Getting Even

Goating Them On

A group of high school students played a prank on the school administration. They let three goats loose in the school building. Before they let them go they had painted numbers on…

Birthday Greetings

A couple phoned a neighbor to extend birthday greetings. They dialed the number and then sang “Happy Birthday” to him. But when they finished their off-key rendition, they discovered that they had…

Don’t Leave Before The Job Is Done

A feisty 70-year-old woman had to call a furnace repairman. After a quick inspection the man put some oil into the motor and handed her a $70 bill for labor. “Labor charges!”…

Ready To Go

One cold winter evening a family was preparing to go out for an activity. The wife, who was normally bustling about getting the children ready to leave, was this evening instead standing…

Good Wishes

A retired man who volunteers to entertain patients in nursing homes and hospitals went to one local hospital in Brooklyn and took his portable keyboard along. He told some jokes and sang…

Department Store Pranks

Set the alarms on all the clocks in housewares. Hide in a clothing rack. As people move past squeak, “Pick me! Pick Me!” When an announcement comes over the speakers, grab the…

Modern Art

A tiny but dignified old lady was among a group looking at an art exhibition in a newly opened gallery. One modern painting caught her eye. “What on earth,” she inquired of…

Literal Eggs

One morning a soldier was in line for breakfast and noticed that the cook behind the counter looked like he was having a bad day. After the solder gave his order, the…

A Subtle Hint

The doorbell rang and the lady of the house discovered a workman, complete with tool chest, on the front porch. “Madam,” he announced, “I’m the piano tuner.” The lady exclaimed, “Why, I…

Cheap Perfume

After being away on business, Tim thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. “How about some perfume?” he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle…

Goldfish Burial

One day little Timmy was digging a hole in his back yard. The next-door neighbor spotted him and decided to investigate. “Hello Timmy, what are you up to?” he asked. “My goldfish…

Not Much of a What?

An old man was eating in a truck stop when three rough-looking bikers walked in. The first walked up to the old man, pushed his finger into the old man’s pie and…