(Warning: Morbid dad joke) True Story -- My family were planning my mum's funeral. We always try to keep things light and try to stay positive, just as Mum would have it...
The funeral director was asking us what we think Mum should wear in her casket.
Mum always loved to wear sarongs (fabric wraps that go around the torso and drape downward a bit like a long skirt would), so my uncle suggested that she wear a sarong in there.
The funeral director looked a bit confused, as did some of our family members, to which my uncle added:
"What's sarong with that?"
I started laughing like an idiot. He was proud of it too. The funeral director was rather shocked. We assured her, and our more proper relatives, that Mum would've absolutely loved the joke (which is very true).
His delivery was perfect. I'll never forget the risk he took. We sometimes recall the moment as a way help cushion the blows of the grieving process.
--Edit--
I appreciate the condolences. I'm doing well and the worst is behind me and my family. But thanks :)
--Edit--
Massive thanks for all the awards and kind words. And the puns! Love 'em.
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If you become seriously depressed, try drinking a gallon of water just before you go to bed.
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Guy tries to board a plane with a dead racoon. The flight attendant says, "sir, you're going to have to check that"
"Don't worry," he replies, "It's carrion."
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I was going through the checkout when my card didn't work. The cashier said that I should try the card again.
I looked down at my shirt and said, "but I like my polo".
I had to explain it, but once she got it she thought it was hilarious. I'm very proud of this joke.
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I try to learn from my mistakes,
but it's hard when they can't even wipe their own bum.
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If your ever in a sword fight, try to chop their feet off
Then you will de-feet him
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David Schwimmer of Friends once had an opportunity to try out for the Olympics but decided against it.
He didnβt want to be an Olympic Schwimmer.
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LPT: If you see someone about to be attacked by a duck, donβt try to warn them.
It only makes things worse.
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︎ May 19 2021
My buddy came up to me, asking to try out his new custard recipe...
and asked if I'd like to try it.
"Sure I would!" I replied, and enthusiastically took a bite.
Well he was immediately horrified when he looked at my reaction and asked me "Oh my gosh, is it that horrible?"
"No," I answered. "It's just a little off pudding."
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My dad always said, β Find a girl with an embarrassing tattoo and try to convince her to marry you.β
βShe knows how to make bad decisions and stick by them.β
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When you try your best but you don't succeed
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I tried to convince my wife to try this new Indian restaurant by telling her about the free appetizer.
She told me that was a naan starter.
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I'm here all week! Try the veal!
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If a cat tries to jump too far, they tend to pay a price.
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I want to try one of those mushrooms they found on Mars.
I bet they're out of this world.
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I really want to try Kool-Aid, but...
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My mom tries to wake me up in the morning with coffee, but honestly...
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What happens when you try to kick a volcano?
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My friend told me he's going to try to get a large group of wolves to separate from each other.
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I've offered my elderly neighbour $20 to try out her stair lift.
I think she's going to take me up on it.
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Donβt ever go to the local mountains and try to rent skis.
You can only get snowbored.
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I try to make sure I have the noisiest rifle when I go hunting.
It ensures I get a good bang for my Buck.
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Don't try to eat the chickens in Minecraft.
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Chemist 1 : Hey, try this new soda I like so much.
Chemist 1 : Hey, try this new soda I like so much.
Chemist 2 : takes litmus paper and dips it into the glass
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Saw nice guy try to help a girl with her spreadsheet
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I gave a bored king a comedian to try to entertain him
He appreciated the jester
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Do you feel that r/puns should have a feature where someone posts an image and everyone tries to makes puns about it(the image) in the comment section?
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I fall sick every time I try to journal
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Let me try uncle gravity next
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My local clothing store has an area set aside to try on clothes that is perfectly placed in the store...
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Don't even try it.
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If I were you, I wouldnβt try the sushi
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I woodnβt try it if I were you...
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A man tries to teach his son the cons of alcohol.
he gets two worms, puts one in vodka, and one in water. The worm in vodka dies in 20 minutes, while the worm in water survives 3 whole days. the man asks his son, "what did you learn today?" and the son responds "never bathe in alcohol"
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My wife suggested we should try some role reversal in bed....
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