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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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Masochist:
There once was a masochist who was starved for affliction.
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Heard it from a friend.
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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!"
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He heard it from one of his friends.
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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.
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He heard it from a friend.
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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.
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He heard it from a friend. A girlfriend I might add.
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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.
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He heard this at work
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Keyword(s): Booth ; Boy ; DATING ; Girl ; KISS ; Phone
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote |