Month: February 2021
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Joke About Woolly Mammoth DNA
The joke: Scientists in Siberia have discovered million-year-old woolly mammoth DNA. The scientists were thrilled, and so was a woolly mammoth when Maury Povich told him, “You are NOT the father!” How I wrote it: This topic caught my eye because “DNA” has a lot of associations and therefore could result in jokes that go…
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Joke About Alex Trebek’s Clothing
The joke: Hundreds of articles of clothing that belonged to “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek are being donated to charity. The charity says if you’re the first one to grab a suit, you can buy it for $200, $400, $600, $800, or $1000. How I wrote it: This news item caught my attention because the two…
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Joke About Yankee Stadium Vaccinations
The joke: Today Yankee Stadium officially opened as a Covid-19 vaccination site. It was exciting. Anthony Fauci threw out the first syringe. How I wrote it: I thought this news story might lead to a good joke because both of its handles, “Yankee Stadium” and “Covid-19 vaccination,” have lots of associations. I turned to my…
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Joke About the Subway Lawsuit
The joke: Two California residents filed a lawsuit claiming that there is no tuna in Subway’s tuna sandwiches. If they win, they’ll get $10 million plus, for an extra $2.60, a Diet Coke and a bag of potato chips. How I wrote it: This news item caught my attention because I thought a mass audience…