199+ Funny & Creative Story Telling Jokes

Storytelling and laughter go hand in hand, don’t they?

With these 199+ funny and creative storytelling jokes, you’ll not only master the art of sharing a good tale but also tickle everyone’s funny bones. 

Whether you’re looking to entertain friends, break the ice, or just brighten someone’s day, these jokes are perfect for adding humor to any story. 

Get ready to turn every moment into a laugh-filled adventure!

The Benefits of Choosing Funny Storytelling Jokes

• Engages Your Audience: Funny storytelling grabs attention and keeps listeners hooked.

• Breaks the Ice: Humor eases tension, creating a comfortable environment.

• Enhances Relatability: Jokes make stories more relatable and memorable.

• Boosts Mood: Laughter spreads positivity, fostering connection.

Funny & Creative Storytelling Jokes

1. A man is washing his car with his son. The son asks, “Dad, can’t you just use a sponge?”
2. I told my suitcase there would be no vacation this year. Now I’m dealing with emotional baggage.
3. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love, and got married. The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was incredible.
4. A dyslexic man walks into a bra.
5. I asked the librarian if she had any books on paranoia. She whispered, “They’re right behind you!”
6. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
7. I was wondering why the frisbee was getting bigger. Then it hit me.
8. A man walks into a library and asks for books about cliffhangers. The librarian says,
9. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.
10. Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
11. A skeleton walks into a bar and says, “Give me a beer and a mop.”
12. I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.
13. Did you hear about the circus fire? It was in tents.
14. A guy goes to the doctor. “Doctor, I can’t stop singing ‘What’s New Pussycat?'” The doctor says, “It sounds like you have Tom Jones syndrome.” The guy asks, “Is it common?” The doctor replies, “It’s not unusual.”
15. I bought the world’s worst thesaurus yesterday. Not only is it terrible, it’s terrible.
16. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
17. A man tells his doctor, “Doc, help me. I’m addicted to Twitter!” The doctor replies, “Sorry, I don’t follow you.”
18. What do you call a man with a rubber toe? Roberto.
19. I went to a seafood disco last week. I pulled a mussel.
20. What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a tricycle and a well-dressed man on a bicycle? Attire.
21. I have a joke about construction, but I’m still working on it.
22. A priest, a minister, and a rabbit walk into a blood bank. The rabbit says, “I think I might be a type O.”
23. Why can’t a bicycle stand up by itself? It’s two tired.
24. I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough.
25. What do you call a dog that does magic tricks? A labracadabrador.
26. I went to the zoo and saw a baguette in a cage. The zookeeper said it was bread in captivity.
27. A man is talking to God. “God, how long is a million years?” God replies, “To me, it’s about a minute.” The man asks, “God, how much is a million dollars?” God replies, “To me, it’s a penny.” The man asks, “God, can I have a penny?” God replies, “In a minute.”
28. Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.
29. My friend says to me, “What rhymes with orange?” I said, “No, it doesn’t.”
30. I told a chemistry joke. There was no reaction.
31. A blind man walks into a bar. And a table. And a chair.
32. What’s Forrest Gump’s password? 1forrest1.
33. I invented a new word! Plagiarism.
34. A woman is on the phone with her friend. “He’s just not my type. He’s got a beer belly, a bald head, and wears a ridiculous toupee.” The friend says, “What’s his name?” She replies, “My husband.”
35. Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet.
36. Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts.
37. What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.
38. The past, the present, and the future walk into a bar. It was tense.
39. I tried to catch some fog. I mist.
40. How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it.

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Unique Storytelling Jokes One-Liners

41. My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We’ll see about that.
42. I told my computer I needed a break, and now it won’t stop sending me Kit-Kat ads.
43. Never trust a math teacher holding graph paper. They’re always plotting something.
44. I have an inferiority complex, but it’s not a very good one.
45. I’m on a whiskey diet. I’ve lost three days already.
46. I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.
47. A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer.
48. I just found out I’m colorblind. The news came out of the purple.
49. If you see a robbery at an Apple Store, does that make you an iWitness?
50. I’m so good at sleeping, I can do it with my eyes closed.
51. To the person who stole my glasses: I will find you. I have contacts.
52. I’m not a vegetarian because I love animals. I’m a vegetarian because I hate plants.
53. I was going to tell a time-traveling joke, but you guys didn’t like it.
54. The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.
55. I dream of a better world where chickens can cross the road without their motives being questioned.
56. My memory has gotten so bad it has actually improved my movie-watching experience.
57. I don’t have a girlfriend, but I do know a woman who would be mad at me for saying that.
58. I threw a boomerang a few years ago. I now live in constant fear.
59. Light travels faster than sound. That’s why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
60. My wife told me I had to stop acting like a flamingo. I had to put my foot down.
61. I wrote a song about a tortilla. Actually, it’s more of a wrap.
62. I can’t believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off.
63. My boss told me to have a good day. So I went home.
64. Crime in a multi-story car park. It’s wrong on so many different levels.
65. I was raised as an only child, which really annoyed my sister.
66. I think my vacuum cleaner is a stalker. It follows me everywhere I go.
67. My grandfather has the heart of a lion and a lifetime ban from the zoo.
68. My hotel room is so small, I have to go out into the hall to change my mind.
69. I’m not saying I’m a procrastinator, but I’ll tell you more tomorrow.
70. My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. It got so bad I had to take his bike away.
71. I asked my North Korean friend how it was there. He said he can’t complain.
72. I don’t suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.
73. If you’re not supposed to eat at night, why is there a light in the fridge?
74. I have a lot of growing up to do. I realized that the other day inside my fort.
75. I’d tell you a UDP joke, but you might not get it.
76. Don’t spell part backwards. It’s a trap.
77. I’m reading a horror story in Braille. Something bad is about to happen. I can feel it.
78. My girlfriend’s dog died, so I tried to cheer her up by getting her an identical one. It just made her more upset. She was crying, “What am I going to do with two dead dogs?”
79. I put my root beer in a square glass. Now it’s just beer.
80. I’m not saying my son is ugly, but on Halloween he went to the door and the neighbors gave him an application form.

Dirty Storytelling Jokes

81. A couple is in bed and the wife says, “I’m cold.” The husband replies, “Get your own blanket.” After a minute, she says, “I’m still cold.” Annoyed, he says, “Fine, what do you want me to do?” She whispers, “I want you to be my blanket.” He says, “The laundry’s in the basement. Go get it yourself.”
82. My girlfriend complained last night that I never listen to her. Or something like that.
83. I said to my wife, “I’m a bit of a fixer-upper, aren’t I?” She replied, “Yeah, you’re a handyman’s dream: handy, and a man, and I’m dreaming.”
84. What do you call a cheap circumcision? A rip-off.
85. A guy walks up to a woman in a bar and says, “That dress would look great on my bedroom floor.” She replies, “So would you, but the cat’s bed is already there.”
86. What’s the difference between ‘oooooh’ and ‘aaaaah’? About three inches.
87. Why is it so easy to read a woman’s mind? Because it’s in plain text, but the file is encrypted.
88. My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.
89. A man asks his wife, “What would you do if I won the lottery?” She replies, “I’d take half and leave you.” He says, “Great, I won $12. Here’s $6, now get out.”
90. An old man goes to the doctor for his yearly check-up. The doctor says, “You’re in incredible shape. How do you do it?” The old man says, “I have a deal with God. When he comes for me, I’m hiding in the shower. And my wife has to keep him talking.”
91. What’s the best part about dating a homeless woman? You can drop her off anywhere.
92. My girlfriend told me she was leaving me because I’m a gambling addict. I said, “I bet I can change.”
93. A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says, “Ugh, that’s the ugliest baby I’ve ever seen.” The woman walks to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her, “The driver just insulted me!” The man says, “You go up there and tell him off. Go on, I’ll hold your monkey for you.”
94. What do you call a nun in a wheelchair? Virgin Mobile.
95. I told my wife I wanted our kids to be raised with a bit of a surprise. So I didn’t tell her about them.
96. The police pulled me over and said, “Papers.” I said, “Scissors, I win!” and drove off.
97. What’s the difference between a G-spot and a golf ball? A man will actually search for a golf ball.
98. A wife texts her husband on a cold winter’s morning: “Windows frozen, won’t open.” The husband texts back: “Gently pour some lukewarm water over it.” The wife texts back 5 minutes later: “Computer’s really messed up now.”
99. I asked my wife if I was the only one she’s ever been with. She said, “Yes, the others were nines and tens.”
100. My boss is like a baby. He screams and wakes me up every half hour.
101. What do a nearsighted gynecologist and a puppy have in common? A wet nose.
102. I was at the ATM and this old lady asked me to help her check her balance. So I pushed her over.
103. Why don’t cannibals eat clowns? They taste funny.
104. What do my dad and Nemo have in common? They both can’t be found.
105. What’s the difference between an oral and a rectal thermometer? The taste.
106. My wife is so negative. I remembered the car seat, the stroller, AND the diaper bag. Yet all she can talk about is our missing baby.
107. My wife is leaving me because of my obsession with pasta. I’m feeling cannelloni right now.
108. I bought my wife a new car. She said, “This isn’t the car I wanted!” I said, “Well, you don’t know how to drive this one either.”
109. What’s red and bad for your teeth? A brick.
110. A husband and wife are getting ready for bed. The wife is standing in front of a full-length mirror. “You know, dear,” she says, “I look in the mirror and I see an old woman. My face is all wrinkled, my hair is grey…” She turns to her husband and says, “Tell me something positive.” He thinks for a moment and says, “Well, your eyesight is still perfect.”
111. Why was the leper bad at poker? He kept throwing his hand in.
112. I asked my wife to give me the silent treatment. She said, “You can’t afford it.”
113. A guy is at the doctor’s office. “Doctor, I’ve got a strawberry stuck up my butt.” The doctor says, “I’ve got some cream for that.”
114. The other day, my wife asked me to pass her lipstick but I accidentally passed her a glue stick. She still isn’t talking to me.
115. What’s the definition of a mixed emotion? Watching your mother-in-law drive off a cliff in your brand new car.
116. Marriage is like a deck of cards. In the beginning, all you need is two hearts and a diamond. By the end, you wish you had a club and a spade.
117. I went to a new restaurant called Karma. There’s no menu. You get what you deserve.
118. My girlfriend asked me if I ever get a shooting pain across my body, like someone has a voodoo doll of me and is stabbing it. I said “No,” and she said, “How about now?”
119. A girl asks her mom, “Mom, can I wear a short skirt to the party?” The mom says, “No.” The girl asks, “Can I wear makeup?” The mom says, “No.” The girl says, “Can I wear high heels?” The mom says, “No.” The girl says, “But mom, I’m 18!” The mom says, “I know, David.”
120. I like to name my iPod “The Titanic,” so when it says “Syncing The Titanic,” I can click “Cancel” and feel like a hero.

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121. I went on a date with a girl who said she was really into astronomy. I asked her what her favorite constellation was. She said, “The one that looks like a big spoon.” I said, “That’s Ursa Major.” She said, “No, it’s just a big spoon.”
122. A German, an American, and a Brit are in a bar. The German says, “I am so precise, I can shoot a fly off a man’s head from 100 meters.” The Brit says, “That’s nothing. I can play a perfect game of snooker with a piece of rope.” The American says, “Well, I get free donuts at the police station.”
123. A guy is walking through the woods and finds a lamp. He rubs it, and a genie comes out. The genie says, “I will grant you one wish.” The guy thinks and says, “I wish I were rich.” The genie snaps his fingers and says, “Hi Rich, what’s your wish?”
124. I told my son he should embrace his mistakes. He gave me a hug.
125. A man wakes up in the hospital. The doctor says, “I have good news and bad news. The bad news is we had to amputate both your legs.” The man is devastated. “What’s the good news?” The doctor says, “The guy in the next bed wants to buy your shoes.”
126. A linguistics professor was lecturing his class. “In English,” he said, “a double negative forms a positive. However, in some languages, such as Russian, a double negative remains a negative. But there isn’t a single language, not one, in which a double positive can express a negative.” A voice from the back of the room piped up, “Yeah, right.”
127. I saw a sign that said “Falling Rocks.” I tried it. It doesn’t.
128. I told my doctor I broke my arm in two places. He told me to stop going to those places.
129. A guy is walking with a penguin. A cop stops him and says, “You can’t walk around with that penguin. You need to take it to the zoo.” The next day, the cop sees the same guy with the penguin, both wearing sunglasses. The cop says, “I thought I told you to take that penguin to the zoo!” The guy says, “I did. We had such a good time, today we’re going to the beach.”
130. My wife accused me of being immature. I told her to get out of my fort.
131. A man walks into a bar and sees a jar full of $10 bills. The bartender says, “If you can make the horse in the back laugh, you can have all the money.” The man goes to the back, and the horse starts laughing hysterically. He takes the money and leaves. A week later, he’s back. The bartender says, “If you can make the horse cry, I’ll give you double what’s in the jar.” The man goes to the back. He comes out, and the horse is sobbing. The bartender gives him the money and asks, “How did you do it?” The man says, “Last week, I told him mine was bigger. This week, I showed him.”
132. I asked a psychic her name. She said, “You tell me.”
133. A farmer is in a field with his cows when a woman drives up. She says, “If I can guess exactly how many cows you have, can I have one?” The farmer agrees. She looks around and says, “157.” The farmer is amazed. “That’s right! Pick whichever one you want.” She picks one and starts to walk away. The farmer says, “If I can guess your profession, can I have my cow back?” She agrees. He says, “You’re a consultant.” She’s shocked. “How did you know?” He says, “You showed up without being asked, told me something I already knew, and you don’t know anything about my business. Now give me back my dog.”
134. I’m not lazy. I’m on energy-saving mode.
135. A guy walks into a bar with a piece of asphalt under his arm. He says, “A beer for me, and one for the road.”
136. I have a friend who’s a kleptomaniac. When he gets nervous, he takes things literally.
137. Two fish are in a tank. One turns to the other and says, “Do you know how to drive this thing?”
138. I was at a restaurant, and the waiter sneezed all over my food. I said, “What are you doing?” He said, “The chef said if the steak wasn’t tender enough, I should pound it and put my dressing on it.”
139. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn’t find any.
140. A man with a stutter is making a speech. He says, “My f-f-father d-d-died in a c-c-concentration camp. He… f-f-fell out of a g-g-guard tower.”
141. Why do you never see elephants hiding in trees? Because they’re really good at it.
142. I used to be addicted to the hokey pokey, but I turned myself around.
143. My friend told me I was delusional. I almost fell off my unicorn.
144. I have an EpiPen. My friend gave it to me as he was dying. It seemed very important to him that I have it.
145. “Dad, can you put my shoes on?” “I don’t think they’ll fit me, son.”
146. A programmer’s wife tells him, “Go to the store and get a loaf of bread. If they have eggs, get a dozen.” The programmer comes back with 12 loaves of bread.
147. A man walks into a magic forest and tries to chop down a talking tree. “You can’t chop me down,” the tree says, “I’m a talking tree.” The man replies, “You may be a talking tree, but you will dialogue.”
148. A bear walks into a bar and says, “I’ll have a gin and………………………….. tonic.” The bartender asks, “Why the big pause?” The bear replies, “I don’t know, I was born with them.”
149. Did you hear about the man who was hit in the head with a can of soda? He was lucky it was a soft drink.
150. A genie offers a man a wish. The man says, “I wish for a bridge from California to Hawaii.” The genie says, “That’s impossible! Think of the logistics! Choose something else.” The man says, “Okay, I wish I could understand women.” The genie replies, “You want two lanes or four on that bridge?”
151. I was just in a job interview and they asked me to “describe yourself in three words”. I said, “lazy”.
152. I’ve been told I’m condescending. That means I talk down to people.
153. A man walks into a pet shop and says, “I want a parrot that can talk.” The shop owner points to one and says, “This one can sing opera.” The man says, “That’s amazing! But can he talk?” The owner says, “Of course he can talk, who do you think writes the lyrics?”
154. I have the body of a god. Unfortunately, it’s Buddha.
155. I saw a wolverine at the bus stop. He was heading to an X-men convention.
156. I’ve started telling everyone that I’m going to become a monk. It’s a vow of silence I’m willing to take.
157. My dog is a genius. I asked him what’s two minus two. He said nothing.
158. A lawyer and an engineer are fishing. The lawyer says, “I’m here because my house burned down and I lost everything. The insurance company paid for everything, so I’m taking a vacation.” The engineer says, “I’m here because my house was destroyed in a flood, and I lost everything. The insurance company also paid for everything.” The lawyer looks confused and asks, “How do you start a flood?”
159. The first rule of the Alzheimer’s club is… wait, where am I?
160. I think my wife is putting glue on my antique gun collection. She denies it, but I’m sticking to my guns.

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161. A man walks into a bar and orders a drink. He hears a tiny voice say, “Hey, cool shirt!” He looks around but sees no one. He hears the voice again, “That’s a really nice tie, too!” He calls the bartender over and asks what’s going on. The bartender says, “It’s the peanuts. They’re complimentary.”
162. Two muffins are in an oven. The first one says, “Wow, it’s getting hot in here.” The second one says, “Oh my god, a talking muffin!”
163. A man finds a penguin on his doorstep. He doesn’t know what to do, so he calls the police. The police officer tells him, “Take him to the zoo.” The next day, the officer sees the man walking down the street, holding the penguin’s flipper. The officer says, “I thought I told you to take him to the zoo!” The man replies, “I did! He had such a great time, today we’re going to the movies.”
164. What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
165. A horse walks into a bar. The bartender asks, “Why the long face?”
166. A man is driving down the road with twenty penguins in the back seat. A police officer pulls him over and says, “You can’t drive around with those penguins in your car! You need to take them to the zoo.” The man agrees. The next day, the officer sees the same man, still with twenty penguins in the car, but now they’re all wearing sunglasses. The officer pulls him over again and says, “I thought I told you to take those penguins to the zoo!” The man says, “I did. They loved it so much, today we’re going to the beach.”
167. A woman gets into a taxi. She says to the driver, “Can you hurry? I’m late for my yoga class.” The driver says, “I’m sorry, I can’t. The car in front of me is a tortoise.” The woman says, “Well, run it over!” The driver replies, “I can’t! It’s my brother’s!”
168. A man goes to a pet store and asks for a wasp. The owner says, “We don’t sell wasps.” The man points to one flying in the window and says, “You’ve got one right there!”
169. Did you hear about the kidnapping at the park? They woke him up.
170. A man walks into a doctor’s office with a piece of lettuce sticking out of his ear. The doctor asks, “What’s that?” The man says, “It’s just the tip of the iceberg.”
171. A man dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter meets him at the gate and says, “Before you can enter, you must spell a word.” The man says, “Okay, what’s the word?” St. Peter says, “Love.” The man spells it, “L-O-V-E,” and is let in. A few weeks later, St. Peter asks him to watch the gate. His wife arrives. He tells her the same rule and gives her the word “Czechoslovakia.”
172. A man is sitting at a bar when a beautiful woman sits next to him. He says, “So, do you come here often?” She says, “I don’t know, I’ve never been here before.” He says, “Neither have I! We must be in the wrong bar.”
173. I went to the doctor and he said, “I’m afraid you have a serious illness.” I said, “I want a second opinion.” He said, “Okay, you’re ugly too.”
174. A man is flying in a hot air balloon and realizes he is lost. He reduces his altitude and spots a man below. He shouts, “Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?” The man below says, “You’re in a hot air balloon.” The balloonist says, “You must be an engineer.” “I am,” replies the man. “How did you know?” “Well,” says the balloonist, “everything you have told me is technically correct, but completely useless.”
175. Why did the old man fall in the well? Because he couldn’t see that well.
176. A group of chess enthusiasts were in a hotel lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After an hour, the manager came out and said, “You have to disperse. I can’t stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer.”
177. A man walks into a cafe, goes to the counter, and says, “I’d like a coffee, but no cream.” The waiter replies, “I’m sorry, we’re out of cream. We only have milk. Can I get you a coffee with no milk?”
178. There are two types of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.
179. A Roman walks into a bar and asks for a martinus. “You mean a martini?” the bartender asks. The Roman replies, “If I wanted a double, I would have asked for it!”
180. A man takes his pet lion to the movies. The ticket seller says, “You can’t bring a lion in here!” The man says, “Don’t worry, he’s seen the movie.”
181. A man’s car breaks down. He goes to a nearby monastery to ask for help. The monks offer him a place to stay and fix his car. The next morning, he hears a strange sound. He asks a monk what it is, but the monk says, “I cannot tell you. You are not a monk.” This happens for several days. Finally, the man decides to become a monk. After years of training, he is finally initiated. He asks the head monk about the sound. The head monk says, “I cannot tell you. You are not the head monk.”
182. What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus.
183. A man walks into a bar with a frog on his head. The bartender asks, “What’s that?” The frog replies, “I don’t know, it started as a wart on my butt.”
184. A man walks into a zoo. The only animal in the entire zoo is a dog. It’s a shih tzu.
185. I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.
186. A man is talking to his friend. “My wife is an angel.” The friend replies, “You’re lucky, mine’s still alive.”
187. I have a pen that can write underwater. It can write other words too.
188. A man says to his friend, “I haven’t spoken to my wife in 18 months.” The friend says, “Why not?” The man replies, “I don’t like to interrupt her.”
189. I got a new job as a human cannonball. I was so excited, I couldn’t wait to be fired.
190. A man walks into a bar and says, “I’ll have a beer.” The bartender says, “That’ll be $5.” The man gives him a $20 bill. The bartender gives him $15 change. The man says, “Keep it.” The bartender says, “Thanks, but why?” The man says, “That was a test of your honesty. You passed.” The next day, the man comes back and orders a beer. The bartender says, “That’ll be $5.” The man gives him a $20 bill. The bartender gives him $5 change. The man says, “What’s this? Yesterday you were honest.” The bartender says, “Yesterday my boss was here.”
191. A magician was working on a cruise ship. The captain’s parrot was at every show and would figure out the tricks and shout them out. One day, the ship sank. The magician and the parrot were on a piece of wood in the middle of the ocean. They stared at each other for days. Finally, the parrot said, “Okay, I give up. What’d you do with the ship?”
192. A woman is at a funeral. She asks the man next to her, “Are you a relative?” He replies, “Yes, I’m the husband.” She asks, “Of the deceased?” He says, “No, of the relative.”
193. A man is eating at a restaurant when a fly lands in his soup. He calls the waiter over and complains. The waiter says, “Don’t worry, sir, the spider in the salad will get him.”
194. A man goes to a psychiatrist and says, “I think I’m a pair of curtains.” The psychiatrist says, “Pull yourself together.”
195. A man walks into a butcher shop and asks, “Do you have a sheep’s head?” The butcher says, “No, it’s just the way I part my hair.”
196. A man walks into a library and asks the librarian, “Do you have any books on turtles?” She replies, “Hard back?” He says, “Yes, with little heads.”
197. A man goes to the doctor and says, “I think I’m a dog.” The doctor says, “How long have you felt this way?” The man says, “Since I was a puppy.”
198. A man is at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, “Tell me a good deed you did.” The man says, “I saw a group of bikers harassing a woman, so I kicked over the lead biker’s motorcycle.” St. Peter asks, “When did this happen?” The man says, “About two minutes ago.”
199. A man says, “My wife is an angel.” His friend says, “You’re lucky. Mine is still alive.”
200. I bought my friend an elephant for his room. He said, “Thanks!” I said, “Don’t mention it.”