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Hey, happy Saturday! Let’s dive in to some highlights from the week!
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TOP FIVE JOKES OF THE WEEK!
Each weekday, I send five topical jokes. Subscribers (yes, you!) have voted on what made them laugh the most. However, this week the talented took over the show!
You might recognize her from this text interview in the newsletter!
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So, learn more about Dillon here, and check out the top 5 jokes from his week below!
Note: Whenever there is a tie, I become the deciding vote.
MONDAY: 9-16-2024
FX’s “Shōgun” and “The Bear” broke awards records at the Emmys. Feeling they’ve conquered the Emmys, Shōgun's creators have set their sights on dominating the BET Awards and unveiled season 2’s focus: The Shōgun's of Harlem - Sho’nuff.
[read the other jokes from that day here]
TUESDAY: 9-17-2024
Amazon told its office workers that they will have to come in five days a week next year. When asked for comment an Amazon warehouse worker stated: “Wait, they get to go home!?” before being written up for pausing to momentarily consider the crushing weight of capitalism.
[read the other jokes from that day here]
WEDNESDAY: 9-18-2024
Cabin pressure issues on a Delta flight caused ear pain and bloody noses for passengers. Not to be outdone in miserable flying experiences, Spirit Airlines has begun punching passengers in the face as they board for an extra fee.
[read the other jokes from that day here]
THURSDAY: 9-19-2024
The Teamsters union won’t endorse a presidential candidate. Echoing the growing public sentiment we’re all feeling, embodied by the acronym MAWTCSTOO… Make America Wish They Could Sit This One Out
[read the other jokes from that day here]
FRIDAY : 9-20-2024
The site of the worst nuclear disaster in the US is reopening and selling its power to Microsoft. However, if the thought of Microsoft teaming with Three Mile Island brings you stress, remember Microsoft has never let us down before. Just plug in your Zune™, do some Bing™ searches and chill out. Clippy’s totally got this one covered.
[read the other jokes from that day here]
If you enjoyed those Five Jokes, check out the most recent batch of Top Five Jokes!
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