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Beatnik Jokes

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Posted By: Paul | Date: Sat May 12, 2012 | Comments (6)
Category: Bohemians, Beatniks, Hippies and Slackers, 1960's, Jokes

Johnson Smith Catalog Item #9

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Of course any lady would be thrilled to be presented with a "real dimond," especially if you told her it was her engagement ring, and then have a cap explode in her face!

From the 1930s catalog.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Wed Sep 21, 2011 | Comments (3)
Category: Destruction, Explosives, Jewelry, Johnson Smith Catalog, 1930's, Jokes

Johnson Smith Catalog Item #7

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Sure to win you tons of friends.

From the 1930s catalog.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Tue Sep 06, 2011 | Comments (3)
Category: Animals, Johnson Smith Catalog, 1930's, Jokes

Follies of the Mad Men #35

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[From Life magazine for June 2 1952.]

Yes, in the 1950's every husband and father had to be emasculated in every possible way. Imagine trying to conduct some kind of Tennessee Williams-inspired affair with your local Liz Taylor of the suburbs while wearing these. The laughter would be heard from one end of the motel to the other!
Posted By: Paul | Date: Sat Oct 11, 2008 | Comments (7)
Category: Business, Advertising, Fashion, Humor, Jokes, Gonads, Public Indecency, Husbands, 1950's

World’s Oldest Joke Discovered!

Archaeologists have just discovered the world's oldest joke, as ably pointed out in today's Weird News picks by Minister Chuck.

But I can't resist adding that I hope they never dig up this one.

Posted By: Paul | Date: Sat Aug 02, 2008 | Comments (4)
Category: Death, History, Archaeology, Humor, Comedians, Jokes, Television
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