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A man who just died is delivered to the mortuary wearing an expensive ...

... expertly tailored black suit. The mortician asked the deceased's wife how she would like the body dressed. He points out that the man does look good in the black suit he is already wearing.

The widow, however, says that she always thought her husband looked his best in blue, and that she wants him in a blue suit. She gives the mortician a blank check and says, "I don't care what it costs, but please have my husband in a blue suit for the viewing."

The woman returns the next day for the wake.

To her delight, she finds her husband dressed in gorgeous blue suit with a subtle chalk stripe; the suit fits him perfectly.

She says to the mortician, "Whatever this cost, I'm very satisfied. You did an excellent job and I'm very grateful. How much did you spend?"

To her astonishment, the mortician presents her with the blank check. "There's no charge," he says.

"No, really, I must compensate you for the cost of that exquisite blue suit!" she says.

"Honestly, ma'am," the mortician says, "it cost nothing. You see, a deceased gentleman of about your husband's size was brought in shortly after you left yesterday, and he was wearing an attractive blue suit. I asked his wife if she minded him going to his grave wearing a black suit instead, and she said it made no difference as long as he looked nice."

"So I just switched the heads"

Submitted by Donna, Emmitsburg, Md.
 

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You live in California when...
  • You make over $250,000 and you still can't afford to buy a house.
  • The high school quarterback calls a time-out to answer his cell phone.
  • The fastest part of your commute is going down your driveway.
  • You know how to eat an artichoke.
  • You drive your rented Mercedes to your neighborhood block party.
  • When someone asks you how far something is, you tell them how long it will take to get there rather than how many miles away it is.

You live in New York City when...

  • You say "the city" and expect everyone to know you mean Manhattan.
  • You have never been to the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building.
  • You can get into a four-hour argument about how to get from Columbus Circle to Battery Park, but can't find Wisconsin on a map.
  • You think Central Park is "nature."
  • You believe that being able to swear at people in their own language makes you multi-lingual.
  • You've worn out a car horn.
  • You think eye contact is an act of aggression.

You live in upstate New York when...

  • You only have four spices: salt, pepper, ketchup, and Tabasco.
  • Halloween costumes fit over parkas.
  • You have more than one recipe for moose.
  • Sexy lingerie is anything flannel with less than eight buttons.
  • The four seasons are: almost winter, winter, still winter, and construction.

Submitted by Kenneth, Shropshire, England
 

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Welfare Applications

For those unfamiliar, Welfare payments are made in the U.S. to individuals and families with income below a certain level. The following quotations are taken from actual letters received by the Welfare Department in applications for support of receiving payments.

  • I am forwarding my marriage certificate and 6 children. I had seven but one died which was baptized on a half sheet of paper.
  • I am writing the welfare department to say that my baby was born two years old. When do I get my money?
  • Mrs. Jones has not had any clothes for two years and has been visited regularly by the clergy.
  • I cannot get sick pay. I have six children can you tell me why?
  • I am glad to report that my husband who is missing is dead.
  • This is my eighth child. What are you going to do about it.
  • Please find for if my husband is dead. The man I am now living with can't do anything until he knows.
  • I am very much annoyed to find out that you have branded my son illiterate. This is a dirty lie as I was married a week before he was born.
  • In answer to your letter, I have given birth to a son weighing 10 lbs. I hope this is satisfactory.
  • I am forwarding my marriage certificate and my 3 children one of which is a mistake as you can see.
  • My husband got his project cut off about two weeks ago and I haven't had any relief since.
  • Unless I get my husband's money pretty soon, I will be forced to lead an immortal life.
  • You have my changed little boy to a girl, will this make any difference?
  • I have no children yet, as my husband is a truck driver and works night and day.
  • I want money as quick as I can get it. I have been in bed with the doctor for two weeks and he doesn't do me any good. If things don't improve, I will have to send for another doctor.
  • In accordance with your instructions, I have given birth to twins in the enclosed envelope.
Also Submitted by Kenneth, Shropshire, England
 

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You are driving down the road in your car on a wild, stormy night ...

..., when you pass by a bus stop and you see three people waiting for the bus:

  • An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
  • An old friend who once saved your life.
  • The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your small car?

Think before you continue reading.

This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application.

You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first.

Or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back.

However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again.

The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered, "I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams."

Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. Never forget to "Think Outside the Box."

Submitted by Lindsey, Melbourne, Australia.
 

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Nominations for best photo of the year, take 1

Submitted by Bill, Ardmore, Pa.
 

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