri 23 September 2011
Little Johnny's kindergarten class was on a field trip to the local police station, where they saw pictures of the 10 Most Wanted men tacked to a bulletin board.
Discrepancies in Results - Fri 23 September 2011
A sex researcher phones one of the participants in a recent survey of his to check on a discrepancy.
Strange - Thurs 22 September 2011
A lawyer named Strange died and his friend asked the tombstone maker to inscribe on his tombstone.
Your Move - Thurs 22 September 2011
A bloke is sat at a bar when he sees a gorgeous woman waiting for her date.
You Win - Wed 21 September 2011
A clergyman was walking down the street when he came upon a group of a few boys about 10 years of age, surrounding a dog.
The Viewing - Wed 21 September 2011
A man at a retirement home was walking around with his zipper down holding his penis.
Thank the Lord for Uncle George - Tues 20 September 2011
Little Billy came home from school to see the families pet rooster dead in the front yard.
Reincarnation - Mon 19 September 2011
There were two lovers who were really into spiritualism and reincarnation.
Penguins Go to the Zoo - Tues 20 September 2011
A man drives to a gas station and has his tank filled up.
The Shiny-Walled Box Thingie - Fri 16 September 2011
An Amish boy and his father were visiting a nearby mall.
The Bacon Tree - Mon 19 September 2011
Two men have been lost in the desert for weeks and are at death's door.
On the Back Roads - Thurs 15 September 2011
A boy and his date were parked on a back road some distance from town.
Who the Hell is Larry? - Fri 16 September 2011
Well Larry is the guy who gets home late one night and Linda, his wife, said "Where the hell have you been?"
An Interesting Symptom - Wed 14 September 2011
A man and a woman are riding next to each other in first class on a plane.
Reading Between the Lines - Thurs 15 September 2011
The Project Leader was asked to give a report on his assistant programmer.
In Eleven Minutes - Tues 13 September 2011
A policeman is doing his usual rounds just before midnight when he passes a parking lot and notices a couple inside a parked car.
Air Conditon - Wed 14 September 2011
A customer was continually bothering the waiter in a restaurant.
Gold with the Wife - Fri 9 September 2011
A man walks into an emergency room with two black eyes and a broken nose. The doctor asks him what happened.
Fast, Very Fast! - Tues 13 September 2011
There was a teenage boy who worked in the produce section of the local market.
Tennis Balls - Thurs 8 September 2011
One day while jogging, a middle-aged man noticed a tennis ball lying by the side of the walk.
Hiring Manager - Fri 9 September 2011
A bank manager was in the final stages of hiring a cashier and was down to two final applicants -- one of which would get the job.
Seductive Fingers - Wed 7 September 2011
A rather attractive woman goes up to the bar in a quiet rural pub.
Slow Down - Thurs 8 September 2011
One day a policeman stopped a motorist who had just gone through a four-way stop sign.
Rosebuds - Tues 6 September 2011
The teenage granddaughter comes downstairs for her date with this see-through blouse on and no bra.
Smart Boy - Mon 5 September 2011
Old man sitting on his front porch in Louisiana watching the sunrise sees the neighbor's kid walk by carrying something big under his arm.
Mental Institution - Fri 2 Sept 2011
In a mental institution a nurse walks into a room and sees a patient acting like he's driving a car.
Executions - Mon 5 September 2011
In a far off land a priest, a lawyer and an engineer are about to be guillotined.
Salary Raise - Wed 31 August 2011
I, the penis, hereby request a raise in salary for the following reasons.
Headstone - Thurs 25 August 2011
Husband and his wife had a bitter quarrel on the day of their 40th wedding anniversary.
Well Endowed - Fri 26 August 2011
A man walks into a bar and sees a jar with money in it and a horse standing next to it.
Classroom Wisecracks - Thurs 1 Sept 2011
Who said children are getting dumber every year. Check out the wisecracks below and judge for yourselves...
Two sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch.
Software Engineers - Tues 30 August 2011
A software engineer, hardware engineer, and departmental manager were on their way to a meeting in Switzerland.
Wrong Email - Wed 31 August 2011
A Minnesota couple decided to vacation to Florida during the winter.
Free Nuts - Fri 26 August 2011
A guy walks into a bar and notices he's the only one there, apart from the barkeep, who's on the phone.
Date Rape Drug - Wed 24 August 2011
Police warn all male clubbers, party-goers, and unsuspecting pub regulars to be alert and stay cautious when offered a drink from any woman.
Hunting Bears - Thurs 25 August 2011
A Pole and a Czeck go bear hunting. When they don't come back their friend go looking for them.
The Pickle Slicer - Tues 23 August 2011
There was a man who had worked his whole life in a pickle factory. One day he came home and told his wife that he had been fired from his job.
Hearing Aid - Wed 24 August 2011
An older gentleman had lost his hearing aid and wanted to get a new one.
How Was Your Game? - Mon 22 August 2011
"How was your game, dear?" asked Jack's wife, Tracy.
Strangers on a Train - Tues 23 August 2011
A scientist gets on a train to go to New York. His cabin also has a poor farmer in it. To pass the time the scientist decides to play a game with the guy.
Grandma's Nuts - Fri 19 August 2011
The boy's Grandnma had a big bowl full of shelled and husked peanuts sitting on the table.
An Old Man's Gift - Mon 22 August 2011
The owner of the agency spotted the couple and went over to wait upon them
Would you buy a new colour television and then cut a hole in your lounge floor because you have no other furniture, so ....
Embarrasing Moment - Fri 19 August 2011
An older gent had an appointment to see a urologist who shared an office with several other doctors. The waiting room was filled with patients.
Corporate Ladder and Sports - Wed 17 August 2011
There seems to be a very certain correlation...
Bonding Over Beer - Thurs 18 August 2011
There were three men in a bar. All three were sitting at the bar stool and one got up to use the bathroom.
Congratulations - Mon 15 August 2011
While the bar patron savoured a double martini, an attractive women sat down next to him.
Convenient Contraceptives - Tues 16 August 2011
A very proper man started going into the neighborhood drug store every week and buying 2 dozen boxes of condoms.
Bed Wetting - Fri 12 August 2011
A lady is having a bed-wetting problem, so she decides to go to the doctor.
Differences Between You and Your Boss - Wed 17 August 2011
When you take a long time, you're slow. When your boss takes a long time, he's thorough...
Dragging Their Feet - Thurs 18 August 2011
Two men are approaching each other on a sidewalk. Both are dragging their right foot as they walk.
All in the Family - Tues 16 August 2011
A man was brought to Mercy Hospital and taken in for coronary surgery.
A Really Important Person - Thurs 11 August 2011
The Pope had just finished a tour of the East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport.
Keep Your Photo - Fri 12 August 2011
A soldier serving overseas far from home was annoyed and upset when his girl wrote to break off their engagement and ask for her photograph back.
Inspirational Office Quotes - Wed 10 August 2011
Sayings that should be on those office inspirational posters
Cinderella at 75 - Wed 10 August 2011
Cinderella is now 75 years old. After a fulfilling life with the now dead Prince, she happily sits upon her rocking chair, watching the world go by from her front porch, with a cat named Bob for companionship.
Drunk Driver - Tues 9 August 2011
A policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and out of lanes on the highway. He tells the guy to blow a breath into a breathalyzer.
Gossip Monger - Fri 5 August 2011
"Hey, Mum," asked Johnny "Can you give me twenty dollars?"
An anthropologist decides to investigate the natives of a far-flung tropical island.
I Already Paid - Wed 3 August 2011
A man in a bar had a couple of beers, and the bartender told him he owed 4 dollars.
I Made That One - Mon 1 August 2011
A man loved living on Staten Island, but he wasn't crazy about the ferry.
Chemistry Set - Mon 8 August 2011
A father came home and asked where his son was. His wife replied that he was downstairs playing with his new chemistry set.
Listening to the Ground - Fri 29 July 2011
Two cowboys come upon an Indian lying on his stomach with his ear to the ground.
A Small Step for Man - Fri 5 August 2011
When Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon, he said "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind, good luck Mr. Goorski."
Then You'll Love It Here - Tues 2 August 2011
A man dies and due to his evil and sinful life, goes to hell.
At Any Drugstore - Wed 3 August 2011
Two old ladies were outside their nursing home, having a smoke, when it started to rain.
A Rather Confident Man - Fri 29 July 2011
A rather confident man walks into a bar and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance, then casually looks at his watch for a moment.
Ill Advised - Thurs 28 July 2011
Two guys were on a long drive back from a fishing trip, when one turned to the other and said he needed to go to the bathroom.
On The Right Track - Fri 22 July 2011
"Would you mind telling me, Doctor," Bob asked, "how you detect a mental deficiency in somebody who appears completely normal?"
American History - Tues 26 July 2011
It was the first day of school in Marietta, Georgia, and a new student named Suzuki, the son of a Japanese businessman, entered the fourth grade.
A New Christmas Tradition - Wed 27 July 2011
One particular Christmas a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip...
Twelve Women and One Man - Fri 22 July 2011
A group of people were in a shipwreck and were stranded on an island.
All-Night Duty - Mon 25 July 2011
A police officer, though scheduled for all-night duty at the station, was relieved of duty early and arrived home four hours ahead of schedule, at 2 AM.
A Good Witch - Wed 20 July 2011
One afternoon, there was a good witch who was flying along, when all of a sudden, she heard this soft crying from down below. When she landed, she saw this yellow frog. Touched by his sadness, the witch asked why he was crying.
A Graduate Student in Psychology - Thurs 21 July 2011
A very shy guy goes into a bar and sees a beautiful woman sitting at the bar. After an hour of gathering up his courage he finally goes over to her...
The Surprised Drunk - Wed 27 July 2011
A man walks into the front door of a bar. He is obviously drunk and staggers up to the bar, seats himself on a stool and, with a belch, asks the bartender for a drink.
The Generous Travel Agent - Thurs 28 July 2011
A travel agent looked up from his desk and saw an older lady and an older gentleman peering into the shop window, where there were posters of glamorous destinations around the world.
Nursing Home - Mon 25 July 2011
One evening a family brings their frail, elderly mother to a nursing home and leaves her, hoping she will be well cared for.
The Smartest Dog Ever - Thurs 21 July 2011
As a butcher is shooing a dog from his shop, he sees $10 and a note in his mouth, reading: "10 lamb chops, please."
A couple was golfing one day on a very, very exclusive golf course lined with million-dollar houses.
Tiff With Riley - Mon 18 July 2011
My god! What happened to you?" the bartender asked Kelly as he hobbled in on a crutch, one arm in a cast.
Many years ago, my father sent overseas to purchase a Gurkha Kukri ceremonial knife. This knife is held in a leather ......
The Incorrect Diagnosis - Thurs 14 July 2011
A drunk man who smelled like beer sat down on a subway seat next to a priest. The man's tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began r
The Golden Toilet Seat - Fri 15 July 2011
There was this guy who had been to about every bar in town. So one night, he hopped into a taxi cab and told the driver to take him to the best bar in town.
The Perfect Car - Tues 12 July 2011
A lady walks into a Lexus dealership. She browses around, then spots the perfect car and walks over to inspect it.
The Old Russian - Wed 13 July 2011
With modern medical conveniences coming into Russia since the USSR's breakup, many Russians still have to learn how to do things that westerners understand from modern culture.
Viagra Coffee - Fri 8 July 2011
An elderly lady went to the doctor for a checkup. Everything checked out fine. The old lady pulled the doctor to the side and said...
The Wrinkled Nightgown - Mon 11 July 2011
A man and wife were celebrating their 50-year anniversary.
Vow of Silence - Mon 18 July 2011
At a remote monastery deep in the woods, the monks followed a rigid vow of silence. This vow could only be broken once a year on Christmas, by one monk, and the monk could speak only one sentence.
Why English Teachers Are Important - Wed 13 July 2011
Why English Teachers Are Important: The Words are the same. Only the punctuation changes...
Will you be my Friend? - Thurs 14 July 2011
Sandy began a job as an primary school counselor and was eager to help the students. One day during recess, she noticed a girl standing by herself on one side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of soccer at the other.
Who are Einstein and Picasso? - Tues 12 July 2011
Einstein dies and goes to heaven. Saint Peter says, "You look like Einstein, but you have no idea the lengths some people will go to, to sneak in. Can you prove who you really are?"
How many tourists go to Los Angeles or Las Vegas and never see a celebrity. My wife and I have been three times and on ...
You Better Write It Down - Fri 8 July 2011
This elderly couple is sitting on a park bench in front of a large pond. On the other side of the pond are vendors selling all types of snacks and food.
Where Have You Been? - Thurs 7 July 2011
Man's wife asks him to go to the store to buy some cigarettes.
When I first moved into our house, many years ago, the grass was long and the weeds were prolific. On starting to attack...
You Must Be in the Fifth - Tues 5 July 2011
A group of third, fourth and fifth graders accompanied by two female teachers went on a field trip to the local racetrack to learn about thoroughbred horses and the supporting industry.
There's an old priest who got sick of all the people in his parish who kept confessing to adultery.
What's Your Business Sign? - Mon 4 July 2011
Instead of Astrological Signs, how about these... What's Your Business Sign?
Don't Disgrace Your Family - Wed 29 June 2011
There was a virgin that was going out on a date for the first time and she told her grandmother about it.
A Father's Last Request - Thurs 30 June 2011
A husband and wife had four boys. The odd part of it was that the older three had red hair, light skin, and were tall, while the youngest son had black hair, dark eyes, and was short.
Children's Words - Thurs 30 June 2011
A little boy opened the big and old family Bible with fascination, and looked at the old pages as he turned them.
Silence Isn't Always Golden - Fri 1 July 2011
Once upon a time, there was a prince who, through no fault of his own, was cast under a spell by an evil witch.
What's For Dinner - Thurs 7 July 2011
A concerned husband went to the doctor to talk about his wife.
Don't Cough - Wed 29 June 2011
Outside a chemist in a busy street, a poor man is clutching onto a pole for dear life, not breathing, not moving, not twitching a muscle, just standing there, frozen.
Pa Won't Like It - Tues 5 July 2011
A farm boy accidentally overturned his wagonload of corn.
Judi was startled to see the nonchalant way Jon was taking the fact that his lady love was seen with another man.
Old Ladies' Noggins - Mon 4 July 2011
Three old ladies are sitting in a diner, chatting about various things.
International Message - Fri 24 June 2011
A blonde goes to an international message centre and says to the man behind the counter. "Hello, I'd like to send a message to my Mum back home. How much will it cost?"
Revisiting the Honeymoon - Mon 27 June 2011
A couple had been married 30 years and decided to go back to the same hotel that they had stayed at on their honey moon.
The Mailman's Last Day - Wed 22 June 2011
It was the mailman's last day on the job after 35 years of carying the mail through all kinds of weather to the same neighbourhood.
I Play Golf on Fridays - Thurs 23 June 2011
Eileen and her husband Bob went for counselling after 25 years of marriage.
A Happy Accident - Mon 20 June 2011
An 18 year old girl tells her Mum that she has missed her period for two months. Very worried, the mother goes to the chemist and buys a pregnancy kit.
The Broccoli, The Walnut, and the Mushroom - Tues 21 June 2011
A broccoli, a walnut and a mushroom had a night of bragging games.
What Love means to a 6-8 year old... - Mon 27 June 2011
Touching words from the mouth of babes.
Statement of the Century - Tues 28 June 2011
A thought from the Greatest Living Scottish Thinker.
The Roadtrip - Thurs 23 June 2011
While on a road trip, an elderly couple stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch.
Women Who Know Their Place - Wed 22 June 2011
Barbara Walters, formerly of 20/20, did a story on gender roles in Kabul, Afghanistan, several years before the Afghan conflict. She noted that women customarily walked five paces behind their husbands.
This suggests putting Senior Citizens in jail and Criminals in nursing homes would correct TWO problems in one motion!!
Older Men Are More Helpful - Mon 20 June 2011
Two guys, one old bloke and one young, are pushing their carts around the supermarket when they collide.
How Did That Happen? - Tues 14 June 2011
When the nurse was bathing a female patient who had been in a coma for many months, she noticed a reaction when placing a sponge between her legs.
Three Girlfriends - Wed 15 June 2011
I had three girlfriends, but wasn't sure which one to marry. So I decided to give each one $5000 and see how each of them spends it.
"Don't laugh!" said the patient, Ed. "Of course I won't laugh," the doctor said. "I'm a professional."
Fastest Thing I Know - Mon 13 June 2011
A manager at the council had the task of hiring someone to fill a job opening. After sorting through a stack of resumes he found four people who were equally qualified.
I Like Your Thinking - Thurs 9 June 2011
A teacher asks her class, "If there are five birds sitting on a fence and you shoot one of them, how many will be left?" She calls on little Johnny.
New Songs for a New Age - Wed 15 June 2011
Some of the artists of the 60's are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate ageing baby-boomers...
The Burdens of Life - Thurs 16 June 2011
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?"
Never Look Back - Fri 10 June 2011
The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot's wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt...
Farm Employees - Tues 14 June 2011
The Department of Labour claimed a South Canterbury farmer was not paying proper wages to his help and sent an agent out to investigate him.
Copper Wire - Thurs 9 June 2011
After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, British scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 200 years and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 150 years ago.
Higher Than Kings - Mon 13 June 2011
A Sunday school teacher said to her children, 'We have been learning how powerful kings and queens...
Where's Eve? - Tues 7 June 2011
One day, God went to find Adam and Eve in the garden, but found that Adam was sitting by himself. "Where's ......
A successful rancher died and left everything to his devoted wife. She was a very good-looking woman and determined to keep the ranch, but knew very little about ranching, so she decided to place an ad in the newspaper for a ranch hand.
Breeding Bulls - Fri 3 June 2011
My wife and I went to the Hunterdon County 4H agricultural show and one of the first exhibits we stopped at was the ......
An American was on a train going across England and walked through the train looking for a seat. After he had walked the...
That Old Remedy - Wed 1 June 2011
A guy goes into a church confessional booth and says: "Forgive me Father for i have sinned. Last night I slept with...
A Small Glimmer of Hope in the Gloom! - Thurs 2 June 2011
‘Vi*gra’ is now available in powder form for your tea/coffee. It doesn’t enhance your sexual ......
What Really Happened? - Fri 3 June 2011
Nine-year-old Joey was asked by his mother what he had learned in Sunday School.
The Mental Asylum - Mon 6 June 2011
During a visit to a mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was that defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.
A Priest, A Doctor, and an Australian - Wed 1 June 2011
A priest, a doctor, and an Australian were waiting one morning for a particularly slow group of golfers.
A Higher Power - Thurs 2 June 2011
Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his Grandmother's house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served.
A mother was running late for her regular check-up with her gynaecologist. She usually took a moist flannel in a bag ......
Paddy was waiting at the bus stop with his mate when a lorry went by loaded up with rolls of turf. Paddy said, 'I ....
The Italian Wedding Test - Mon 30 May 2011
I was a very happy man. My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. There was only one little thing bothering me.
How to get to Heaven from Ireland - Tues 31 May 2011
I was testing children in my Dublin Sunday school class to see if they understood the concept of getting into heaven.
Dating Memories - Thurs 26 May 2011
A while back, when I was considerably younger, I picked up a lovely date at her parents' home.
Prostate Test - Fri 27 May 2011
After experiencing the discomfort and embarrassment of a prostate test on the National Health Service, a friend of mine decided to have his next test carried out while visiting in Thailand.
WICOE (Women In Charge Of Everything) - Tues 31 May 2011
Is proud to announce the opening of its EVENING CLASSES FOR MEN! ALL ARE WELCOME
Not The Answer We Were Looking For - Wed 25 May 2011
"Well," said Bob, "I got kicked out of the Trivia Contest"
Banned from New World - Didn't like shopping there anyway - Fri 27 May 2011
Yesterday I was at my local New World buying a large bag of Purina dog food for my loyal pet and was in the checkout queue when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog.
A Lesson Hard Learned - Mon 30 May 2011
A man is stopped by the police at midnight and asked where he's going.
Eloquent Insults - Wed 25 May 2011
These glorious insults are from an era before the English language was boiled down to 4-letter words.
Women Over 50 - Thurs 26 May 2011
In case you missed it on 60 Minutes, this is what Andy Rooney thinks about women over 50.
Builders Warehouse Scam! - Tues 24 May 2011
Please warn ALL your male friends. This can turn out very ugly!!!
Hell Explained by a Chemistry Student - Mon 23 May 2011
The following is an actual question given on a University of Washington chemistry mid-term paper.
A Bunnings Story! Mon 23 May 2011
Charlie was installing a new door and found that one of the hinges was missing. He asked his wife Mary if she would go to Bunnings and pick up a hinge.
The Bic Lighter - Fri 20 May 2011
Olef and Sven were fishing on Lake Taupo when Sven pulled out a cigar. Finding he had no matches, he asked Ole for a light.
TEA PARTIES, THEIR HOST AND HOSTESS
ONE NEVER KNOWS WHERE THEY ARE FROM. THE HATTER AND HOSTESS ARE FROM, I BELIEVE, "WUNNERFUL HINTERLAND." ......
One of Our Thursdays is Missing
Thursday Next returns in another inventive, funny and fantastical adventure by the comic and creative genius, Jasper Fforde.
The twelfth novel in the wonderful 'No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series, from master storyteller Alexander McCall Smith.
Yes this is a joke. Please read very carefully for a goog giggle!!Tequila Christmas Cake Ingredients:1 cup of water1 tsp...
One of the unwritten and unenforceable clauses in your job contract is to attempt to get along with your boss....
En garde!Are you ready to grill to the death? Swashbuckle your way to the perfect sausage.The BBQ Sword ....
The new London-based series from Alexander McCall Smith, comparable in warmth and humour to 44 Scotland Street.
Spent: Memoirs of a Shopping Addict
A former model's shocking and visceral memoir about the shopping addiction that almost destroyed her.
A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool. After ...
The Double Comfort Safari Club
By ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITHPublished by Little, Brown in Hardback on 1 February 2010 / RRP $39.99The eleventh novel in...
An elderly man in Queensland had owned a large property for several years. He had a dam in one of the lower ......
Joke: Abbott & Costello Buy A Computer
If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their famous sketch, 'Who's on First?' might have turned out something like this.
A Talented Man Playing a Keyboard With Balls (Video)
What do you get when you combine a juggler with a keyboard?
An Aussie truckie walks into an outback cafe with a full-grown emu behind him. The waitress asks them for their orders. ...
A Joke for the golfers amonst us!!! A husband and wife are on the 9th green when suddenly she collapses from a heart...
How to Give a Cat a Pill1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right ...
Jill and John got married. John thought this would be a "marriage of the 90's" -- equal roles for .....
This is the true story of George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that ......
"Daddy, how was I born?" [circa 2008]
A little boy goes to his Father and asks "Daddy how was I born?" The Father thinks for a minute and says, ......
'Laughter is the best medicine', a saying we've all heard and subscribe to, don't we?Dr. ....
Kindly find time to laugh your heart away. The following are just for laughs. 1. A couple were having financial ......
Good old days ! or were they??
I came across a notebook a few days ago, one that I had recorded the costs of running my 1963 Vauxhall Victor. These ....
Red Apple by Chris Way The apple sat on the table beside her, red, a wonderfully smooth warm, glowing red, an inviting ...
Two middle aged men were in the pub having a quiet drink and discussing world affairs after a hard days work at the ......
Being born into Aristocracy carries its share of responsibilities but my siblings and I as youngsters tended to rebel .....
What can you have that can be described as slim or fat yet you still have the same thing? Scroll down.... . . . . . ...
I THINK I'LL CLIMB THAT MOUNTAIN THERE MY FRIENDS SAY IT IS FUN I THINK I'LL CLIMB THAT MOUNTAIN THERE ......
So - we join the ranks of farmers retired to the town! Never again will we be classed as 'bumpkins'. Not that ....
This is a real true story , I was driving down the back of Queensland on my way to Newcastle to catch the P&O ......
A few of the questions of life that I still have no answer for. So what things ......
While visiting the beautiful town of San Gimiginano my husband and I both needed to use the toilet and discovered what ....
Come, said the frog to the toad, let us hop down to the pond, at the end of the road. Jump on to a giant lily ....
Reply from Santa to Tanith and Tara
Thankyou for the goodies you left for the reindeer & myself. The apples you left for the reindeer were terrific ....
Welcome to the A.B.C. company, your call is very important to me. We know that you are very busy, that's why you ....
Ponder This - 38 Things You Should Have Learned By Now
38 Things You Should Have Learned By Now 1. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the...
Life Outside My Hospital Window
22-1-08 5:00pm Ward 11 ( Room Lucky 13) Nth Shore Hospital, Auckland.Leafy green trees fluttering in the cooling ....
This was printed in our local paper on Friday,gave me a chuckle, hope you all enjoy it to.To Exercise or ......
For those of you who visit Auckland in the holidays these tips could save your life, print ....
While at work the other day I had my head down writing when someone came into the office to by a ticket. I acknowledged...
My 85-year-old grandmother came to stay with me for a while. One day, I told her, “Nana, I’m going out this...
I read this today on a US forum, I thought it worth sharing here.When you have a doubt and need some confidence, ....
PLAY ON WORDS----WASHINGTON POST's MENSA INVITATIONAL WINNERSHere is the Washington Post's Mensa ......
Aspire to Inspire before you Expire
This will warm your heart. Just when you have lost faith in human kindness:This letter .....
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us and lived in houses made of asbestos.
Recently, I bought a monkfish as a treat for my husband. "Great, he said. I'll cook it in Mediterrannean ......
Exercise For my birthday this year my wife purchased me a week of ......
A cabbie picks up a nun.She gets into the cab and notices that the very handsome cab driver won't stop staring at ....
An Easterner who walked into a Western saloon was amazed to see a dog sitting at a table playing poker with three men....
I was at the beauty shop yesterday for nearly two hours and that was only for an estimate.It's really .....
It's the final of the Rugby World Cup and a man makes his way to his seat, overlooking right at centre of ...
My son came home from school one day, with a smirk upon his face. He decided ....
If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I've .....
Ray, goes into an up-market Auckland bar and sees a beautiful woman sitting alone. After an hour he gathers enough ......
Napoleon in the English Channel
We bought a section of land to build a house on from an elderly Cornishman, like most of his generation a fantastic ......
This is my giggle for the day, and I wanted to share it with you all!! .....My Grandmother started walking 5 miles a .....
Things Not Always What They Seem
It was around 1956, we were in the port of Stettin, Poland, from memory to unload coal. A busy port, lots of ships, ......
This is a short story about my mother, who passed away a year ago. When I was very young, way back in the late 50s - 60s...
A bricklayer's accident report
This is a bricklayer's accident actual (verbatim) report, which was printed in the newsletter of the Australian ......
A taste of the Edinburgh Festival
I saw that show, 50 Things To Do Before You Die. I would have thought the obvious one was "Shout For ......
Humour: laughs to brighten your day!
Welcome to plenty of laughs to make you smile, have a giggle and in general (we hope!) brighten your day.To view all ......
How many woman with menopause...
Q: How many women with menopause does it take to change a light bulb?A: One! ONLY ONE!!!! And do you know WHY? Because ....
Morris the loudmouth mechanic was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted the famous heart ....
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A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates.Ahead of him is a guy who's dressed in sunglasses, a loud...
A major research institution has recently announced the discovery in Afghanistan of the heaviest chemical element yet .....
Everything you always wanted to know about food and drink...
Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?A: Your heart is only good for so many ......
A man in a hot air balloon, realising he was lost, reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended further .....
Things Got You Down? Well then, consider these...
In a hospital's Intensive Care Unit, patients always died in the same bed, on Sunday morning, at about 11:00 a.m., ....
25 Signs that prove you've grown up
1. Your houseplants are alive, and you can't smoke any of them.2. Having sex in a single bed is out of the ......
My parents taught me, above all else, honesty in all things, and for the most part I had little trouble with the ......
Last summer, the President and Mrs. Clinton were vacationing in their home state of Arkansas. On a venture one day, they...
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Five things to say if you get caught sleeping at your desk: 5. "They told me at the Blood Bank this might ......
A magazine recently ran a "Dilbert Quotes" contest. They were looking for people to submit quotes from their ....
An open letter to Mr James Thatcher, Brand Manager, Proctor & GambleDear Mr. Thatcher, I have been a ....
An Indian man walked into a bank in New York City one day and asked for the loan officer. He told the loan officer that ...
1. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.2. Don't worry about what ....
Only in… New Zealand?A couple from Wellington is upset with a McDonald's restaurant after taking their ......
One day the poodle starts chasing butterflies and before long, Cuddles discovers that he's lost... Wandering about, ...
A young female teacher was giving an assignment to her 6th grade class one day. It was a large assignment so she started...
The house was up in the bush above the street, 87 steps up in fact, with the neighbours on either side some distance ......
They certainly do...you won't, actually you might, believe these clangers!
When O.E. travellers email home, they mean to calm the fears of anxious parents. But these glimpses of hair-raising ......
My daughter's youngest son looks like an angel but has been the most fractious, whining, wailing and generally noisy...
Bulwer Lytton Fiction Contest 2006
An international literary parody contest, the competition honours the memory (if not the reputation) of Victorian novelist Edward George Earl Bulwer-Lytton
After I left College, I was nurse-receptionist and general dogsbody for a very nice young Physician. One evening he and...
In the early 1950's I was just a year out of college amd worked for a doctor as receptionist, typist, nurse and ......
When a junior nurse at a private hospital you often get the little essential jobs that the more senior nurses have ......
Recently I spent a few days over Christmas with my 8 year old grandaughter and I had a ball.....Now, I really enjoy ......
The weekend weather looked promising so we decided to go to Taupo for a couple of days in our Toyota Hiace campervan. It...
Well we weren't really earwigging we actually just sat down to have some breakfast after flying from Gisborne to ......
They have given me an Answer Phone They think it is the best For needy people to make their request For food ......
When my twin grand daughters were small they did everything together. If one did something the other had to join in ...
































