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Ring Bell
A man was driving past a country estate when he saw a sign on the gatepost, “Please ring the bell for the gatekeeper.”
So he rang the bell, and an ancient man appeared. “Are you the gatekeeper?”, asked the first man.
“Yes, I am,” answered the gatekeeper. “May I help you?”
“Not really,” answered the man, “I was just wondering why you can’t ring the bell yourself.”
What organ of the body does encephalitis affect?
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The brain.
Woke Up Suddenly
I woke up suddenly, terrified I’m late for work.
I opened my eyes and chilled – I’m at work.
Which Disney villain lived at Hell Hall?
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Cruella de Vil.
What Do Bees Eat
My daughter asked me, “Dad, what do bees eat?”
I said, “Honey, how should I know?”
What name is given to a pigeon that hasn’t yet flown?
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Squab.
Santa Fear
What do you call the fear of Santa?
Claustrophobia.
What color is the danger flag in motor racing?
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Yellow.
Bullfighter Lotion
What kind of lotion does a bullfighter use?
Olay!
What is the fifth planet from the Sun?
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Jupiter.
No Dinner
My wife is pregnant. I asked her whether she wanted any dinner.
She said, “No thanks, I gestate.”
What is the only New England state without an Atlantic Ocean coastline?
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Vermont.
Happy Cowboy
What do you call a happy cowboy?
A jolly rancher.
What country joins Central America to South America?
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Panama.
Russian Uber Driver
I had a Russian Uber driver the other day.
His name was Pikup Andropov.
What is the last word in the New Testament?
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Amen.
Low Ceilings
My last apartment only had four-foot high ceilings.
I couldn’t stand living there.
Memorable Animal
Which animal has the most memory?
The ram.
In which city was President Kennedy assassinated?
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Dallas.
How long is a marathon to the nearest mile?
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26 miles.
Insect Urine Gasoline
I heard a large oil company is going to start making gasoline from insect urine.
I think it’s BP.
In which country is the highest capital city in Europe?
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Andorra.
Overweight People
Doctors tell us that there are 8 million people who are overweight.
These, of course, are just rounded figures.
Which 1977 film won seven Oscars but none for acting?
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Star Wars.
Shivering Jalapeno
Why was the baby jalapeno shivering?
He was a little chilli.
Libreville is the capital city of which African country?
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Gabon.
Mariah Carey’s Christmas Present
Mariah Carey is opening her Christmas present.
Inside she finds a deed to an undeveloped plot of land that is zoned residential.
Disappointed, she set the deed down and said…
“I don’t want a lot for Christmas.”
Which gland at the base of the skull regulates growth and metabolism?
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The pituitary gland.
Fungus Awareness
Teaching children about fungus…
Is one way to mold young minds.
Peladophobia is the fear of what?
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Baldness.
Pet Store Promo
Did you hear about the promo they’re running at the pet store?
Buy one dog, get one flea.
Who wrote the novel “The War of the Worlds”?
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H. G. Wells.
Cow Restaurant
I went to a restaurant run by cows.
They didn’t allow tipping.
Cape Verde is a former colony of which country?
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Portugal.
Dating Rosemary
My brother is dating a girl called Rosemary.
I don’t know what he season her.
Hushabye Mountain is a song from which musical movie?
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Last Word
When my wife and I argue, I always get the last word.
They’re usually, “I’m sorry. You’re right.”
What type of instrument is Antonio Stradivari most famous for making?
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Violins.
Hand In Blender
What happens when you put your hand in a blender?
You get a hand shake.
Which two planets in our solar system don’t have any moons?
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Mercury and Venus.
Sick Pharmacist
When pharmacists get sick…
Do they get a taste of their own medicine?
In which European city did Jim Morrison die?
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Paris.
Early Morning Exercise
I never thought I’d be the type of person to wake up at 5 in the morning to exercise.
I was right.
What was the title of Rudyard Kipling’s sequel to The Jungle Book?
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The Second Jungle Book.
Volume Control Knob
I lost the volume control knob for my radio about a month ago.
It hasn’t turned up since.
What name is given to the religious initiation of Jewish boys at 13?
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Bar Mitzvah.
Gym Banana
I forgot to take my banana to the gym today.
It was a fruitless exercise.
What is a baby rooster called?
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A cockerel.
Retired
For those of you wondering, yes I am retired.
I was tired yesterday and today I am tired again.