Why is an attractive woman like a successful gambler? Because she has such winning ways.
Why is the food one eats on an ocean steamer like a difficult conundrum? Because one is obliged to give it up.
Why are stout men usually sad? Because they are men of sighs (size).
Why are two young ladies kissing each other an emblem of Christianity? Because they are doing unto each other as they would that men should do unto them.
What is the difference between a woman and an umbrella? You can shut an umbrella up.
Why would it be very appropriate for a man named Benjamin to marry a girl named Annie? Because he would be Bennie-fitted and she Annie-mated.
Why is this continent like milk? Because it’s ours (it sours).
What is the color of the winds and waves in a severe storm? The winds blew (blue), the waves rose.
Why is a baker a most improvident person? Because he is continually selling that which he kneads himself.
What is it we all frequently say we will do and no one has ever yet done? Stop a minute.