Subject: Definitions (Page 28)

Rational: Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Sleeping Bag: A nap sack.

Neighbors: The only people who listen to both sides of an argument.

Hospital: A place where people who are run down wind up..

Kilt: A costume sometimes worn by Scotchmen in America and Americans in Scotland.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Tricycle: A tot rod.

Lawyer: One skilled in circumvention of the law.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Statistics: The only science that enables different experts using the same figures to draw different conclusions.

Ambulance: A vehicle used to show lawyers where the accident is.

Scotsman: A man who, before sending his pajamas to the laundry, stuffs a sock in each pocket.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Bum: A man-about-town.

Vacation: A change of routine that makes you feel good enough to go back to work and poor enough to have to.

Assmosis: The process by which some people seem to absorb success and advancement by kissing up to the boss rather than working hard.

Delaware: A state that has three counties when the tide is out, and two when it is in.

(1833 – 1900) American politician

Tavern: Thirst come, thirst served.

Gigolo: A fee-male.

Four-letter Word: Par for the coarse.

Chivalry: The attitude of a man toward somebody else’s wife.

Bathing Suit: A garment cut to see level.

America: A nation that conceives many odd inventions for getting somewhere but can think of nothing to do when it gets there.

Altar-Boy: A type of bicycle accident.