I’ve Always Loved Absurd Humor
And these ridiculously literal memes and so-bad-they’re-good puns, are just that. When I was a teenager, my friends and I were watching a WWII movie at a theater, and the sound suddenly went out. On the screen there was a brief shot of a cat. A soldier pointed and spoke (still no sound). So my friends and I started shouting dialogue: Soldier: “Look, a cat, sir!” Captain: “So?” Soldier: “So, the Nazis are using cats as spies, sir!” Captain: “Capture that cat and bring it in for questioning!” Soldier: “Kommen sie hier, kitty!” When the sound came back on 20 minutes later, the audience gave us a standing ovation! Ridiculous subtitles and dialogue are still among my favorite forms of absurd humor. You too? Enjoy!
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Some real groaners in there!
Love these, and love your story about ad libbing at the movie. 😂
Your personal story is a hoot and so are the memes-especially “hair in bun” and “baby on board.” 🤣
I’m a guy with a chuckle plastered on his face from the two guys with a banner. Know what I meme?
;>)
Thanks for the laughs! My favorite is “the clam before the storm;” after that, it’s hard to pick a second, but probably “open range.” 😂🤣 I also enjoyed your story; I love the creativity of you and your friends–what better way to help fill 20 minutes of a “silent” movie?! 🤣
;>) Thanks, Keith.
I spend some time babysitting a four-year-old boy who makes up the most ridiculous jokes and then laughs hysterically. I can see a future in meme for him. The geese meme is something he would say. Thanks for the laugh.
How adorable!
Mitch, this is pure joy. Your opening story alone had me laughing—the idea of teenage you improvising WWII‑cat‑spy dialogue in a silent theater is exactly the kind of absurdity that makes life better. No wonder the audience applauded.
And the memes? Absolutely groan‑worthy in the best way. “The clam before the storm,” “hair in bun,” “baby on board,” the geese—each one lands with that perfect mix of silly and clever that makes literal humor so fun. It’s the kind of post that puts a grin on your face before you even realize it.
Thanks for sharing the laughs. We need more of this kind of harmless, creative absurdity in the world.
I agree, Michael. Absurdity is the very healthy ability to laugh ourselves.
I agree, and I could not have worded it better myself. We all need to laugh more, and this kind of harmless humour is just what we all need. I should have added this to my original comment, but I’m glad to have read your comment M. Wiley Wilson.
These are great, Mitch!
Thanks, I needed that.
My pleasure, Rasma.
Mitch, thanks for the laughs this afternoon!
My pleasure, Beth!
I don’t know where you find all these. Thank you, though!
My pleasure, Sue!
Very funny. 🙂
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL — thanks, I needed that!!
My pleasure, sis, and good to hear from you!
Dude. I almost spewed my water. Thanks for the epic memes, Mitch!
;>) My pleasure, Jeff!
AA Meeting! All of them are good, thanks for giving the chuckles, Mitch Teemley. It is highly appreciated.
So glad you enjoyed it, Yana.
Great stuff! Definitely stealing some of these.
Steal away, Herb!
so funny!
These are great!
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LOL
My little girl understood most of these too 😱. We had some good laughs 😃
Delighted to hear that, Iba!
Vielen Dank für diesen humorvollen Beitrag. Absurder Humor kann uns daran erinnern, dass Kreativität, Sprache und Fantasie oft gerade im Unerwarteten ihren größten Reiz entfalten. Gleichzeitig zeigt er, wie wichtig es ist, zwischen Fiktion und historischer Realität zu unterscheiden – besonders bei Bezügen zum Zweiten Weltkrieg. Humor, der mit Respekt vor Geschichte und Menschlichkeit verbunden bleibt, kann Menschen verbinden und zum Lächeln bringen. Danke für diesen sympathischen Denkanstoß!
Gern geschehen, Hans.
Oh my Mitch. The mannequin showing parents the clothes made me laugh out loud 🤣
Me too, Nicola!
In essence, absurdity is the ultimate rebellion.
Interesting point, Rakesh.
🙂
Absolutely brilliant!! 😂
😂😂😂 the clam before the storm…the Tides have turned…all of these are so great!
;>)
Hi Mitch, these are wonderful!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Charles!
The cat is out the bag—you’ve been a funny guy most of your life!” Any kindergarten tales of humorous exploits?
Believe it or not, I was “the shy kid” in kindergarten, Pam. I didn’t let my clown flag fly until 2nd grade. https://mitchteemley.com/a-tale-of-two-best-friends/
Sometimes it takes just one special friend to make a lifelong difference. Thanks for the share (I missed that story—desk duty, hmmm).
Enjoyed the humor this Saturday morning.
Happy to provide, Debby. ;>)
These are great!
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These are great. I especially liked “When you are driving and can’t see that well.”
;>) Me too, Thomas.
Thanks, Mitch, I needed those laughs today!
;>)
Fun!!
Finally stopped laughing—exactly my kind of humor—thanks ever so much Mitch!!!
My pleasure, Ramona!
Enjoyed! We need more things purely for fun. Reminded me of the kind of things baseballs’ Yogi Berra might say.
Love those classic Yogi Berra quotes.
I love your story about doing subtitles at the movies. Brilliant!
Thank you, Fleur!
You’re welcome 😊 I’ve added a comment via another reply…good old fashioned humour!