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‘Now, a recent study from
cardiologists at the University of
Maryland, has shown that laughter
may have a beneficial effect
on the heart.’ Allen Klein
Humor matters, Laughter does conquer…
one lives happier, healthier and longer.
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Jokes From IndIa
190. In A Sex Education Class
A teacher asked his teenage students in a sex education class
the following question to start off his lesson:
“Can anyone give me a good difference between
a Call Girl, A Girlfriend and a Wife”.
The class fell silent for a while. Then Santokh Singh at the back of
the class raised his hand, stood up and said loudly,
“One is a PREPAID, the second is a POSTPAID and the last one is
“UNLIMITED”.
There are students who, although cheeky, are smart,
creative and witty. They have to be handled wisely so
that their potential can be developed.
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Jokes From amerIca
22. ‘Going for a Lecture’
After boozing away at a bar for almost 4 hours, Dennis was somewhat tipsy
and was in no position to drive home. He decided to leave his car at the car
park and walk home.
After walking unsteadily along for about 15 minutes, he was stopped by a
policeman.
“What in the world are you doing out here at 2 am?” the police officer asked.
“I am going to a lecture,” Dennis replied.
“Absurd! Who is going to give a lecture at this hour?” the officer asked.
“My wife!” Dennis said.
Husbands who booze are likely to have problems and
conflicts with their wives. Beware of the danger of
drinking.
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Jokes From chIna
95. Stains on Underwear
A man in China sent his pants and underwear to a laundry but when they
came back, the man was angry that there were still stains on his underwear.
So the following week he attached a note saying “Use more soap on the
underwear”.
The following day when he picked up his washed laundry there was a note
on it. It read:
“Use more paper when doing your big business in the toilet.”
In solving any problem between a manager of a
business and a customer, the use of polite and
diplomatic language is very important. Insults
and sarcasm would bring more problems.
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Jokes From australIa
44. Lost Wife
Two husbands Russel and Mel bumped into each other in a huge shopping
complex.
Russel : Oh Mel, I am a bit worried. I can’t find my wife anywhere.
Mel : Gee, I too can’t find mine! How about we go and look for them
together?
Russel : Fine! What does your wife look like?
Mel : Well, she’s sexy-looking – she has long blond hair, well-tanned,
large breasts and she’s wearing a low-cut black dress. How about your wife?
How does she look like?
Russel : Forget about my wife. Let us concentrate on searching for your
wife.
There are immoral and lustful men who yearn and
desire for sexy and beautiful women even though they
may be married already.
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Jokes From malaysIa
274. Muthu and The Trishaw Man
Muthu and his wife once went on a tour to Melaka. They boarded a
motorized trishaw to have a conducted tour of the city. As they started the
ride, Muthu noticed that the trishaw man was taking some time adjusting the
mirror. The trishaw man actually wanted to have a clear view of the rear for
safety reasons.
Muthu feeling suspicious and jealous shouted, “Hey, stop! You are trying to
see my wife, you lustful man! Come and sit at the back. I will drive!”
Ignorant and foolish people can get jealous or angry
over something that does not have any bad or immoral
intention. Calm and mindful investigation is wise.
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Jokes From canada
70 Too Hot…
One day as Jordan, a rich, middle-aged man with an awful-looking
pot belly, stepped out of the shower, he said to his beautiful wife,
Alice, “Darling, it’s just too hot to wear clothes today. What do you
think the neighbors would think if I mowed the lawn wearing my
birthday suit?”
“Don’t you try that, Jordan,” the wife replied.
“The neighbors would think I married you for your money!”
We do have cases when a woman marries a man for
reasons other than love. The reason include money,
status and power. Such a marriage may not last.
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Jokes From aFrica
13. A Whatsapp Chat
A chat conversation took place between Chika and his girlfriend Alala on
Whatsapp:
Alala: Hey there!
Chika: Hey!
Alala: Hope you are fine.
Chika: Yeah! Busy though.
Alala: I have been thinking. Ever since you slept with me, you don’t call
any more and you have not text or given me any present. Why? Why?
Chika: Have you ever seen a politician still campaigning after winning the
election?
There are people who take advantage of or exploit
another person. Once they get what they want they do
not care about the other person anymore.
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Jokes From england
9 Insulting Each Other
Two teenagers, Betsy and Willie were talking with each other at the class
party.
Betsy : You know Willie, you could be a good singer except for one
thing?
Willie : What is that thing?
Betsy : Your voice!
Willie : You know Betsy, you would be a great dancer except for two
things.
Betsy : What are those two things?
Willie : Your feet!
We have to be careful not to insult or ridicule other
people. Using sarcastic words can bring about anger,
ill-will or even quarrel.
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Jokes From France
143. Smart Boy?
Adrien : Daddy, You sure are going to be
very proud of me.
Father : What makes you think so, Adrien?
Adrien : I was the only pupil in my class who
answered the teacher’s question!
Father : I don’t believe you. What was the
question?
Adrien : ‘ Who put the chewing gum on my chair?’
Young students can be mischievous and misbehave.
Their pranks and foolish actions
can bring them much trouble.
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Jokes From Japan
247 The Japanese Mugger
An American tourist was confronted by a mugger in Tokyo. The
mugger threatened the American with a Samurai sword. With a
scowling face, he screamed at the American’s face, “Give me all
your money or else….”
“Or else what?” the cool American asked.
The mugger, feeling somewhat confused whispered, “Or else I will
kill myself in a Hara Kiri!”
When a person mind is filled with anxiety, fear and
panic, he can lose his thinking ability. He can then
utter foolish words or do stupid actions.
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Jokes From germany
170. The Report Card
One evening, a German father confronted his son Franz, an 8-year old kid.
Father: Franz, where is your school report card? You haven’t
shown it to me yet.
Franz: I don’t have it Daddy.
Father: What do you mean? Are you lying?
Franz: No Daddy. My friend Josef borrowed it.
Father: Why does Josef want your report card?
Franz: He wants to scare his parents.
It needs good parenting skills to handle some children
who can be trying – they can lie, cheat and show
undesirable behavior.
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Jokes From ireland
203. Irish Whiskey
Two Irish friends, Callahan and Donovan were drinking together at
Callahan’s home.
After they had taken a few glasses of beer, Callahan went to the
cellar and took out a bottle of old Irish whiskey. He then said to his
friend Donovan, “If I were to go and meet my Creator first, will you
pour this bottle of special Irish whiskey out onto my grave?”
Donovan replied, “Do you mind if I pass the whiskey through my
kidneys first?”
It is wise not to take up the habit of drinking.
Once a person gets addicted
it is very difficult to break the addiction.
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Jokes From mexico
288. First Kiss
One day, Adonia, a ten-year old Mexican girl told her mother,
“Mummy, Pablo, the boy in the adjacent class kissed me after
class.” The mother was shocked to hear this and she gasped,
“My God! How did that happen?”
“It wasn’t easy,” Adonia admitted, “but three girls in my class
helped me catch him. I just had to give each of the girls 20
Pesos!”
Young girls must be taught good morality. Proper
behavior in their interaction with members of the
opposite sex, is important. Loose morals
are most unbecoming of a person.
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Our other 2 ‘Wisdom From Laughter’ Books
“A laugh a day can go a long way
to help keep the doctor far away.”
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The End
“May you Laugh your way
to good Health.
May Wisdom be your
greatest Wealth!”
With Best Wishes,
Oh Teik Bin & Steven Lee
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