Ever wonder where people got their surnames? Mr. Baker was probably a baker. Mr. Butcher was probably a butcher. And then there was Mr. Dickinson...
Etymology Jokes
What is the longest word in the English Dictionary? "Smiles," because there is a mile between the first letter and the last.
What's the difference between saying "bloody" in America and in the U.K.?
In the U.K., it's a swear word.
In America, it's a family reunion.
When a donkey digs a tunnel, it is called a burro.
Why isn’t the word “orphan” spelled with an “f” instead of “ph?” Because that “f” stands for “family,” and the word “orphan” doesn’t have a family.
What's the best time to hang out with an Indian? When your nose is clogged.
"Disease" technically means "lack of ease," so if a girl is hard to get, call her a disease.
That's what Elliot Rodger did.
The name Brynley means "burnt wood" lolololol.
Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl going to the bathroom?
Because the “P” is silent.
Vegan is actually an old Indian word for "bad hunter."
Therapist just mean the-rapist.
Fun fact: Toasters were originally called tanning breads!
Why did Oliver have no friends?
His last name was Clothesoff, and all the other kids would get in trouble whenever they would ask to play with Oliver Clothesoff.
POV: Her name is Alli.
What word starts with n and ends with r and you wouldn’t wanna call a Black person?
You really thought n****r, didn't you?
Is someone who is tardy again actually "retardy"?
Why don’t coffins have Wi-Fi?
Because they don’t want people to be so ‘connected’ while they’re trying to rest in peace.
Why can't you hear a pterodactyl pee? Because the "p" is silent.
Most people don't realize this, but the F in orphan stands for family.
How names were named.
"I have to go because my tailor is at the gym where he will chase coal before dawn."
"SAY THAT AGAIN. SO MANY GOOD NAMES!"
