Courtesy Microsoft Clip Arts

Courtesy Microsoft Clip Arts

A writer died and was given the option of going to heaven or hell.

She decided to check out each place first. As the writer descended into the fiery pits, she saw row upon row of writers chained to their desks in a steaming sweatshop. As they worked, they were repeatedly whipped with thorny lashes.

“Oh my,” said the writer. “Let me see heaven now.”

A few moments later, as she ascended into heaven, she saw rows of writers, chained to their desks in a steaming sweatshop. As they worked, they were repeatedly whipped with thorny lashes.

“Wait a minute,” said the writer. “This is just as bad as hell!”

“Oh no, it’s not,” replied an unseen voice. “Here, your work gets published.”

Courtesy of the Laughing Housewife & jokesaboutwriters.

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This seems apropos since so many people imbibe on New Year’s Eve:

Liquor Board Employee Fired!

A new employee of the Grant Park liquor store  in Winnipeg , Manitoba , was fired immediately 
after serving his first customer.

A Mr. Germander Mohammad Singh came in and  asked the clerk if he could recommend a good port.

The employee replied, “Try Halifax ..”

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