An airliner was having engine trouble, and the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and ready. “All set back here, Captain,” came the reply, “except one lawyer who is still going around passing out business cards.”

Little Susie was mother’s little helper and always set the table when company was coming for dinner. The table was set, the visitors had arrived and everyone sat down at the table when Mother noticed that something was missing. “Susie, you didn’t put a knife and fork out for Mr. Grover,” mother said. “I didn’t think he would need them, Mommy,” Susie explained. “Daddy says he eats like a horse.”

The real reason that we can’t have the Ten Commandments in a Courthouse: You cannot post “Thou Shalt Not Steal,” “Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery” and “Thou Shall Not Lie” in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians. It creates a hostile work environment.

The kindergarten teacher is trying to explain to her class the definition of the word “definitely” to them. To make sure the students have a good understanding of the word, she asks them to use it in a sentence. When called upon the first student says, “The sky is definitely blue.” The teacher said, “Well, that isn’t entirely correct, because sometimes it’s gray and cloudy.” Another student says, “Grass is definitely green.” Teacher again replies, “If grass doesn’t get enough water it turns brown, so that isn’t really correct.” Another student raises his hand and asks the teacher, “Do farts have lumps?” The teacher replied, “No, and that is not a suitable question for class discussion.” The student replies, “Then I definitely pooped in my pants.”

A man is walking along a beach and finds a bottle. When he rubs the bottle, a genie appears and says, “I can grant you one wish.” “Well,” says the man, “I have never been too fond of flying, so could you make a highway from California to Hawaii?” The genie says, “Do you know how much of my power that would take?” The man says, “Okay, I have never really understood women, so could you make that happen?” The genie says, “You want that highway two lane or four lane?”

Mother decided that 7-year-old Cathy should get something ‘practical’ for her birthday. “Suppose we open a savings account for you?” mother suggested. Cathy was delighted. “It’s your account, darling,” mother said as they arrived at the bank, “so you fill out the application.” Cathy was doing fine until she came to the space for “Name of your former bank.” After a slight hesitation, she put down “Piggy.”

A passenger was having difficulty lugging his oversized travel bag onto the plane. Helped by a flight attendant, he finally managed to stuff it in the overhead bin. “Do you always carry such heavy luggage? she asked, winded. “Never again!” the man said. “Next time, I’m riding in the bag, and my friend can buy the ticket!”

The slick defense lawyer was drilling the star witness, in an attempt to ruffle the mans feathers, and secure his own case. He began egging him on. “You seem to have more than the average share of intelligence for a man of your background” the lawyer sneered. The witness replied, “If I wasn’t under oath, I’d return the compliment.”