The Funniest Joke in the World . . .

[Deb in IA]

According to the British Association for the Advancement of Science, a one-year long study, reportedly the largest scientific study of humor in the world, identified the funniest joke in the world.



And here it is: (and it doesn't even involve lawyers!)

"Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other man pulls out his phone and calls emergency services.

He gasps to the operator: "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator in a calm, soothing voice replies: "Take it easy. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead."

There is a silence, then a shot is heard.

Back on the phone, the hunter says, "OK, now what?"




Here's the entire story, if you want to read some of the other nominees:
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/scitech/DailyNews/joke021003.html

 

[RoqueC]

That is the funniest joke I've ever heard!

 

[preshi]

i thought it was pretty funny but my favorites are the really old dumb ones like:

A horse walks into a bar and the bartender says why the long face... LMAO

Those kinds crack me up every single time.

 

[fireplug]

Steve

 

[goofygirl]

THAT'S the funniest joke???

I can walk into any of the dozen comedy clubs here in my area and hear funnier ones than that!