Five Jokes: 6-25-2025
Zohran Wins, American Confusion Over Iran, “Big Balls” Departs DOGE, Hello Kitty/Coco Melon Crossover, and ABBA’s Connection To AC/DC
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33-year old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani bested 67-year-old former governor Andrew Cuomo by becoming the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City. Cuomo was reportedly so stunned by the results that he turned to a woman next to him and asked, “Do you consent to holding me for a while?”
America's giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target while striking on Iran's nuclear facilities. The White House insists that further intel or the emergence of a Godzilla-like creature from the hills of Iran is needed before we can be sure.
According to multiple sources, Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, one of the first technologists hired as part of Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency, is no longer working for the federal government — a major relief for those of us concerned that after Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” efforts he’d move on to something “big” and “beautiful” that should only be seen with a content warning.
Hello Kitty owner Sanrio has struck a multi-year deal with CoComelon outfit MoonbugEntertainment including a new show with characters from both hit franchises. So, watch out Marvel… CocoKitty and the Multiverse of Cuteness has entered the building.
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An ABBA book reveals the band's little known connection to AC/DC. Apparently, both were named by someone dealt the worst possible letters in a game of Scrabble.
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