Comedy writer Paul Ryan tells of the cable TV repairman
who was charged with faking his own kidnapping.
Police became suspicious when they had to wait at home
with the ransom from 9 am to 5 pm.
- The Los Angeles Times
On an outdoor placard shared by two businesses
- one, and insurance agency; the other, a lingerie shop:
"Full coverage on left ... partial coverage on right."
- Christy Basinger
Wanting to be married, a couple came to the county courthouse
in Virginia where I work. But they accidently walked up to
the offices where hunting licenses are sold. "We're from out
of state," said the prospective groom. "Can we get a license?"
The clerk replied, "No, but I can give you a three-day permit."
- Audie L. Kennedy
The most expensive bracelet you'll
ever own isn't gold or silver.
It's vinyl. They strap it on your
wrist when you'r admitted to the hospital.
- Ron Dentinger
On a boat trip, my friend accidentally dropped his wallet overboard.
A few days later it was returned in the mail with this note:
"Dear Sir, I sincerely hope your wallet was not in your packet
when it reached the water."
- Stanley Parsons