German Children
No matter how kind you are, German children are always kinder. Lund, Erik. “10 German Jokes that are Actually Funny.” LifeHack, www.lifehack.org/350656/10-german-jokes-that-are-actually-funny. Accessed 8 Mar. 2024.
What Makes People Laugh
Humor from the languages of the world
Penalty for the Greedy
Here is an excerpt from the English translation of the Preface that may be useful to provide some background for readers: “Humor as an art is the product and language and cultural development. China, with its long history, has developed a sophisticated language which is well suited for use in cartoons. Despite the humor of
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Certainly Not a Fan
In this cartoon, a speaker vigorously haraunges a crowd. They all fall asleep except one person. When the speaker approaches that person enthusiastically, they respond, “Please don’t misunderstand. I have insomnia.” The cartoon is credited to Xu Pengfei. He has drawn thousands of cartoons, the first of which was published in 1979. Sources Cartoonist Xu
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How to Spell in Denmark
I have very nearly signed up for Danish language classes.I just need to dot the A’s and cross the O’s. Jeg har næsten tilmeldt mig danskundervisningen. Jeg skal bare prikke A’erne og krydse O’erne. Source Danish Jokes – 45 Hilarious Danish Jokes. https://upjoke.com/danish-jokes. Accessed 15 June 2024.
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Danish Navy
Did you know that Danish boats are given barcodes when they leave ports?So when they come back, they can Scan-di-navy-in. Vidste du, at danske både får udleveret stregkoder, når de forlader havne? Så når de kommer tilbage, kan de Scan-di-navy-ind. Danish Jokes – 45 Hilarious Danish Jokes. https://upjoke.com/danish-jokes. Accessed 15 June 2024.