word play jokes

A pessimist is someone who, when opportunity knocks, complains about the noise.

A young pupil asked, "Master, what is fate."

"Ah, my son, it is what has brought great nations together. It has made the world a smaller place in which to live. It has inspired men of worth to work endless hours. It will some day enable men to span the universe and light years of travel will soon become mere seconds in time."

"And that, my master, is fate?"

"Oh, fate! I thought you said freight."

Frankenstein and Count Dracula had a boxing match scheduled in which they were going to throw the fight. This was so Dracula could win in order to pay off a debt to the mafia. Frankenstein was heavily favored and the mafia were betting on him so they could increase the debt Dracula owed and further put pressure on him.

The bell rung and out came the two combatants. Not ten seconds went by when Frankenstein hit the mat. "Would you look at that," said one spectator. "Frankenstein was barely touched and now he's lying on his back."

"Dracula is dancing the victory dance around him!" yelled another. "The referee's already up to 8."

"This looks highly suspicious to me," said a third. "I think Frankenstein's down for the Count!"

I used to be a plastic surgeon, which raised a few eyebrows.