The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

WHEN CAN A MAN BE SAID TO BE HEAD OVER EARS IN DEBT?
WHEN HE HASN'T PAID FOR THE HAT HE'S WEARING.

WHY IS THE LETTER "E" ALWAYS GROUCHY?
BECAUSE WHILE IT IS NEVER OUT OF HEALTH OR POCKET,
IT NEVER APPEARS IN GOOD SPIRITS.

WHY IS THE LETTER "D" LIKE A BAD BOY?
BECAUSE IT MAKES MA MAD.

WHICH TAKES THE LEAST TIME TO GET READY FOR A TRIP:
AN ELEPHANT OR A COCK?
THE COCK. HE ONLY TAKES HIS COMB WHILE THE ELEPHANT
HAS TO TAKE A WHOLE TRUNK.
WHEN IS A SOLDIER CHARITABLE?
WHEN HE PRESENTS ARMS.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WELL DRESSED MAN AND
A TIRED DOG?
THE MAN WEARS AN ENTIRE SUIT WHILE THE TIRED DOG
JUST PANTS.

HOW WOULD YOU SWALLOW A DOOR?
BOLT IT.

WHEN DOES A CHAIR HATE YOU?
WHEN IT CAN'T BEAR YOU.

Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO

Date learned: 10-00-1971