jokes

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Christine shows me a video on her phone of the two dancing before a funhouse mirror during one of their antiquing excursions; Ness jokes that they’re considering pitching a reality series called “Happi-Ness.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The delays have led to running jokes on social media about massive worldwide events that were likely to take place before users ever got their hands on the game.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Behind closed doors, Trump treats Xi with a deference he rarely extends to other leaders, according to people familiar with their meetings, replacing jokes intended to break the ice with compliments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A man - well over 70 - jokes that taking part in this social media spectacle is helping him "become younger at heart".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Like Jeff, Rich liked to crack jokes in class, but he was never as quick or as funny as Jeff.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott