Five Jokes: 12-13-2024
New Jersey DroStanley Recall, Culinary Mild Sauce Vibes, Tech Donations To Trump’s Inauguration, and A Common Trait Among Fires
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The Department of Homeland Security has spoken out following reports of a mysterious drone threat in New Jersey — stating, “our best guess is that someone woke up this mornin’ and got got themselves some drones… got themselves some drones… got themselves some…”
Stanley is recalling about 2.6 million of its mugs due to a hiccup with the lids which cause them to shrink if exposed to too much heat. Inconvenient to most, but a must have got those interested in an explosive cup of gender reveal Koolaid.
Milder chili peppers, blander coconuts and lower-quality cabbage in kimchi are on the menu thanks to climate change, and chefs are feeling the heat. Bland food due to climate change? White America wins again.
Amazon, like Meta, is donating $1 million to Trump’s inauguration, as big-tech leaders seek improved ties with the incoming administration. Apparently, the president-elect needs quick shipments of bronzer. Seems he’s so jealous of Obama he’d like to match his skin tone.
Finally…
NASA images reveal that most dangerous fires share an overlooked trait. And according to the results — it’s… Angela Bassett?!
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