joke
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Canned air was actually used as a bit in “Spaceballs,” with the joke being how absurd it is to pay for something we breathe freely.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The list contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates, including three from the Monster Raving Loony party, with none from the main Westminster parties.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“I got on stage, did my first joke and was super nervous,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
What started as an offhand joke at a London pub has sparked a “herculean effort.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“No tests?” said Rich, trying his joke again and snickering quietly, but getting no laughs at all this time.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
Poop jokes and memes aside, cyclosporiasis is a serious parasitic foodborne intestinal illness whose symptoms include nausea, fatigue, and explosive diarrhea that can last weeks or even months without antibiotic treatment.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
“A lot of the times, they didn’t have jokes in the script … because they didn’t know the jargon from the Black community.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
"We will turn the war into a data platform," he said after being appointed in a speech punctuated with jokes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
Normal political hostilities were largely set aside during the 50 minute session, as MPs on all sides paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Native kid makes impassioned pleas and cultural jokes.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
He also joked with schoolchildren that he hoped he had not "ruined the holidays too much by dragging you in here".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
"Woah woah woah," joked actual presenter Laura Woods.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
When the country’s Natural Environment Research Council decided to put the name of their new Antarctic research vessel to a public vote, a radio presenter joked that it should be “Boaty McBoatface.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
New Servite coach Rick Garretson later joked that back at his former home in Arizona, the temperature was over 100 degrees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
As Fabyan joked with the conductor, Elizebeth panicked.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Comedian Jenny Johnson poked fun at her cool demeanour on Instagram, external joking that her "energy is electric".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Mcleod continued: "He was in a lot of pain with his leg, and otherwise he was conscious the whole time, in good spirits, joking."
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The Australian prime minister has previously referred to Modi as "The Boss", joking that he could pull bigger crowds than US rock icon Bruce Springsteen.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Back in October, Swift told TV host Graham Norton that she was casting a wide net with the guest list, joking that she would invite “anyone I’ve ever talked to.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
She was joking around when I was being serious.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
