The Philosophy of Ambiguity

 

For those who love the philosophy of ambiguity (as well as the idiosyncrasies of English).
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila,  floor!
Atheism is a non-prophet organisation.
If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes?
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, “Where’s the self-help section?”  She said if she
told me it would defeat the purpose.
If a deaf child signs swear words, does his mother wash his hands with soap?
Is there another word for “synonym”?
What do you do when you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?
If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his wages?
Would a fly without wings be called a walk?
Why do they lock petrol station bathrooms?  Are they afraid someone will clean them?
If a turtle doesn’t have a shell, is it homeless or naked?
Can vegetarians eat animal crackers?
If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent?
What was the best thing before sliced bread?
One nice thing about egotists, they don’t talk about other people.
How is it possible to have a civil war?
If you try to fail, and succeed – which have you done?
Can an atheist get insurance against acts of God?

 

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