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Tom Swifties: Puns for the Punster

Tom Swifties are phrases or sentences that end with a pun. Good grief, that explains nothing. Best to look at these examples: “This food tastes of Plutonium,” Tom said glowingly. “I’m dying,” Tom croaked. “I’m losing my hair,” Tom Bawled. … Continue reading

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Great Caesar’s Ghost! Super Hero Jokes

Why did Spiderman join the swim team? Because he had webbed feet! How was Aquaman’s son delivered? Via SEA section! What do you get when you cross the man of steel with a hot vegetable broth? Souperman! What does Batgirl … Continue reading

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Snapping Matches: In Search of the Perfect Prank

Lab notes: We thought Snapping Matches had all the elements for a good prank: Most smokers are looking furtively around for the tobacco police and not at their matches, the pack could be reused and the gag, though decades old, … Continue reading

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George Washington Gives Lecture at Pathological Liars Anonymous

When I was a foolish young lad I chopped down my father’s cherry tree. After he tripped over the stump, Father confronted me and asked if I knew what had happen to his favorite fruit tree. I replied, ” I … Continue reading

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Academy Awards Statuette Renamed “Nathan”

Hollywood, CA                                                                             … Continue reading

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A Cornacopia of Puns

A CORNACOPIA OF PUNS Here are the lyrics of an old chestnut of a song originally sung by Wally Cox and probably never sung by anyone afterwards. Many, many thanks to Susan Wheeler who found the lyrics to this toe-tapping … Continue reading

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Valentines Day Cards- No Thank You!

If you got one of these Valentines Day cards from someone you barely knew, what would you think? This collection is from a notorious stalker’s underground compound. Mirth in a Box sells funny and unusual gift boxes. We love Valentines … Continue reading

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Valentines Day Cards: Do These Seem a Tad Inappropriate?

We at Mirth love old Valentines Day cards and as we were going through our stash we noticed a few that seemed a bit inappropriate for children. Kidnapping? 3 ways? Woman and woman? Frigidity? Yes, it was a long day. … Continue reading

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My Funny Valentine

‘Ears a fews corny jokes for Valentines Day! Peas pass them along! What did the caveman give his wife on Valentine’s Day? Ughs and kisses! What did the boy sheep say to the girl sheep on Valentine’s Day? I Love Ewe! What did … Continue reading

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Vintage Valentines Day Cards on Parade

We love these cheesy, old timey Valentine’s Day cards! Here’s ours, now show us yours! Mirth in a Box loves Valentines Day too. Please visit our site to find lots of funny and unusual gifts  and gift boxes to send someone … Continue reading

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