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Shanghai Carpenter

There was a carpenter in Shanghai Who hanging from a roof beam so high When he grabbed a nail, He let out a yell Everyone thought he would surely die.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 9/20/2021 11:12:00 AM
This is hilarious!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/20/2021 1:29:00 PM
Everyone thought it was funny except the carpenter!
Date: 9/17/2021 3:54:00 AM
Ouch!!...Delice
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/17/2021 8:07:00 AM
Nothing worse, in my opinion!
Date: 9/15/2021 12:44:00 PM
Bet it was a blue yell, I've yelled many a time when I've missed the nail lol. Tom
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/15/2021 3:05:00 PM
I think so, Tom. I have, too. Nothing hurts quite that bad as hitting your thumb full force!

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