Like most, I have a parent who thinks their jokes are the funniest. Like most, I dispute that. However, with the need for real journalism, I have taken the extremely hazardous and painful step of asking my father to list me his Top Ten best (worst) jokes.
Please exercise extreme caution when reading this collection – I take zero responsibility for any ill health which may arise.
10. What did the ocean say to the shore?
A. Nothing, it just waved.
9. When is it bad luck to have a black cat cross your path?
A. When you’re a mouse
8. What do you call a sheep with no legs?
A. A cloud
7. I was reading this book, ‘The History of Glue’ – I couldn’t put it down.
6. What’s brown and sticky?
A. A stick
5. What is yellow and sinks?
A. A bulldozer
4. What’s bread?
A. Raw toast
3. I’m so good at sleeping. I can even do it with my eyes closed.
2. Did you hear the rumour about butter?
A. I’m not going to spread it
2. I’m hungry.
A. Hi Hungry, I’m dad.
If you have not rolled your eyes at least once whilst reading this article, are you superhuman? Or, maybe, you’re just completely immune to the unquestionable discomfort that any one of these may bring because you’ve been subjected to them one too many times. Or two. If that is the case, please do reach out. We can help you feel joy again.
