What They Really Meant To Say --

‘The food’s a little spicy’ ~
   Is there a fire extinguisher in the house?

‘She’s got a figure to die for’ ~
   Somewhere under those layers of flab.

‘He’s aggressive, and that’s what I like in my salesmen.’ ~
   A bull in a china shop looks like a ballet dancer next to him.

‘Grandma plays a mean game of hearts.’ ~
   She leads with the Queen of Spades. 

‘One thing about my sister. She sure is talkative.’ ~
   Her ears have disappeared ever since she grew her hair long.

‘I think the boss has ‘a thing’ for oldies.’ ~
   He blasts Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’ over the intercom all day. 

‘When she sees Scott, her knees turn to mush.’ ~
   That way, her knees match the rest of her body.

'I'd say that rookie is a 'can't-miss prospect.' ~
   If he misses even one practice, he's off the team for good.

‘Your teeth are like stars, Zelda.’ ~
   They come out every night.
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Date: 5/29/2022 8:14:00 PM
Is this your stand-up act from the 1900's? One liners are fun!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/29/2022 8:49:00 PM
Just reviewing my vaudeville days with George and Gracie...(Yeah, sure, right). ~ Wishful and Wistful
Date: 5/20/2022 8:52:00 PM
thanks for the giggles, Gershon. Enjoyed these very much, especially Zelda.
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Date: 5/20/2022 8:04:00 PM
Enjoyed all, especially the last one !
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/21/2022 9:03:00 PM
Actually, my teeth come out at night, just as my father's did, and his father's did before him. (Anyone spot a trend there? lol). Thanks, Valsa.
Date: 5/20/2022 5:07:00 PM
A good laugh enriches the soul! Nice, gw.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/21/2022 9:03:00 PM
Laughter is the best medicine, no doubt. Thanks, Milt. Have a blessed Sunday. ~ Gershon
Date: 5/20/2022 2:48:00 PM
Lol hilarious Gershon, the ladies will have you on the Scott one. Have a great weekend. Tom
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/20/2022 3:53:00 PM
Tom, a little hilarity never hurts going into the weekend. Cheers, Gershon
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