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Laughter, the Best Medicine
Think Wise
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
— Nelson Mandela
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Q:
What do you call a tooth in a glass of water?
A:
One molar solution
• • • •
In a courtroom, a purse snatcher is on trial and the victim
is stating what happened. She says, “Yes, that is him. I
saw him clear as day. I’d remember his face anywhere.” At
which point, the defendant bursts out, “You couldn’t see my
face, lady. I was wearing a mask!”
• • • •
A guy is caught by a ranger eating a bald eagle and is
consequently put in jail for the crime. On the day of his
trial, the conversation went something like this:
Judge:
Do you know that eating a bald eagle is a federal
offense?
Man:
Yes, I do. But, if you let me argue my case, I’ll explain
what happened.
Judge:
Proceed.
Man:
I got lost in the woods. I hadn’t had anything to
eat for 2 weeks. I was so hungry. Next thing I see is a bald
eagle swooping down at the lake for some fish. I knew
that if I followed the eagle I could maybe steal the fish.
Unfortunately, in the process of taking the fish I killed the
eagle. I figured that since I killed the eagle I might as well
eat it since it would be more disgraceful to let it rot on the
ground.
Judge:
The court will take a recess while we analyze your
testimony.
15 minutes go by and the judge returns.
Judge:
Due to the extreme circumstance you were under
and because you didn’t intend to kill the eagle, the court
will dismiss the charges. But if you don’t mind the court
asking, what does a bald eagle taste like?
Man:
Well your honor, it is hard to explain. The best I can
describe it is maybe a combination between a California
Condor and a Spotted Owl.
• • • •
You could say Facebook is like a fridge. You know it’s got
nothing new, but you check it anyway.
• • • •
Lawyer:
You seem to be quite a bit smarter than an average
witness, going by your background.
Witness:
Why? Thank you. I wish I wasn’t under oath so I
could return the compliment!
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