Five Jokes: 7-9-2024
Steven King Weighs In On Biden, Trump Narrows Down VPs, 'Bob's Burgers' Actor Pleads Guilty, Swizz Beatz Loves Camel Racing, and more Musk Lawsuits
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Stephen King has added his name to the list of prominent figures who have called for President Joe Biden to exit the 2024 presidential race. Noting, “But who knows what youthful powers he could unleash if we dumped a bucket of pig’s blood on him at the next debate.”
With the Republican National Convention just days away, Donald Trump reportedly is down to two candidates to fill the second slot on his 2024 ticket. Now its up to his staffers to determine who those actual candidates are based solely on Trump’s surreal nicknames for them. “Who the hell is Stinky Steve?”
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Actor Jay Johnston pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to the January 6 Capitol siege — but since he did it in character, legal fees will be addressed to Jimmy Pesto’s Pizzeria.
Hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz has made a name for himself in Saudi Arabia’s camel-racing scene. Sensing a trend, MTV has secured the copyright to the title Pimp My Hooves.
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When SpaceX employees asked Musk to abide by his own policies, he had them fired, according to their lawsuit. New potential hires are required to pass two simulators with flying colors: Anti-Gravity, and Egg-Shell.
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