Five Jokes: 6-24-2025
A Billionaire Destination Wedding, London’s “Secret” Tunnels, Trump Gets Angry About Israel/Iran, AI Fragrances, and A Cure For Smart Phones
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Activists in Venice, Italy, are protesting the upcoming destination wedding of tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez. However, the couple’s spin doctors have already informed the public that “in lieu of rice, toss tomatoes.”
London’s secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar. So, if you wind up there for safety during World War III, remember the city is being shaken, not stirred.
President Trump lashed out at Israel and Iran for possible violations of a ceasefire, telling reporters at the White House: "You know what we have? We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing." Begging the question: Did he just learn about these nations four days ago?
AI is rapidly changing how fragrance is created — and who gets credit. Soon, instead of not quite knowing which human designed a fragrance, we’ll be acknowledging the self checkout machine at the Ralph’s grocery store in Los Angeles’ Vermont Ave for its cologne side hustle.
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A clear slab of smartphone acrylic called The Methaphone is a helpful tool for those looking to curb their phone addiction. It’s a true godsend for those who seek the comfort of typing problematic tweets with the added truth that nothing is actually being sent.
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