Ruth has a Women’s Coloring Group that meet
about once a month to use colored pencils to fill in outlines in adult coloring
books. While doing so they talk, eat
cheese and crackers, and drink wine. One of her recent meetings involved silliness. I have her permission to use some of her
jokes she shared on that occasion. Thus, most of this JOW is Ruth’s.
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Of all the words in the English language, the
word, silly is probably the word that has changed its definition the most
number of times. The word, silly is ultimately derived from the archaic Old
English word, gesælig. Originally, the word, silly meant “happy,”
“fortunate,” or “wealthy.”
Then, because people are usually happy because
they have been blessed, the word came to mean “blessed.” Then, because the people
who are blessed are usually pious, the word came to mean “pious.” Because
people who are pious are usually righteous, the word changed its meaning again
and came to mean “noble,” “righteous,” “brave,” or “virtuous.” Usually when a person
is noble, that person is innocent, so the word took on the new meaning of
“innocent.” People who are innocent, however, usually refrain from causing harm
so the word changed its meaning again and came to mean “harmless.” If a person
is harmless, however, then that person is probably weak and worthy of charity,
so the word came to mean “pitiful” or “pathetic.” Then, because pitiful people
are rarely particularly intelligent, the word eventually came to mean “stupid”
or “ignorant.” Then, because stupid people often behave in foolish ways, the
word eventually attained its present meaning of “goofy,” “odd,” or “childish.
As you can see, throughout its long lifespan,
the word, silly, has somehow managed to hold almost every single definition it
is possible for a single word to have.
Some quotes on siliness.
“If we
remember that the German word for blessed, blissful and overjoyed (selig) is
the root of our word silly, we may be forced to make some pertinent
connections.”
― Mary Rose O'Reilley
“Never
overlook an opportunity to act silly and have fun.”
― Marty Rubin
You will do foolish things, but do them with
enthusiasm.”
― Colette
There is something beautiful about watching
two people lovingly act silly together; behaving as though no one else existed.
– Steve Maraboli
Mix a little foolishness with your serious
plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment.
– Horace
Have fun' is my message. Be silly. You're
allowed to be silly. There's nothing wrong with it.
– Jimmy Fallon
Silly Riddles
Q: Where should a 500 pound alien go?
A: On a diet
Q: What did one toilet say to the other?
A: You look a bit flushed.
Q: Why did the picture go to jail?
A: Because it was framed.
Q: What did one wall say to the other wall?
A: I'll meet you at the corner.
Q: Why do bicycles fall over?
A: Because they are two-tired!
Q: What did Cinderella say when her photos did
not show up?
A: Someday my prints will come!
Q: Why was the broom late?
A: It over swept!
Q: What did the stamp say to the envelope?
A: Stick with me and we will go places!
Q: What is blue and goes ding dong?
A: An Avon lady at the North Pole!
Q: Why couldn't the pirate play cards?
A: Because he was sitting on the deck!
Q: What's the difference between a TV and a newspaper?
A: Ever tried swatting a fly with a TV?
Q: What did one elevator say to the other
elevator?
A: I think I'm coming down with something!
Q: What has four wheels and flies?
A: A garbage truck!
Q: What kind of car does Mickey Mouse's wife
drive?
A: A minnie van!
Q. Why aren’t koalas actual bears?
A. They don’t meet the koalafications.
Q. What’s the difference between a hippo and a
zippo?
A. One is really heavy, and the other is a
little lighter.
Q. What do Alexander the Great and Winnie the
Pooh have in common?
A. Same middle name.
Q. What did the left eye say to the right eye?
A. Between you and me, something smells.
Q. Why is England the wettest country?
A. Because the queen has reigned there for
years.
Q. What’s E.T. short for?
A. Because he’s only got little legs.
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A bear walks into a restaurant
He tells his waiter, “I want a grilled ……………....
cheese.”
The waiter says, “What’s with the big pause?”
“Whaddya mean?” the bear replies. “I’m a
bear!”
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Friends don't let friends do silly
things...alone. No matter how serious life gets, you still gotta have friends that
you can be completely silly with.
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Sometimes being silly with a friend is
the best therapy.
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Never criticize someone until you have walked
a mile in their shoes. That way, when
you criticize them, you’ll be a mile away, and you’ll have their shoes.
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I used to be addicted to soap.
But I’m clean now.
>>>>>>>>>>
“I
stand corrected,” said the man in the orthopedic shoes.
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As I suspected, someone has been adding soil
to my garden. The plot thickens.
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My wife told me I had to stop acting like a
flamingo. So I had to put my foot down.
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The other day, my wife asked me to pass her
lipstick but I accidentally passed her a glue stick. She still isn't talking to
me.
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