[Jack, a long-time Grif.Net aficionado from Maine, relates this true story] Dr. Cutter is our local Veterinarian, and well-known for his wry humor. He surpassed himself one summer day when a city dog was brought to him after an encounter with a porcupine. After almost an hour of prying, pulling,…
05/15/13 Grif.Net – Rules for Toddlers (and Democrats)
[Rules for Possessions . . of Toddlers and Democrats] 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it…
05/14/13 Grif.Net – Lutheran Airlines
If you are traveling soon, consider Lutheran Air, the no-frills airline. You’re all in the same boat on Lutheran Air, where flying is an uplifting experience. There is no First Class on any Lutheran Air flight. Meals are potluck. Rows 1-6, bring rolls, 7-15 bring a salad, 16-21 a main…
05/13/13 Grif.Net – Random Ramblings of a Tired Brain
If guns are outlawed, what will we shoot liberals with? – Wyoming Bumper Sticker of the Week ^^^^^ A mother and daughter were picking strawberries. Mom shared her fond memory, “I am so glad we got to pick strawberries together. I remember this exact spot when I was your age…
05/11/13 Weekend Grif.Net – Wandering Around an Airport
After learning my flight was detained 4 hours, I heard the announcement: if anyone in the vicinity of gate 4-A understands any Arabic, please come to the gate immediately. Well, one pauses these days. Gate 4-A was my own gate. I went there. An older woman in full traditional Palestinian…
05/10/13 Grif.Net – Suggestions for the Wyoming Forest Service
This list is circulating among Forest Service employees. These are actual comments left last year on Forest Service registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips: “A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed?…
05/09/13 Grif.Net – Science Exam
[DJ in British Columbia send in these actual excerpts from students Science Exam answers (names of students and teachers are held in strict confidence). Can’t make this stuff up!] Benjamin Franklin produced electricity by rubbing cats backwards. The dodo is a bird that is almost decent by now. To remove…
05/08/13 Grif.Net – New Language Groups
Everyone knows about Afro-American Speak — Ebonics (“Ebony” + “Phonics”). But have you heard about . . Irish-American Speak — Leprechaunics Native-American Speak — Kimosabics Italian-American Speak — Rigatonics Chinese-American Speak — Won-tonics Japanese-American Speak — Mama-san-ics Polish-American Speak — Kielbasanics Jewish-American Speak — Zionics Russian-American Speak — Rasputonics Spanish-American…
05/07/13 Grif.Net – Fake Notebook Computer
Many college students cannot afford a personal computer so the generous faculty of our school have cleverly substituted an “Etch-A-Sketch” model computer to them. Here are some early responses from Post-term . . Q My Etch-A-Sketch has a distorted display. A Pick it up and shake it. Q My Etch-A-Sketch…
05/06/13 Grif.Net – Sample Final Exam Questions
1. Do they have a 4th of July in England? 2. How many birthdays does the average man have? 3. Some months have 31 days; how many have 28? 4. A woman gives a beggar 50 cents; the woman is the beggar’s sister, but the beggar is not the woman’s…
05/04/13 Weekend Grif.Net – His Plan for Me
When I stand at the judgment seat of Christ And He shows me His plan for me, The plan of my life as it might have been Had He had His way with me. And I see how I blocked Him here and I checked Him there, And I would…
05/03/13 Grif.Net – Psalm 23 for College Students
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not flunk; He keepeth me from lying down when I should be studying. He leadeth me beside the water cooler for a study break; He restoreth my faith in study guides. He leads me to better study habits for my grade’s sake. Yea,…
05/02/13 Grif.Net – Ole Needs a Loan
His name was Ole, he was from “Visconson”, and he wanted a loan. So, he walked into a bank in New York City and asked for the loan officer. He told the loan officer that he was taking Lena to Paris for their second honeymoon and needed to borrow $5,000…