Laughing to the Bank--A Collection of Western Jokes

Author: Liu Jiying
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Three ducks were sent to court for misbehavior. The judge asked the first duck, "What is your name?" The first duck said, "Quack." The judge, "Why are you being sued?" The first duck, "Because I swim, play, and blow bubbles." The judge, "Well, the charges are dismissed." The judge then questioned the second duck, "What is your name?" The second duck said, "Quack." The judge, "Why are you being sued?" The second duck, "Because I swim, play, and blow bubbles." The judge let the second duck go as well. Finally, the judge asked the third duck, "What is your name?" The third duck said, "Bubble." The wish finally came true.
A wealthy lady owned a female parrot and often said, "Want a?" The lady found the parrot's behavior too vulgar and decided to elevate its status. One day, she noticed a male parrot in the neighboring church that could pray and went to ask for advice. She said to the priest, "Could you train my parrot, please?" The priest asked, "What's wrong with your parrot?" The lady explained everything. The priest said, "Bring your parrot here. I guarantee it will learn to pray all day long just like mine." The lady was very happy and brought her parrot home. The priest put the female parrot in the same cage as his male parrot, hoping to teach by example. But when the female parrot saw the male parrot, she immediately opened her mouth and said, "Want a?" The male parrot, which was praying, suddenly brightened his eyes and said, "Oh, God! My two-year-old prayer has finally been answered!"