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Many people prepare meals ("meal prep") several days in advance. However, they sometimes want to eat it all right away. Also, sometimes when the day arrives to eat the meal, they're…
Many people prepare meals ("meal prep") several days in advance. However, they sometimes want to eat it all right away. Also, sometimes when the day arrives to eat the meal, they're…
Many people listen to a song at a party, but they can't identify it. They try to remember it and research it when they get back home, but they forget almost everything about it. This joke was…
Eggnog is called "lait de poule" in French, which translates to "milk of the chicken" or "chicken milk." The term "chicken milk" has been used in Canada,…
Eggnog is called "lait de poule" in French, which translates to "milk of the chicken" or "chicken milk." The term "chicken milk" has been used in Canada,…
Eggnog is called "lait de poule" in French, which translates to "milk of the chicken" or "chicken milk." The term "chicken milk" has been used in Canada,…
"Psychology" shouldn't be confused with "sighchology" (sigh + psychology), but there are dad jokes. "Not many people know this but I actually studied dad jokes in…
Ghosts are often depicted wearing sheets and saying "boo." Several popular Halloween jokes have ghosts with "boos" ("booze') and getting "sheet-faced"…
Ghosts are often depicted wearing sheets and saying "boo." Several popular Halloween jokes have ghosts with "boos" ("booze') and getting "sheet-faced"…
Ghosts are often depicted wearing sheets and saying "boo." Several popular Halloween jokes have ghosts with "boos" ("booze') and getting "sheet-faced"…
AI (artificial intelligence) can do many jobs, but it can't do everything a human can. A popular meme starts with "AI is coming for your jobs," and then describes some humorous thing…
AI (artificial intelligence) can do many jobs, but it can't do everything a human can. A popular meme starts with "AI is coming for your jobs," and then describes some humorous thing…
AI (artificial intelligence) can do many jobs, but it can't do everything a human can. A popular meme starts with "AI is coming for your jobs," and then describes some humorous thing…
"If a potato can become vodka, then you can become anything you want to be" is a jocular inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. There are many variations on the…
"If a potato can become vodka, then you can become anything you want to be" is a jocular inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. There are many variations on the…
Not every meal is elegant, or needs to be. This was posted on Bluesky by 🌴✨🦋 Kathryn 🦋✨🌴 on May 20, 2025: "Not every meal needs to be elegant. Sometimes, you just make a…
Electronic devices with access to the internet are usually banned in examination rooms. Getting caught cheating on an exam is not merely embarrassing, but could result in failing the course.…
Many people prepare meals ("meal prep") several days in advance. However, they sometimes want to eat it all right away. Also, sometimes when the day arrives to eat the meal, they're…
Many people prepare meals ("meal prep") several days in advance. However, they sometimes want to eat it all right away. Also, sometimes when the day arrives to eat the meal, they're…
Many people prepare meals ("meal prep") several days in advance. However, they sometimes want to eat it all right away. Also, sometimes when the day arrives to eat the meal, they're…