11 jokes from the world's oldest joke book

1. A Student Dunce Goes Swimming

"A student dunce went swimming and almost drowned. So now he swears he'll never get into water until he's really learned to swim."

2 An Intellectual Visits a Friend

"An intellectual came to check in on a friend who was seriously ill. When the man's wife said that he had 'departed,' the intellectual replied: 'When he arrives back, will you tell him that I stopped by?'"

3 The Miser's Will

"A miser writes his will and names himself as the heir."

4 The Sharp-Witted Spectator

"A sharp wit observes a slow runner: 'I know just what that gentleman needs.' 'What's that?' demands the sponsor of the race. 'He needs a horse, otherwise, he can't outrun the competition!'"

5 The Hot-Headed Doctor

"Consulting a hotheaded doctor, a fellow says, 'Professor, I'm unable to lie down or stand up; I can't even sit down.' The doctor responds: 'I guess the only thing left is to hang yourself.'"

6 The Cowardly Sailor

"A coward is asked which are safer, warships or merchant-ships. 'Dry-docked ships,' he answers."

7 The Jealous Landlord

"An envious landlord sees how happy his tenants are. So he evicts them all."

8 The Drunk Barkeeper

"A drunk opens a bar, and stations a chained bear outside."

9 The Guy With Bad Breath

"A guy with bad breath decides to take his own life. So he wraps his head and asphyxiates himself."

10 The Wife-Hater

"A wife-hater is attending the burial of his wife, who has just died. When someone asks, 'Who is it who rests in peace here?', he answers, 'Me, now that I'm rid of her!'"

11 The Luckless Eunuch

"A luckless eunuch got himself a hernia."