Five Jokes: 3-6-2025
Government Re-Hires, Canada vs U.S. Alcohol, Social Media Surveillance, 'Sesame Street' Layoffs, and A Seaweed Revolution
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Hey! It’s Thursday in America, and just an idea here, but…
Anyway, here are FIVE JOKES!
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America’s top public health agency says about 180 employees who were laid off two weeks ago can come back to work. However, recipients this invite are unsure, as they all end with “IF YOU DARE…”
Canadian provinces are removing American liquor from their shelves. Leave it to Canadians to find the most peaceful way of literally hurting American spirits.
People applying for US citizenship or personal residency may soon have to disclose their social media handles to the government. This could easily backfire, however, as there is no greater badge of honor than being kept out of a nation due to the staggering dankness of your memes.
With Sesame Street searching for a new home and employees launching a union effort — Sesame Workshop has undergone layoffs. The loud thump you hear outside is Big Bird hitting rock bottom, yanking Oscar out of his can, and squeezing in to take his place.
Finally…
Thanks to a startup called Marine Biologics, a goopy seaweed slurry could make its way into your lunch, your shirt, and your lipstick. I, for one, look forward to the phrase “you ATE that outfit!” taking on a whole new meaning.
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Big Bird has been drinking the American liquor Canadians have thrown away...