Words
We sometimes take English for granted, but if we examine its paradoxes we find that quicksand takes you down slowly, boxing rings are square, and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. There is no … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Fun and Games
Family Feud Answers
Here are some actual answers from contestants who have appeared on the game show Family Feud: Name something a blind person might use: a sword. Name a song with moon in the title: blue suede moon. Name a bird with … Continue reading →
The Vacuum
A Goober was playing Trivial Pursuit one night. She rolled the dice and she landed on “Science & Nature.” Her question was, “If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?” The Goober thought … Continue reading →
Animal Thoughts
Dog: “Why do they keep putting the lid down on the big water bowl?” Goldfish: “Just because I have a three-second memory, they don’t think I’ll mind eating the same fish flakes … Oh boy! Fish flakes!” Dog: “Man, why … Continue reading →
Add Humor to Your Workplace
“Add more therapeutic humor to your workplace. Watch a funny video during lunchtime at least once a week. Ask people to bring in their favorites. A study has shown that people who watched funny videos before taking a creativity test … Continue reading →
New Book Releases
“How to Write Big Books” by Warren Peace “The Lion Attacked” by Claude Yarmoff “The Art of Archery” by Beau N. Arrow “Songs for Children” by Barbara Blacksheep “Irish Heart Surgery” by Angie O’Plasty “Desert Crossing” by I. Rhoda Camel … Continue reading →
Questions Asked at National Parks
Grand Canyon National Park: Was this man-made? Do you light it up at night? Is the mule train air conditioned? So where are the faces of the presidents? Everglades National Park: Are the alligators real? Are the baby alligators for … Continue reading →
Keeping Your Sanity (or Insanity) at Work
At lunch time, sit in your parked car and point a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down. Page yourself over the intercom. (Don’t disguise your voice.) Insist that your e-mail address is Xena-goddess-of-fire@companyname.com or Elvis-the-King … Continue reading →