Jokes

Started by Orcs, 21 October 2019, 10:42:07 AM

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Big Insect

I saw this on a card and it made me chuckle:

"He's at that difficult age for a man. To old for a hoody and too young for a cardigan*"

* for those under the age of 40 (if we have any on here) a cardigan is like a hoody, but without the hood, made of wool, and the zip up the front is usually replaced by buttons  ;)
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Raider4

In this place, I suspect it would be more appropriate to explain what a hoody is.

Roy

Quote from: Raider4 on 22 January 2024, 04:43:25 PMIn this place, I suspect it would be more appropriate to explain what a hoody is.

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Duke Speedy of Leighton

I'm reporting that joke to the moderators, hoodies don't have zips, they're a one piece.
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Quote from: Lord Speedy of Leighton on 22 January 2024, 06:57:58 PMI'm reporting that joke to the moderators, hoodies don't have zips, they're a one piece.
And all my Cardigans have zips......
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Orcs

I am pleased to say I do not have a single cardigan in my wardrobe.

Quote from: Lord Speedy of Leighton on 22 January 2024, 06:57:58 PMI'm reporting that joke to the moderators, hoodies don't have zips, they're a one piece.

I have two hoodies, including one presented by the Dark Lord himself, both come with zips. So I am afraid the moderator is likely to find against you.   :)
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Big Insect

QuoteAnd all my Cardigans have zips......

I am a dyed-in-the-wool* traditionalist as regards cardigans. So buttons and a nice bit of Fairisle for me ... oooh-err-missus!

* nice to get that old phrase out, dust it down, pick-out the moths, give it a shake & use it again.
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Currently wearing a hoodie ... with a zip
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Will is right a hoodie with a zip is not a hoodie, it's a jacket.
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Would we have had a Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava if the Earl of Hoodie had been in charge?

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d_Guy

It is a hoodie if the zip doesn't go all the way down.

 
Quote from: Gwydion on 23 January 2024, 02:46:00 PMWould we have had a Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava if the Earl of Hoodie had been in charge?
Or even a Balaclava?
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Quote from: Gwydion on 23 January 2024, 02:46:00 PMWould we have had a Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava if the Earl of Hoodie had been in charge?

Yes, we wouldie.
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