Post #1903046

2026-05-02 16:38 UTC

@Ambulocetus@mefi.social Old jokes about life under the Soviet Union's totalitarianism are ripe for repurposing, e.g. A young man, fresh off twelve hours of binging on Andrew Tate videos applies for a job with ICE. He's offered the job. "Ok," he asks, "and how much does it pay?" The interviewer's brow furrows. "We give you a gun, masked anonymity, and immunity from prosecution for murder. If you still need a salary, I'm not sure you're cut out for this."

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@juergen_hubert@mementomori.social 2026-05-03 04:03

@raganwald@social.bau-ha.us @Ambulocetus@mefi.social ...you know, I do have two books about political jokes from the Third Reich which I need to read.

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@raganwald@social.bau-ha.us 2026-05-02 17:18

@Ambulocetus A Trump-appointee enters the Judge's Robing Room and as he gets back into civilian garb, he can't stop chuckling. Another judge asks what's so funny. "I just heard the funniest nickname for President Trump!" Ooooh, share! "I can't—I just sent Jimmy Kimmel to CECOT for it!" 🧑‍⚖️

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@tudor@spacey.space 2026-05-02 18:14

@raganwald @Ambulocetus A man calls the police: "You know, I have this argument with my neighbour..." "Yes, we know."

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@tudor@spacey.space 2026-05-02 18:21

@raganwald @Ambulocetus The opening ceremony of the Los Angeles olimpics. The president starts his opening speech: "O!" Wild applause. "O!" Even wilder applause, party members standing up "O!" The applause grew thunderous. An aide walks up to the president: "Mister President, you don't have to read the olympic rings!"

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@tudor@spacey.space 2026-05-02 18:25

@raganwald @Ambulocetus Finally, there is one which does not translates that well. During the July 4th parade a girl runs up to the president and gives him a small bunch of wild flowers. The president gives her a peck on her face, pats her head and sends her back to her school's team in the parade. Two party officials on the podium: "Just look how nice our President with children!" "Yes, especially if you consider that he could have had her shot!"

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@raganwald@social.bau-ha.us 2026-05-03 15:24

@Ambulocetus Not all of those old jokes stand the test of time: https://social.bau-ha.us/@raganwald/116511141673474961

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