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HELEN KELLER JOKE
HOW DID HELEN KELLER BURN HER FINGERS?
TRYING TO READ THE WAFFLE IRON.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM FRIENDS AT SCHOOL
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): BRAILLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-11-1967
RIDDLE
WHAT'S YELLOW AND LIES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN?
MOBY THE BANANA.
Submitter comment: SHE LEARNED THIS FROM FRIENDS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BERKELEY
Keyword(s): COLOR ; LITERATURE BOOK TITLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-03-1967
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THE JOLLY GREEN GIANT
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE TWO HOUR BEN CASY SPECIAL?
THEY ARE GOING TO CIRCUMCISE THE JOLLY GREEN GIANT.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
Keyword(s): BRAND-NAME TELEVISION ; FICTIONAL PERSON
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
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RIDDLE
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LBJ AND LSD?
ONE'S A DOPE AND ONE'S A DRUG.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): JOHNSON, LYNDON B. ; UNITED STATES PRESIDENT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-25-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
DUKE
DUKE WHO?
DUKE THE BELLS A RINGING FOR HOLLY
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED ; KEATING SCHOOL
Keyword(s): DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY (?) ; NAME
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-28-1967
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RIDDLE
WHAT IS THE SMALLEST ROOM IN THE WORLD?
A MUSHROOM
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): VEGETABLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1965
RIDDLE
WHAT DID THE SALAD SAY TO THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR?
CLOSE THE DOOR I'M DRESSING.
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-17-1965
RIDDLE
WHAT DO DUCKS DO WHEN THEY FLY UPSIDE DOWN?
THEY QUACK UP
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): AIRPLANE LINGO ; BIRDS PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-18-1965
RIDDLE
WHAT DO GHOSTS EAT FOR BREAKFAST?
GHOST TOASTIES
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): BRAND NAME ; PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-18-1965
RIDDLE
WHY SHOULDN'T YOU TELL A SECRET IN THE GARDEN?
BECAUSE THE CORN HAS EARS
Where learned: SHOPPING
Keyword(s): PUN ON ONE OF THE PARTS OF THE BODY ; VEGETABLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
RIDDLE QUESTION
WHAT DOES A COW HAVE FOUR OF THAT A WOMAN HAS TWO OF?
LEGS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): PRETENDED OBSCENE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-02-1969
RIDDLE QUESTION
HOW DO YOU CATCH A RABBIT?
YOU HIDE IN THE BUSHES AND MAKE A NOISE LIKE A CARROT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; VEGETABLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-01-1969
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHAT DID THE ELEPHANT SAY WHEN HE WAS PULLED FROM THE
SWAMP BY THE BALLS?
THANK YOU MR. AND MRS. BALLS}
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): OBSCENE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-02-1969
RIDDLE
HOW DO YOU FIT SIX ELEPHANTS IN A V.W.?
PUT THREE IN THE BACK, TWO IN THE FRONT, AND ONE IN THE GLOVE BOX.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM SCHOOL FRIENDS
Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE
Keyword(s): AUTOMOBILE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-07-1967
RIDDLE
WHAT IS ORANGE AND GOES CLICK-CLICK?
A BALL POINT CARROT
Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS FROM MY BROTHER, GARY GUNDLACH
Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE
Keyword(s): VEGETABLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-07-1967
RIDDLE
HOW DO YOU CATCH A RABBIT?
HIDE IN THE GRASS AND MAKE A NOISE LIKE A CARROT
Submitter comment: LEARNED IT FROM MY BROTHER, GARY GUNDLACH
Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE
Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; VEGETABLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-07-1967