More delightful verbal prattfalls gleaned from Kermit Schafer’s
book “Blunderful World of Bloopers.”
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Aba Daba Honeymoon:
An emcee interviewed a young couple who had just come from being
married at a Justice of the Peace. He asked, “What is it like to
be married?” The blushing bride replied, “I can’t say…..it
hasn’t sunk in properly yet.”
Happy holidays:
On behalf of all station personnel, we want to wish you season’s
greetings and a happy and preposterous New Year!”
Make an offer:
Political candidate – “If I’m elected, I can promise you the
best government money can buy.”
No class:
Teacher – “And now class, we come to the moment we have all been
waiting for….a strip film….ooops…I mean a film strip on
farming.”
Taken to the cleaners:
Ad for a dry cleaning service – Ladies who drop off their
clothes will receive prompt attention.
Good thing it’s radio:
And now we present the homely friend-maker.
Bring the bacon:
During WWII, women saved drippings and fat from cooking to be
recycled. This is when an announcer came up with this double
entendre – “Ladies, bring your fat cans down to the corner
butcher.”
Playboy holiday:
Emcee – Ma’am, what would be your reaction if your husband told
you he was going on a two week fishing trip with a bunny…..I
mean buddy!”
Give ’em an inch:
Emcee – What are you doing in the city?
Contestant – I’m on my honeymoon.
Emcee – Are you enjoying it?
Contestant – Yes, every inch of it.
Meanwhile, down on the farm:
The chairwoman of the County Breeders Association had announced
plans to show her calves to any interested farmers.
Don’t miss it:
Due to the following special program, “The Invisible Man” will
not be seen tonight.
Binoculars ready:
Newscaster – The streakers are at it again and I can’t
understand this type of behavior. I guess it’s just a way to
show you’re nuts!”