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Masochist:

There once was a masochist who was starved for affliction.

Submitter comment:

Heard it from a friend.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs and BN added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Submission card located in pile marked These don't sound traditional - Do Not File Yet.

Where learned: D'Anna, Ben

Keyword(s): Masochist ; PAIN ; PUN

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote

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There once was a Texas oilman who went to see his dentist and, when asked which tooth bothered him, he replied, "Oh, drill anywhere. I feel lucky today!"

Submitter comment:

He heard it from one of his friends.

Data entry tech comment:

Motif added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Submission card located in pile marked These don't sound traditional - Do Not File Yet.

Where learned: D'Anna, Ben

Keyword(s): Black Gold ; Dentist ; Drilling ; HUMOR ; Oil ; PUN ; Texas

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Man

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There is a secret method of coming back from Vegas with a small fortune: Go with a large fortune.

Submitter comment:

He heard it from a friend.

Data entry tech comment:

Motif added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Submission card located in pile marked These don't sound traditional - Do Not File Yet.

Where learned: D'Anna, Ben

Keyword(s): fortune ; GAMBLING ; HUMOR ; Large ; MONEY ; PUN ; SIZE ; Small ; Vegas

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote

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Its very easy for a girl to be poor on history but great on dates.

Submitter comment:

He heard it from a friend. A girlfriend I might add.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Submission card located in pile marked These don't sound traditional - Do Not File Yet.

Where learned: D'Anna, Ben

Keyword(s): Dates ; DATING ; Girl ; HISTORY ; HUMOR ; PUN

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- B300

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It's no fun to kiss a girl over the phone unless you happen to be in the same booth.

Submitter comment:

He heard this at work

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Submission card located in pile marked These don't sound traditional - Do Not File Yet.

Where learned: D'Anna, Ben

Keyword(s): Booth ; Boy ; DATING ; Girl ; KISS ; Phone

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote

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