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Funny story: Silver Bells and a Derringer

Silver Bells and a Derringer

Silver bells at Christmas no longer have that same old ring to them, at least not for me. Especially a set of bells packed with a Derringer. Yep, that's right - a Derringer! The trouble began a month ago when my wife and I had another argument. Once again, she was complaining that I didn't spend enough time with her, give her enough attention, or consider her feelings - yada, yada, yada. She w...

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Funny story: Halloween Tech

Halloween Tech

It's Halloween morning. You're curled up in bed reading a book on your new Kindle. It's light as a feather and holds tons of books. Ah, the new technology. Isn't it wonderful? You get up and head to the kitchen for a glass of orange juice. Eek! There is none. Thank goodness you invested in a "smart" refrigerator, programmed to automatically inventory and re-order some basic items. You g...

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Funny story: Did You Hear the One about Two Nuns Who Tried to Rob a Bank?

Did You Hear the One about Two Nuns Who Tried to Rob a Bank?

It's true, it's true. This is no joke. It happened in Pennsylvania recently. Two women in nun's garb held up bank tellers and demanded cash. The would-be robbers became scaredy cats and ran away empty handed when a teller set off an alarm. The...

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Funny story: The Swedish White Moose: Why Is He White?

The Swedish White Moose: Why Is He White?

A few possible explanations: He's not of this world. He's a ghost. He's hoping to get a part in a remake of the 1990 movie GHOST. His momma gave him a bath and she scrubbed too hard. He's In costume. Getting ready for Halloween a little earl...

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Funny story: Order in the Ballpark, Here Comes Da Judge!

Order in the Ballpark, Here Comes Da Judge!

Not just any judge. We're talking Aaron Judge. 6' 7" New York Yankee extraordinaire, winner of the Home Run Derby at the 2017 All-Star Game festivities. His power is amazing, but just a little bit scary. Nervous fans have taken to wearing helmets...

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Funny story: 132-Year-Old Lobster Sues, Claims Elder Abuse

132-Year-Old Lobster Sues, Claims Elder Abuse

Onlookers rejoiced recently when Louie the lobster, having lived the last 30 years of his life in a tank at a Long Island restaurant, was finally set free and returned to the ocean. But Louie is not a totally happy camper and has revealed that he...

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Funny story: Should Mermaids Make More Money Than Mermen?

Should Mermaids Make More Money Than Mermen?

"Absolutely not," said one merman. "I mean, mermaids are a dime a dozen, not rare or unique at all, so they just deserve a standard rate, right?" He continued, "Mermen, on the other hand, are unique and rare, and deserve to be paid premium rates."...

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Funny story: Official Retirement Age Upped to 95 in the US

Official Retirement Age Upped to 95 in the US

It happened shortly after Prince Philip announced his impending retirement. Members of the U.S. Congress, eager to extend their own gravy train and justify that extension as totally normal, were eager to vote this into law. "I'm all for it," said...

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Funny story: USA Workers Declare Next Friday ME-FIRST DAY!

USA Workers Declare Next Friday ME-FIRST DAY!

They got the idea for this when they recently saw an airliner get passengers off a plane to make room for airline employees who needed transport to a work destination. "Yes," one employee shouted, continuing, "Up with employees, down with the cus...

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Funny story: Drone Crashes Through Window, Lands in NY Apartment

Drone Crashes Through Window, Lands in NY Apartment

Yikes! Are the aliens from outer space arriving? No, not yet, anyway. There's an interesting backstory here. A reporter from The Spoof, one skilled in talking and understanding "drone talk," has gotten the scoop from the nosy drone. Here's the skinny. Apparently the drone was flying near the apartment house when he noticed that one of the residents was watching the movie "Star Wars,"...

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Funny story: Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz Demand Recount of 1939 Oscar Race

Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz Demand Recount of 1939 Oscar Race

"Gone With The Wind" won for Best Picture that year. Supposedly. But who knows, say the Munchkins. The recent error in the announcement of Best Picture in the 2017 race is the catalyst for the action of the little people, who have commented, "Hey, mi...

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Funny story: Falcons (NOT the Football Player Variety) on a Plane

Falcons (NOT the Football Player Variety) on a Plane

Folks on the Internet were surprised to see recently a photo of a big group of falcons relaxing while traveling in the cabin of a plane! Interviews with the flying falcons revealed a number of interesting things about the flight: -- For some of the falcons it was a maiden voyage. The rookie falcons put the airline-provided barf bags over their heads, so they wouldn't have to "see" the takeof...

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Funny story: The 14,000-year-old Cave Etchings in Spain: Back to the Future?

The 14,000-year-old Cave Etchings in Spain: Back to the Future?

Plenty of animals depicted in the etchings, of course. But that's not all. Analysis of the etchings provided some surprises. Here are a few of them: -- Renditions, at various stages of development, of the recently completed (FINALLY!) Second Avenue Subway in NYC. -- Flying thingies that resemble drones. -- An Amazon bookstore. -- A woman's pantsuit with the initials 'HC' on the collar...

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Funny story: Santa Furious Trump Has Set Up Christmas Eve No-Fly Zones Over Homes of Rivals

Santa Furious Trump Has Set Up Christmas Eve No-Fly Zones Over Homes of Rivals

Come Christmas Eve, many prominent Democrats will find themselves with empty stockings hanging from their fireplaces. The reason? President Elect Trump has declared the areas over their homes No-Fly Zones, so Santa and Rudolph cannot drop off gifts.

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Funny story: 3200-year-old Egyptian Mummy Stuns NY Press

3200-year-old Egyptian Mummy Stuns NY Press

It was his first meeting with the press since being unearthed, and he chose the venue (Grand Central Station). He also chose the format. "I will be asking, not answering, questions," he told the startled crowd, continuing, "it's only fair that I go f...

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Funny story: 14-Pound Bermuda Lobster Has His Say

14-Pound Bermuda Lobster Has His Say

"My weight is nobody's business but mine," huffed the lobster, in an interview with a reporter from The Spoof. The lobster continued, "It's an outrage. How would you like it if YOUR weight were the subject of discussion the world over?" And he's appalled at all the fat shaming on social media since he's been caught and brought onto land, "Why can't people just mind their own business?" he aske...

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Funny story: Newborns: "We Hate Our Boring Little Hats"

Newborns: "We Hate Our Boring Little Hats"

Hats off to newborns the world over who are staging protests (crying marathons in numerous hospital nurseries) this week against those ugly, tight, style-free hats pulled onto their heads shortly after birth. A Spoof reporter who talks baby talk interviewed a group of babies in a New York hospital to find out more about what's behind this hate-the-hat movement. "Those hats are just plain ugl...

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