Wordie: Joke

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(n): a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

(n): activity characterized by good humor

(n): an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

(n): a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

(n): an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

(n): a triviality not to be taken seriously

(n): the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous

(v): tell a joke; speak humorously

(v): transmit thoughts or feelings

(v): act in a funny or teasing way

(v): behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

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3 months ago skipvia said:

OK...Did you hear about the newlywed couple who didn't know the difference between vaseline and putty? All of their windows fell out.

4 months ago skipvia said:

This is a joke, right?...

5 months ago reesetee said:

The context makes it even better!

5 months ago Asativum said:

What Treeseed said!

5 months ago SonofGroucho said:

Thanks Treeseed! I just heard it today on the radio in a piece about joke-telling in suppressive political regimes.

5 months ago Treeseed said:

That, S of G, is my new favorite quotation. I love it...and so true.

5 months ago SonofGroucho said:

"Every joke is a tiny revolution." George Orwell.

10 months ago oroboros said:

...AND the wait in the hallway outside the Lady's Room on the S.S. Loll 'n Crawl.

10 months ago uselessness said:

...the corduroy pillowcases? They're making headlines all over town.

10 months ago oroboros said:

Heehee! That was a good 'un. So, did you hear the one about....?

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