Quick Thinking Clerk
A new clerk had just started his job in a supermarket. A customer asked him if she could buy half a grapefruit. Not knowing what to do, he excused himself to ask the manager. “Some nut out there wants to … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Thought Provokers
Marriage Qualities
On their 50th wedding anniversary and during the banquet celebrating it, Tom was asked to give his friends a brief account of the benefits of a marriage of such long duration. “Tell us Tom, just what is it you have … Continue reading →
The Attorney’s Good News and Bad News
The attorney tells the accused, “I have some good news and some bad news.” “What’s the bad news?” asks the accused. “The bad news is, your blood is all over the crime scene, and the DNA tests prove you did … Continue reading →
The Tooth Ache
Dentist – “Try to relax. I’ll pull your aching tooth in five minutes.” Patient – “How much will this cost?” Dentist – “It’ll be $100.” Patient – “That much for just five minutes work?” Dentist – “Well if you prefer, … Continue reading →
Vacation Time
Jill had applied for a job and when she returned home, her mother asked how the interview went. “Pretty good I think”, replied Jill, “but if I go to work there I won’t get a vacation unless I’m married. Her … Continue reading →
Lean On Me
As the road ahead seems rugged, And the path is getting steep, I feel that I can’t make it, So my heart begins to weep. Then I turn to see who’s coming, To join me on my way. I see … Continue reading →
Worldviews from the Pit
A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out: A subjective person came along and said, “I feel for you down there.” An objective person came along and said, “Well it’s logical that someone would fall down there.” … Continue reading →
Tell Me Something Positive
A husband and wife are getting ready for bed. The wife is standing in front of a full-length mirror taking a hard look at herself. “You know, dear,” she says, “I look in the mirror, and I see an old … Continue reading →
Fun Things to Do During Boring Church Services
Pass a note to the organist asking whether he/she plays requests. See if a yawn really is contagious. Slap your neighbor. See if they turn the other cheek. If not, raise your hand and tell the preacher. Devise ways of … Continue reading →
Computers and the ‘Older’ Generation
A computer was something on TV, From a science-fiction show of note, A window was something you hated to clean, And ram was the cousin of a goat. Meg was the name of my girlfriend, And gig was a job … Continue reading →