Subject: Situations (Page 43)

I took this girl to dinner, and I heard that women like it when you order for them, so I was like, 'I'll have the special, and she's not getting anything tonight.'

(1981 – ) American comedian, writer & actor

Some women hold up dresses that are so ugly and they always say the same thing: ‘This looks much better on.’… On what?… On fire?

(1954 – ) American actress & comedian

I went to buy some condoms today, and I said to the pharmacist, 'Excuse me, I need some condoms;' and he said, 'Just a minute,' and I said, 'Oh, that's my brand.'

American comedian & actor

I was only saying to the Queen the other day how I hate name-dropping.

(1911 – 2000) American actor

Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator

One way to stop a runaway horse is to bet on him.

(1932 – 1997) British journalist

I’ve never known a Groundhog Day like this and I’ll have to go and see the film to find out what it’s all about.

English football player, manager & sports commentator

I usually call the new guy and let him know where I like to sit on the bus, tell him ways he can stay out of my way, make sure he knows not to touch any of my stuff.

(1969 – ) Canadian ice hockey player & executive

You are not being diplomatic just because you put please in front of “Shut the hell up.”

You ever been on a date so bad, the girl makes you drop her off at another dude's house?

(1978 – ) American stand-up comedian

But, as my mother used to tell me, two wrongs don't make a right… but I soon figured out that three left turns do.

(1943 – ) U.S. agriculture commissioner, columnist, activist & author

It was as helpful as throwing a drowning man both ends of the rope.

(1886 – 1969) American journalist & humorist

Remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

scriptwriter & author

I once walked in on my grandparents making love… and that’s why I don’t eat raisins.

(1969 – ) comedian & actor

There are four things that hold back human progress – ignorance, stupidity, committees and accountants.

(1797 – 1875) American accountant

A man can do more than he thinks he can, but he usually does less than he thinks he does.

(1863 – 1945) British politician & statesman

You know how it is when you’re walking up the stairs, and you get to the top, and you think there’s one more step… I’m like that all the time.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch.

Went to court for a parking ticket… I pleaded insanity.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

A barrel of monkeys would be a lot of fun… unless it's been sealed for 6 or 7 months.


The other day when I was walking through the woods, I saw a rabbit standing in front of a candle making shadows of people on a tree.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer