old man emu Posted February 3, 2022 Posted February 3, 2022 The best type of humour is that which twists a simple, everyday sentence by juxtaposing an equally simple sentence that uses a key word from the first in an unusula way. A lot of post-War British comedians used this technique, the Goons being past masters at the craft. Grytpype-Thynne: Oh, Neddie. Seagoon: Curses, I'm spotted. Grytpype-Thynne: Why are you wearing that leopard-skin? Seagoon: So that's why I'm spotted. Bloodnok: I'll turn a deaf ear. Seagoon: I didn't know you had a deaf ear. Bloodnok: Yes, I found it on the floor of a barber's shop. 2
Jerry_Atrick Posted February 3, 2022 Posted February 3, 2022 In case you don't see it at rec flying: 1
pmccarthy Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 What is this little piece of knotted string on the floor? Get up you rotten twine! 1 2
red750 Posted February 5, 2022 Posted February 5, 2022 Just what you need in those dry summer months. 1
Marty_d Posted February 6, 2022 Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, red750 said: "Be." I think he wants to BE your bike! 2
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