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Last Updated: Jul 01, 2026 11:49AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Woke up this morning: a humorous guide to singing the blues

Jul 01, 2026 11:49AM ● By Lame Mango Washington

Think you have hard luck? Find out if your location, vehicle and name qualify for a real blues song in this witty guide.

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Hilarious reader submissions featuring clever twists and classic humor

Jun 23, 2026 11:53AM ● By Debbie Van Dyke

Need a quick laugh? Enjoy this collection of humorous reader-submitted tales featuring a clever Florida farmer, a crafty grandpa beating an IRS audit and a loyal Colorado cowboy.

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Marriage mishaps, aging laughs and coffee-fueled chaos: This month’s funniest reader jokes

May 27, 2026 11:02AM

Enjoy hilarious reader-submitted jokes about marriage, aging, grandparents, mornings, driving habits and everyday life guaranteed to make you laugh out loud.

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The hilarious reality of air travel for seniors

May 27, 2026 10:35AM ● By Gary Chalk

From overpriced bananas to confusing airport announcements, Gary Chalk shares a funny, relatable look at the chaos and comedy of modern air travel.

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Language lessons and career changes: lighthearted humor about life’s mishaps

Apr 27, 2026 10:45AM

Enjoy a collection of clean short jokes, witty one-liners, and humorous stories about school, work, and everyday life. Lighthearted comedy guaranteed to make you smile.

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I Love Lucy: How Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz revolutionized television history

Apr 23, 2026 12:38PM ● By Randal C. Hill

Discover how I Love Lucy broke barriers with TV’s first interracial couple, pioneered filming techniques, and became a cultural icon through innovation, comedy, and business genius.

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Bad rainbows and 100-pound potatoes: today’s top jokes

Mar 26, 2026 10:10AM ● By Debbie Van Dyke

Get your daily dose of laughs with this collection of clean jokes and funny stories. From clever puns about prisms to relatable senior humor and witty kids, these tales are sure to brighten your day.

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My quest to be a grumpy new man

Mar 02, 2026 04:09PM ● By Dick Wolfsie

I’m turning 75 and failing at my life’s goal: becoming a grumpy old man. From complaining to Girl Scouts to scolding neighbors, my best attempts at being a codger just keep making people laugh.

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Funny St. Patrick’s Day one-liners and short comedy stories

Mar 02, 2026 03:47PM

From clever grandmas and $18 bills to the "8 Rules of Housekeeping," these reader-submitted gems are pure gold. Check out our favorite short stories and St. Paddy’s Day jokes for a quick laugh!

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A new year of laughs to keep you smiling through the chaos

Feb 04, 2026 09:41AM

From husbands who only cook when danger is involved to the genius wife who solved a "living will" crisis by simply unplugging the TV, these jokes celebrate the true masters of the household.

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Presidents' famous last words

Jan 21, 2026 10:16AM ● By James E. Patterson

As we celebrate Presidents’ Day, it is a good time to consider some of their famous last words.

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Jokes to make you smile this Thanksgiving season

Oct 27, 2025 12:22PM

Need a laugh? Enjoy classic jokes and funny stories submitted by BEACON readers.

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