Subject: Communication » Wordplay (Page 8)

What's the opposite of opposite?

(1980 – ) English comedian, television and radio presenter & actor

Smuggler: One who neglects his duty to his country.

Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.

(1902 – 1971) American humorist & poet

How is it possible to have a civil war?

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author

As a kid I was made to walk the plank… we couldn’t afford a dog.

(1973 – ) English writer & stand-up comedian

Experimental psychologist: A scientist who pulls habits out of rats.

(1904 – 1974) American author & radio producer

Antibody: Against everyone.

Alarm Clock: Something that makes people rise and whine.

If I had my life to live over, I’d live it over a deli.

(1926 – 2009) comedian, actor, radio – TV personality & host

Realtor: A man with lots to sell.

I ran a sculpting studio, until it went bust.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

I’m not worried about the Third World War… that’s the Third World’s problem.

(1972 – ) Anglo-Irish comedian, writer & actor

In America you can always find a party; in Russia the party always finds you.

(1951 – ) Soviet-American comedian

Why are they called apartments when they’re all stuck together?

(1946 – ) American comedian

There are very few people at the Fringe these days doing Roman-numeral jokes; I is one.

British comedian

Snoring: Sheet music.

Las Vegas is the oasis of outstretched palms.

English boxing journalist & commentator

I was a young lad living under a poker table with a chip on my shoulder.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

Alcatraz: A pen with a lifetime guarantee.

Some hospitals are so crowded that the only way you can get in is by accident.


A day without sunshine is like, you know… night.

(1945 – ) comedian, actor, writer, playwright & musician