Dating: No laughter, no love
It has been a long week, people. From earthquakes, hurricanes, sad and heartbreaking headlines, the one thing that really can be the best medicine is laughter. I’ll be honest, dudes with no sense of humor don’t fare well with me. I am pretty sure I’m not the bee’s knees for them, either.
I have this theory that people who lack a sense of humor probably have something to hide. I have no scientific evidence of this, mind you. I just don’t trust people that don’t laugh. Have you ever tried to go on a date with a humorless individual? It’s like sitting in the dentist’s chair, only not as messy.
Do you rank great sense of humor as an important thing or are you fine with being the comic relief in a relationship?
Have you ever been on a date with someone and you laughed the entire time?
Blog prize awarded to the funniest story/joke/comment of the day. You guys decide the winner.
We all can use a little humor these days, don’t you agree?
Happy FUN Friday everyone!
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Purple Reign
August 26th, 2011
11:29 am
I envison a day when chickens can cross the road without being questioned!
I swear my touchscreen phone touches itself when I am not looking…..sneaky phone!
Mr_NYC
August 26th, 2011
11:36 am
A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery.
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A long black hearse was followed by a second long black hearse about 50
feet behind the first one.
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Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash.
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Behind him, a short distance back, were about 200 men walking single file.
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The man couldn’t stand the curiosity. He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said, ‘I am so sorry for your loss, and this may be a bad time to disturb you, but I’ve never seen a funeral like this. Whose funeral is it?’
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‘My wife’s.
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”What happened to her?’
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The man replied, ‘My dog attacked and killed her’
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He inquired further, ‘But who is in the second hearse?’
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The man answered, ‘My mother-in-law. She was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on her.’
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A poignant and thoughtful moment of silence passed between the two men.
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‘Can I borrow the dog?’
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The man replied, ‘Get in line.’
Leggs
August 26th, 2011
11:36 am
Pocket dialing, now we have pocket phone sex! Oh my.
Casual Observer
August 26th, 2011
11:38 am
Ok….
Guy and his wife are on the bed, doing the do….
Wife is on to and she is riding like its no 2morrow….
Dad looks at the door and there is little Johnny staring at them with this confused look on his face
Johnny turns and walks away…
Wife looks down at dad and says I better go talk to him…Make sure he is ok..
Moms goes ito Johnnys room and he is sitting on teh bed jsut kinda chilling…
Mom says do you know waht you just saw???
Jonny says no…Not really….
Mom says well….Dad has a really big belly and Mommy was sitting on top of him to help push the air out…
Johnny gives mommy this kind of strange look and says…Well that was a waste cause Ms. Johnson from next door was over here this afternoon helping daddy by blowing it up…..
Celisea
August 26th, 2011
11:43 am
LOL Casual – I have heard tons of “Little Johnny” jokes. Po thang, he’s gonna be so misguided when he grows up…lol
Mr_NYC
August 26th, 2011
11:44 am
Casual you get a vote from me on that one. I laughed out loud and almost sprayed water all over my LCD screens.
That’s almost as good as the UPS man wants to buy mommy joke.
Gotta find that one.
Into the Light
August 26th, 2011
11:57 am
@Leggs & fee: Don’t forget the additional charge for whipping the cream.
Into the Light
August 26th, 2011
12:02 pm
LOL@Celisea. Yep, poor little Johnny is going to need YEARS of therapy.
Leggs
August 26th, 2011
12:08 pm
Yes, ITL. Must add that one…good one!
Tamika
August 26th, 2011
12:12 pm
There was this guy named Obama and he said vague, meaningless punch lines like “change” and “hope” and flashed a toothy grin, laughing at the peoples. And the lady on YouTube said her mortgage and gas would be paid for.
Then he turned out to a complete and utter joke. Get it.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Into the Light
August 26th, 2011
12:13 pm
Little Johnny at School:
A kindergarten teacher was having her class study the five senses. On this particular day they were learning about the sense of taste. She instructed the class to close their eyes and she gave each student a cherry lifesaver. She had the children taste the lifesaver and try to guess the flavor. The students anxiously raised their hands and when the teacher called on little Susie she correctly guessed the flavor. “Tomorrow,” the teacher said, “we’re going to do this again, but I’m going to try to trick you.”
So the next day the teacher went through the same routine with her class, only this time the life saver was honey flavored. After tasting the life saver, no one raised their hand to report it’s flavor. “Okay.” said the teacher, “I’ll give you a hint. It’s something your mommy calls your daddy.”
Little Johnny in the back of the room yells, “Phew, spit it out! It’s an a$shole!”
Leggs
August 26th, 2011
12:16 pm
I believe we have had this topic, but talking with a gf, I wonder “How far would you go to get the attention of your partner?” I sat in
when she told me what she did just 2 months ago. She felt her man was ignoring her, as well as stepping out on her. He wasn’t answering his phone so she drove over there in her pjs 2:00 AM! She noticed a car parked next to his that never used to be there (WTH). Anyway, he wouldn’t answer the door nor his phone. She positioned her car so she blocked both his and the other car in. I want to sit their with mouth wide opened, but I believe my eyes are speaking volumes. Anyway, 4 HOURS LATER, yep 4 HOURS LATER, he looks out and sees her blocking the 2 cars. He comes outside and bangs on her window asking “WTF are you doing out here?” She starts the accusations, the hands on hips stance, etc. By this time, I believe my eyes have become bucked. He laughs and makes her come into the house so a further scene isn’t witnessed. He tells her he took a sleeping pill the night before, he has no idea who the car is that’s parked next to his and before you know it, they’re making love before he leaves for work.
I was dumbfounded at her actions up to and including winding up in bed. All I could say to her is “I can’t believe you did all that.” I said it twice. The next thing I said, is “chile you have to really work on your insecurities.” She agreed. I took a big gulp of my margarita hopefully giving me a chance to change the look of bewilderment on my face!
True story!
SexyCool
August 26th, 2011
12:23 pm
Saw this – http://news.yahoo.com/photos/snapshots-week-of-june-3-1307133161-slideshow/#crsl=
and immediately thought of “Poor Little Tink-Tink.”
Into the Light
August 26th, 2011
12:24 pm
Leggs –
and again I say 
On The Bert Show, they call that “Stepping into Psycho”…people call in and share stories just like that. One girl borrowed her bf’s car so she could have a GPS installed and track his movements. WOW! That’s coming home to a rabbit boiling on the stove crazy.
SexyCool
August 26th, 2011
12:24 pm
Thought the link would take you directly to the picture. It’s #6.
Leggs
August 26th, 2011
12:29 pm
@ITL ~ I’ve listened to many “stepping into psycho” stories on The Bert Show.
is the best word. Another word is STUPID!
Eric
August 26th, 2011
12:31 pm
Ok so I was asked out by this woman a few years ago and I said yes. She offered to take me to dinner and asked what type of place I would like to go to…I told here any place casual. I don’t like being at some high end stuffy place unless there is a reason. She actually picked me up for the date and I was dressed in jeans and a nice shirt. She then proceeds to take me to this unbelievably high end restaurant. Being the type of guy I am I just went with the flow and dealt with it. Keep in mind this was back when smoking was allowed in restaurants. So when the hostess approached and asked me if we wanted a smoking or non-smoking table…I replied…”Honey, the only time I smoke is when I drag my a$$ across the carpet.” The hostess laughed her butt off but my date was horrified and embarassed. Any other guy would have been upset that she did exactly what I asked her not to do…instead I made a joke. Needless to say that was a first and last date…I had more fun chatting with the waitress than my date. And I didn’t start doing that until there was that incredibly awkward 15 minutes with almost no conversation. So ladies…you need to lighten up a bit and learn to have some fun. Stop being so worried what others will think. While my joke may have been off-color…I had specifically asked for casual and low key…so I made the best of it and laughed at the stupidity of my date.
Humor is incredibly important and I’m the kinda guy who will say things just to make your mouth drop open in shock…whatever pops into my head will pop out of my mouth. I have no filter between my brain and my mouth…if you can’t handle it…then move on. I want the same quality in a date…we can go through life laughing at all the people around us who are constantly stunned…LOL.
Life is just too damn short to not laugh each and everyday. My mother taught me that throughout my entire life and I cherish that the most when thinking about my mothers life. She was diagnosed with lung cancer and given a year to live, she passed away 13 month later and not once did she ever complain and not a single day went by where she wasn’t smiling and making others laugh. She will forever by my hero. I only hope when my time comes I can be as brave and strong as she was and never forget to live each day like it was your last. So come on folks…lighten up and enjoy.
Into the Light
August 26th, 2011
12:38 pm
Eric: I love the attitude your mom chose for her life, I really do. After my granny passed, one of the nicest things I remember hearing during the visitation/funeral was the person who said that when they remembered her, they would always think of her laugh, that she laughed with her whole body. All 4′ 9 1/2″ and 85 pounds of her!!!
Leggs
August 26th, 2011
12:38 pm
”Honey, the only time I smoke is when I drag my a$$ across the carpet.”
Not only was it off-color I would have found a chair at an empty table and laughed my a$$ off! Love quick comebacks like that!!! She wanted to impress by taking you somewhere you asked not to be taken to, she showed you that her listening skills need tweaking, and she wanted to show you the stick up her butt!
SexyCool
August 26th, 2011
12:39 pm
“Life is just too damn short to not laugh each and everyday.”
Cosign and double cosign and amen and all that. I live to laugh and love.
Blackfoote: The Real Blackfoote
August 26th, 2011
12:40 pm
Leggs your girlfriend went from being insecure, hyper-ventilating, I’m gonna show him, this shi aint happening to me, I’ll hurt that mf tandrums to ending up in bed with him. Do she think there are no more men, or she don’t want the trouble of starting over?
Celisea
August 26th, 2011
12:42 pm
Tamika UGA man, we ain’t gonna debate or slam Obama…no matter how many different ways you try toss it.Celisea
August 26th, 2011
12:42 pm
TamikaUGA man, we ain’t gonna debate or slam Obama…no matter how many different ways you try toss it.Okay I’ll try it again
Dynamic
August 26th, 2011
12:43 pm
Q: Why do little boys whine?
A: They are practicing to be men.
Q: What do you call a handcuffed man?
A: Trustworthy
Q: What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath and calling your name?
A: You did not hold the pillow down long enough.
Celisea
August 26th, 2011
12:43 pm
Day old Piece of Cake is equivalent to freshly made “anybody else’s cake”
That cake yesterday was Piece of Cake
Blackfoote: The Real Blackfoote
August 26th, 2011
12:49 pm
Those are good Dynamic.
Celisea I didn’t have to tell Purple nothing you just did with that cake, I’m off the hook…..LOL
Blackfoote: The Real Blackfoote
August 26th, 2011
12:52 pm
A handcuffed man is trustworthy……LOL
Very good.
Celisea
August 26th, 2011
12:56 pm
Blackfoote – Maybe he’s not on right now or will not see that…lol
Ironic someone sent me an email listing interpretations for men and women but I can’t get it to paste. I don’t feel like retyping…too much
Celisea
August 26th, 2011
12:57 pm
Blackfoote – On a good note…Imma hit the treadmill in a couple of hours
feeinNC
August 26th, 2011
12:57 pm
Goood one dynamic…..@leggs you joking..you gots to be joking….
Celisea
August 26th, 2011
1:05 pm
How To Handle a Husband
A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on the beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. “What a peaceful & loving couple”. The local newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the secret of their long and happy marriage.
“Well, it dates back to our honeymoon in America,” explained the man.
“We visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona and took a trip down to the bottom of the canyon by horse. We hadn’t gone too far when my wife’s horse stumbled and she almost fell off.
My wife looked down at the horse and quietly said,” That’s once.”
“We proceeded a little further and the horse stumbled again, this time causing her to drop her water. Once more my wife quietly said, “That’s twice.”
We hadn’t gone a half-mile when the horse stumbled for a third time. My wife quietly removed a revolver from her purse and shot the horse dead.
I shouted at her, “What ’s wrong with you, Woman! Why did you shoot the poor animal like that? Are you crazy??”
She looked at me, and quietly said, “That’s once.”
“And from that moment… we have lived happily ever after.”
SlimNu
August 26th, 2011
1:08 pm
I’m sleepy
Into the Light
August 26th, 2011
1:12 pm
Dang, Slim, I just said the same thing. Lazy afternoon…..
Leggs
August 26th, 2011
1:14 pm
@Celisea ~ I long deleted my Tamika/UGA post. Ridikulous! Had no doubt everyone would think the same thing!
SexyCool
August 26th, 2011
1:14 pm
I normally cut out early on Fridays, but since I took a day off earlier this week, I’m gonna balance it out by standing through the end of the day.
SlimNu
August 26th, 2011
1:16 pm
O/T So I have a friend who will be turning 30 next week, any gag gift ideas? I plan to make a basket of things you’d give old folks…so far on the list I plan to put in there:
One of those Pill box keepers M T W TH F etc
A box of adult depend diapers
Hemorhoid creme
Denture cleaner
Epsom Salt
Icy Hot
Reading Glasses
Tums/Rolaids
Peppermints
Moth balls
Anything else you guys think would be good??
Celisea
August 26th, 2011
1:17 pm
An atheist was walking through the woods, thinking to himself, “How beautiful the animals are!” “How majestic the trees are!” “How powerful the rivers are!” As he walked along the river, he heard rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned and saw an 8-foot grizzly bear charging towards him. He ran along the path as fast as he could, but when he looked over his shoulder, he saw that the bear was closing in on him. He kept running, but when he looked over his shoulder again, and the bear was even closer. Then he tripped and fell on the ground. The bear was right on top of him with his right paw raised to strike him. At that instant, the atheist cried, “God help me!” Time Stopped.
The bear froze. The forest was silent. A bright light shone upon the man and a voice from the sky said, “You’ve denied my existence for all these years and have taught others that I don’t exist. You’ve even credited creation to a cosmic accident. Why would you expect me to help you out of this predicament? Are you now a believer?” The atheist looked into the light and said, “Well, I would be hypocrite to suddenly ask You to treat me as a Christian now, but could you, maybe, make the BEAR a Christian?” “Very Well,” said the voice. The light went out. The sounds of the forest resumed. The bear lowered his right paw and brought both paws together. He bowed his head, and said: “Lord, bless this food which I am about to receive from Your bounty through Christ our Lord, Amen.”
Celisea
August 26th, 2011
1:17 pm
A little girl, dresses in her “Sunday best” was late and running to her Sunday school class. As she ran, she prayed, “Dear God, please don’t let me be late. Dear God, please don’t let me be late.” Then she fell.
She got up, dusted her self off and saw that her dress was now dirty and had a little tear. She started running again, still praying, “Dear God, please don’t let me be late.” But this time she added, “But please don’t push me, either!”
Leggs
August 26th, 2011
1:17 pm
@fee ~ if you’re talking about the story I posted…nope, not a joke.
Celisea
August 26th, 2011
1:18 pm
Susie’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months. Things looked grim, but she was by his bedside every single day. One day as he slipped back into consciousness, he motioned for her to come close to him. She pulled the chair close to the bed and leaned her ear close to be able to hear him.
“You know” he whispered, his eyes filling with tears, “you have been with me through all the bad times. When I got fired, you stuck right beside me. When my business went under, there you were. When we lost the house, you were there. When I got shot, you stuck with me. When my health started failing, you were still by my side. “And you know what?”
“What, dear?” she asked gently, smiling to herself. “I think you’re bad luck.”
Leggs
August 26th, 2011
1:18 pm
@SexyC ~ so, you’re going to stand for the rest of day to make up for time you already took off. What a novel idea (lol).
Eric
August 26th, 2011
1:20 pm
Into the Light…my mother was a hoot. She was always the life of the party right up until she passed away at 71. She smoked like a freight train, cussed like a sailor and told dirty jokes that would make a Marine blush. While she wasn’t a “traditional” mother, not only did everyone of her kids absolutely cherish her, but she was the cool mom that all my friends wanted. Three weeks before she passed away I went to play BINGO with her (her favorite) and when I won $25 she stuck her tongue out at me and gave me the bird…LOL…which is exactly the type of person she was. Thanksfully someone snapped a picture of that so I will have that hysterical moment forever. While some people were offended by her, and there were times when she would embarrass the crap out of us kids, I wouldn’t change one single moment. My mother grew up well below the poverty level in a house with dirt floors, no running water or electricity and 13 brothers and sisters. I think back on her life and truly believe that very few people would have come through that and had the same attitude she did…she was an incredible woman who will never be forgotten.
So again I say to all of you…please take a deep breath…look around you and take stock of what you really have…not your house, car or clothes, but the people around you that make your life worth living. Cherish them and enjoy them and never let a day go by where you don’t make it your mission to bring a smile to someones face. I know my mother left this world without a single regret and I only hope I can do the same.
Celisea
August 26th, 2011
1:21 pm
Two well worn bills arrived at the Federal Reserve Bank to be retired – a twenty and a one. As they traveled down the conveyor belt, they struck up a conversation. The twenty reminisced about the interesting life he had, traveling all over the country. “I’ve been to the finest restaurants, Broadway shows, Las Vegas , Atlantic City ,” he said. “I even want on a Caribbean cruise. Where have you been?”
“Oh,” said the one dollar bill, “I’ve been to the Methodist church, the Episcopal church, the Lutheran church.”
“What’s a church?” asked the twenty.
Leggs – That’s gotta be tireless…and stupid
SexyCool
August 26th, 2011
1:25 pm
That is a wonderful tribute to your mother.
Leggs
August 26th, 2011
1:27 pm
What’s tireless and stupid? My friend or SC standing?
Into the Light
August 26th, 2011
1:27 pm
look around you and take stock of what you really have…not your house, car or clothes, but the people around you that make your life worth living. Cherish them and enjoy them and never let a day go by where you don’t make it your mission to bring a smile to someones face.
Worth repeating. Repeatedly.
Into the Light
August 26th, 2011
1:28 pm
SC, have you checked out any of the books I suggested?
Leggs
August 26th, 2011
1:28 pm
Your mother taught you very well on what’s important in life. That which is intangible has more stock than that which is tangible.
SexyCool
August 26th, 2011
1:30 pm
Rut-roh…you suggested some books? (lol)
Lady…my memory is so splotchy. Was it the dragon girl books or something like that?
Into the Light
August 26th, 2011
1:33 pm
LOL. I know exactly what you mean. I’ve developed a terrible case of hereafter disease….I walk into a room and I’m like, “Hunh. Now what did I come in here after??”
I haven’t read the dragon girl books, but I’ve heard they’re good. I suggested “Wench”, “The Girl Who Fell from the Sky” and “Little Bee”