What are some great joke books, written with attention to the craft of how a joke or story is told? [more inside]
posted by surenoproblem on Oct 20, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm half Dutch, but I've never been to The Netherlands. On my first trip there, where should I go, and what should I do, to get a better understanding of contemporary Dutch culture and language? [more inside]
posted by embrangled on Oct 8, 2009 - 11 answers

What is the funniest scene in a Shakespeare play? [more inside]
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 on May 20, 2009 - 28 answers

I'd like to learn some more comedy songs to sing at the piano along the lines of Hugh Laurie's Mystery. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by chrismear on Apr 20, 2009 - 18 answers

Back in the late 90s, I think in the winter of 1997-8, I saw a stand-up comedian on Conan O'Brien that blew me away but I've never been able to track him down since. I think his name was David Jerusalem. He made jokes about the Olympics and having been a heroin addict. He didn't perform in front of a mic but was interviewed by Conan. I've been trying to find information about this guy for years without success, does my description ring any bells for you? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus on Jul 15, 2008 - 20 answers

Does anyone know who the photographer is, or which series this photo is from? [more inside]
posted by quantum eclecticist on Jun 22, 2008 - 3 answers

If you saw two guys named Hambone and Flippy, which one would you think liked dolphins the most? I'd say Flippy, wouldn't you? You'd be wrong, though. It's Hambone. I love the writings of Jack Handey. His Deep Thoughts (beware sound!) and his articles in the New Yorker. I would love to hear recommendations of similarly funny writings. [more inside]
posted by therubettes on May 26, 2008 - 35 answers

What are retorts for some common sayings? For example, when people say: "The early bird gets the worm", you could retort "The second mouse gets the cheese". Which other ones are out there?
posted by markovich on Mar 14, 2008 - 80 answers

Got any good short, silly one-liner jokes? [more inside]
posted by angryjellybean on Nov 23, 2007 - 97 answers

Analogy-filter. I've been tasked with presenting a topic at a meeting which will involve me assessing the need to improve some processes. The thing is, I will be the one tasked with making these changes once I identify them and present them. [more inside]
posted by superfurry on Nov 12, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a poster drawing in the style of Where's Waldo? where everyone is shitting. [more inside]
posted by uncanny hengeman on Oct 27, 2007 - 3 answers

What are the most intellectual, but non speciality knowledge jokes that you know? [more inside]
posted by markovich on Jul 20, 2007 - 86 answers

Looking for some character-driven black comedy. [more inside]
posted by god particle on May 15, 2007 - 20 answers

A couple of years ago I bought two bizarre T-shirts from an obscure, Japanese website. See them here. Does anyone know where I can find this site again? [more inside]
posted by bollockovnikov on Jan 20, 2007 - 9 answers

Know any good Dalai Lama jokes? [more inside]
posted by timeistight on Sep 18, 2006 - 21 answers

Ogden Nash made quite a splash. And somewhat darker, Dottie Parker. Silverstein was near divine, And all revere old Edward Lear. But now I suffer from a curse: My thirst for rhyme has grown perverse! I need a doctor or a nurse; My problem is becoming worse. So lest I end up in a hearse, Please point me t'wards some more light verse!
posted by Robot Johnny on Jul 13, 2006 - 59 answers

Is there a word for the study of humour? [more inside]
posted by pompomtom on Jul 2, 2006 - 11 answers

A few years ago I found an entertaining article online, where the author described playing Sims 2 to make life as difficult as possible for his main character. I seem to remember that he made the character colossally ugly, and that he made the house into a maze of twist little passages, all alike. I can't seem to find the article on the basis of these clues, though; does anyone remember this better than I do?
posted by Johnny Assay on Jun 11, 2006 - 11 answers

I'm looking to keep in tune with the funny side of life and even improve my sense of humour. Basically I find if I regularly read jokes I seem to enjoy life more and even start making ones up myself. I like using rss to keep up with my favourite sites and I really love the idea of a website where people submit new jokes everyday and they are put into a feed which I can easily access. Does anything like this exist?
posted by razzman on Jun 1, 2006 - 5 answers

Any jokes with the theme of Pyramids, Ancient Egypt or Joseph (Dreamcoat)? [more inside]
posted by pettins on May 15, 2006 - 4 answers

Attention MeFi smart asses! Here's your chance to make justifiable wisecracks on AskMe. I need an Easter-themed witticism. [more inside]
posted by orange swan on Feb 8, 2006 - 60 answers

I need a small (easily emailed) JPEG image to convey, in a humourous way, that I'm not interested in doing a favour for someone. [more inside]
posted by Ritchie on Jan 15, 2006 - 8 answers

Jokes that involve the listener and make fun of them? [more inside]
posted by Sharcho on Jan 13, 2006 - 55 answers

What websites do you visit daily? [more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny on Oct 5, 2005 - 61 answers

Is there a site that lists really good, humorous metaphors?
posted by wibbler on Jul 29, 2004 - 2 answers

What's the best joke/ one-liner you've heard in a speech at a wedding? I'm getting married this year and it's getting to be speech-writing time; the books and websites I've found on this so far have all been quite corny. Does anyone have any gems out there?
posted by adoran2 on Apr 30, 2004 - 24 answers