This one has been around for a long time

I’m sure there are versions of this joke that predate this one… A businessman flew into Seattle for a meeting. Being somewhat of a bigshot, he was to be ferried from the airport to the meeting by helicopter. However, a thick fog had settled over the city, and the helicopter was soon lost. The pilot … Continue reading “This one has been around for a long time”

Another Living Will

(via Straight Goods) Like many of you, I have been compelled by recent events to prepare a more detailed advance directive dealing with end-of-life issues. Here’s what mine says: In the event I lapse into a persistent vegetative state, I want medical authorities to resort to extraordinary means to prolong my hellish semi-existence. Fifteen years … Continue reading “Another Living Will”

How did I miss this one?

(from the this is probably only funny if you’ve lived in Saint Louis dept.) Here’s an April 1 post found on stlbloggers.com: SOLD We apologize for the inconvenience but the StlBloggers.com domain and website have been sold to Becky’s Carpet and Tile. Starting tomorrow the forums will be removed and replaced with ads for our … Continue reading “How did I miss this one?”

The TRUE ending to “The Empire Strikes Back”

(via email) A furious lightsaber duel is underway. DARTH VADER is backing LUKE SKYWALKER towards the end of the gantry. A quick move by Vader, chops off Luke’s hand! It goes spinning off into the ventilation shaft. Luke backs away. He looks around, but realizes there’s nowhere to go but straight down. Darth Vader: Obi-Wan … Continue reading “The TRUE ending to “The Empire Strikes Back””

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