A JOTD
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An Irishman goes to a construction site in England and asks for a job. The foreman is dubious, so he asks the man "Do you know the difference between a girder and a joist?" The Irishman says "The first wrote 'Faust' and the second wrote 'Finnegan's Wake.'" I liked it anyway. Ryan.
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An Irishman goes to a construction site in England and asks for a job. The foreman is dubious, so he asks the man "Do you know the difference between a girder and a joist?" The Irishman says "The first wrote 'Faust' and the second wrote 'Finnegan's Wake.'" I liked it anyway. Ryan.
Umm, I only think I get it. Juxtaposition of stereotypes? :confused: Woke up this morning...and got myself a blog
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Umm, I only think I get it. Juxtaposition of stereotypes? :confused: Woke up this morning...and got myself a blog
Thats what I figured. Most Brit jokes about the Irish feature stupid Irish builders, and often cue the punchline from a mistake due to their accent. e.g Two Irishmen looking for work saw a sign which read TREE FELLERS WANTED. "Oh, now, look at that," said Paddy. "What a pity there's only de two of us!" Guess that one was just asking for Lit Crit :-O Ryan
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Umm, I only think I get it. Juxtaposition of stereotypes? :confused: Woke up this morning...and got myself a blog
It's a straight play on pronounciation and not all that clear even to native english speakers. Girder => Goethe's Joist => Joyce
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It's a straight play on pronounciation and not all that clear even to native english speakers. Girder => Goethe's Joist => Joyce
Thanks for the explanation :) Smitha You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however. -- Richard Bach