Day Brightener – Another One That Should Cause A Strong Smile Or Laughter

A woman from New York was driving through a remote part of Arizona when her car broke down. An American Indian on horseback came along and offered her a ride to a nearby town.

She climbed up behind him on the horse and they rode off. The ride was uneventful, except that every few minutes the Indian would let out a Ye-e-e-e-h-a-a-a-a!’ so loud that it echoed from the surrounding hills and canyon walls.

When they arrived in town, he let her off at the local service station, yelled one final ‘Ye-e-e-e-h-a-a-a-a!’ and rode off.

“What did you do to get that Indian so excited?” asked the service-station attendant. “Nothing,” the woman answered “I merely sat behind him on the horse, put my arms around his waist, and held onto the saddle horn so I wouldn’t fall off.”

“Lady,” the attendant said, “Indians don’t use saddles.

Day Brightener – What Happened To His Last Name (If You Can Read This To The End Without Laughing, You May Need Professional Help)

An Arizona Highway Patrol officer stops a Harley rider for traveling faster than the posted speed limit:

He asks the old biker his name.

“Fred.” He replies.

“Fred what?” The officer asks.

“Just Fred.” The old man responds.

The officer is in a good mood, thinks he might just give the old biker a break and write him out a warning instead of a ticket.

The officer then presses him for the last name.

The old man tells him that he used to have a last name, but lost it.

The officer thinks that he has a nut case on his hands but plays along with it.

“Tell me, Fred, how did you lose your last name?’

The old biker replies.

“It’s a long story, so stay with me. I was born Fred Johnson. I studied hard and got good grades. When I got older, I realized that I wanted to be a doctor. I went through college, medical school, internship, and residency, and finally got my degree, so I was Fred Johnson, MD.

After a while, I got bored being a doctor, so I decided to go back to school. Dentistry was my dream! I got all the way through school, got my degree, so then I was Fred Johnson, MD, DDS. I got bored doing dentistry, so I started fooling around with my assistant and she gave me VD, so now I was Fred Johnson, MD, DDS, with VD.

Well, the ADA found out about the VD, so they took away my DDS. Then I was Fred Johnson, MD, with VD. Then the AMA found out about the ADA taking away my DDS because of the VD, so they took away my MD leaving me as Fred Johnson with VD.

Then the VD took away my Johnson, so now I am Just Fred.”

The officer walked away in tears, laughing

Day Brightener – Interesting


Some facts about bamboo:
1. Fast Growth: Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant in the world. It has been recorded at growing 47.6 inches in 24 hours. Some species can even grow over a meter per day under optimal conditions. A new bamboo shoot reaches its full height in less than a year.
2. Oxygen Release: A grove of bamboo releases 35% more oxygen than any other tree out there.
3. Carbon Dioxide Absorption: Bamboo absorbs carbon dioxide at a rate of 17 tons per hectare every year. It can act as a valuable carbon sink given how fast the plant grows.
4. No Fertilizer Required: Bamboo doesn’t need fertilizer to grow. It can self-mulch by dropping its leaves and use the nutrients to grow.
5. Drought Resistance: Bamboos are drought-tolerant plants. They can grow in the desert.
6. Wood Replacement: Bamboos can be harvested in 3-5 years compared to the 20-30 years of most softwood trees.
7. Building Material: Bamboo is incredibly strong and sturdy. It has been used as support for concrete as well as scaffolding, bridges, and houses.
8. Soil Stability: Bamboo has a wide network of underground roots and rhizomes that prevent soil erosion.
9. Natural Air Conditioner: Bamboo cools the air surrounding it by up to 8 degrees in the summer.
10. Invasiveness: Some species of bamboo, especially ‘running’ bamboos, can be invasive due to their extensive root systems, which allow them to spread rapidly. However, not all species are invasive, and with proper management, the environmental impact can be minimized.

Bonus Day Brightener – More On Texas

Texas has the highest speed limit in the United States at 85 MPH on Texas State Highway 130 … and if you’re only going to go 85, please stay in the right lane so the rest of us can pass.
Texas won its independence from Mexico 188 years ago at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. Approximately 910 Texians defeated 1360 Mexican Army troops in one of the most crushing and decisive battles in world history. It was also the shortest battle in world history, lasting only 18 minutes. Santa Anna was captured and surrendered to Sam Houston the following day. Although Santa Anna promised to give Texas its independence, he tried to reclaim Texas with incursions in 1842. Visit the Texas Heroes Museum to learn more.

Day Brightener – Curtis And Leroy Mule Traders

Curtis & Leroy bought a mule for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day. The next morning the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, fellows, I have some bad news, the mule died last night.”

Curtis & Leroy replied,”Well, then just give us our money back.” The farmer said,”Can’t do that. I went and spent it already.” They said, “OK then, just bring us the dead mule.” The farmer asked, “What in the world ya’ll gonna do with a dead mule?” Curtis said, “We gonna raffle him off.”

The farmer said, “You can’t raffle off a dead mule!” Leroy said, “We shore can! We don’t hafta tell nobody he’s dead!” A couple of weeks later, the farmer ran into Curtis & Leroy at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store and asked. “What’d you fellers ever do with that dead mule?”

They said,”We raffled him off like we said we wuz gonna do.” Leroy said,”We sold 500 tickets fer two dollars apiece and made a profit of $898.” The farmer said, “Didn’t anyone complain?” Curtis said, “Well, the feller who won got upset. So we gave him his two dollars back.”

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government. They’re overseeing the Bailout & Stimulus Programs.

Bonus Day Brightener – Grounds for Divorce

Grounds for Divorce;

A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked,

“What are the grounds for your divorce?”

She replied, “About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by.”

“No,” he said, “I mean what is the foundation of this case?”

“It is made of concrete, brick and mortar,” she responded.

“I mean,” he continued, “What are your relations like?”

“I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband’s parents.”

He said, “Do you have a real grudge?”

“No,” she replied, “We have a two-car carport and have never really needed one.”

“Please,” he tried again, “is there any infidelity in your marriage?”

“Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets. We don’t necessarily like the music, but the answer to your questions is yes.”

“Ma’am, does your husband ever beat you up?”

“Yes,” she responded, “about twice a week he gets up earlier than I do.”

Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, “Lady, why do you want a divorce?”

“Oh, I don’t want a divorce,” she replied. “I’ve never wanted a divorce.

My husband does. He said he can’t communicate with me.”

Day Brightener – Quirky Signs, Each With Commentary


If you have a dog, you know this sign is all too accurate. While funny, it’s also true. We need to try our best not to be like our beloved dogs. Getting distracted by a squirrel while driving can be catastrophic. We’ll leave that diversion to the dogs. They do a better job of chasing the squirrels down, anyway.

They created a special parking sign for cilantro haters that allows them to park right up front. According to the sign, “It’s the least we can do.” That’s very kind of Chipotle. Some people will never know the joy of biting into a cilantro-laden burrito. These people deserve some good things in life, like a shorter walk into their favorite restaurant. 

Despite all the challenges we face on a daily basis and across the world, living remains popular. No one knows why. We love the sarcastic tone of this sign. Sometimes, the only way to cope is through humor and laughing in the face of adversity. Wow. Who knew Vince the Sign Guy would make us feel so introspective?

We’re kind of glad they did, though. It’s not every day you get to see a house of worship celebrating the famously vulgar acronym. This is pretty iconic. We wouldn’t be surprised if this sign actually drew in more visitors because of its racy implications. This church is cutting-edge and controversial without even trying that hard. 

If we’re honest, it took us a second to realize the joke. How in the heck can a Reynold’s Wrap box fit a hat inside? Then we remembered our tin foil hat friends and immediately got the joke. Reynold’s Wrap not only comes in hand in the kitchen. It can also prevent mind control and electromagnetic fields from entering your brain. How nifty.

While we doubt two newly introduced lovers would take the time to read this sign, we appreciate the clear boundaries and directions provided. They’re not banning hook-ups. They’re simply creating a safe space for others who just want to do their business in peace while out at a pub. We hope guests comply with the “quiet” guideline, but we doubt it. 

This funny signage is for those of us with a dark sense of humor. Someone found these two businesses living next to each other and simply had to take a photo. As you can see, there’s an Illinois cremation center and a pizza place right next to each other. What do these two businesses have in common? 

Humans doing dumb things is par for the course. Why don’t we take time to look within ourselves and improve our natural impulses to make dumb decisions? We’re getting too philosophical here. Anyway, this sign is pure genius. We would definitely visit a business if we saw this sign outside.

We truly hope there’s an “Em Path” and “Socio Path” nearby to complete the collection. The wildest part of this whole photo is that the street sign looks like a legit, official sign. It’s not even a joke! Hopefully, the name of the street is not indicative of the people who live there.

That picture down below? Yup, that’s an infographic of a pair of eggs getting snipped. That’s a pretty harsh punishment for not being able to hold it in. The huge exclamation point at the end really drives home the point that this sign means business. Let’s all aim to wait until we’re home to go to the bathroom, lest we meet the fate outlined in this sign.

At least it gets the message across. Sin = bad, and Jesus = good is really all you need to know in order to join the church. The messaging is simple yet effective. Plus, it lets congregants know that this church does not have the time to melt out in the sun for the sake of a well-thought-out sign. They have better things to do.

If you tell this guy how to do his job, you’re in for some serious repercussions. This business owner is not responsible for any bodily injuries that may come to a mouthy customer. If a wrench goes flying through the air after a snippy comment, it’s every man for himself. It’s best to keep that mouth shut, or else this sign will become a reality. 

What a drag. Instead of flawless, efficient work, their human employees are actual people who make mistakes and don’t like being verbally abused by customers. What a novel concept. We appreciate this sign because it seems like customers forget that service workers have feelings, too. It’s not their fault if they’re provoked to react unpredictably, as this sign suggests.

At this office, there’s no use pretending that suggestions are welcome. They’re not. You might as well put your suggestion card in its final resting place: your boss’s paper shredder. At least they’re being honest. No one wants to read your “helpful” suggestion anyway, Karen. Straight into the trash it will go.

This escalator is refusing to escalate,” the sign read, “This has been escalated to the engineer who is on their way up (or down) to check it out.” We are literally laughing out loud. We’ve never seen a sign that escalates so quickly. The best part is that this sign appears to be permanent. That means the Euston station made the sign, had it approved, and professionally printed it for repeated use. We love it.