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MissAdventure Tue 23-Jun-26 20:10:02

Eg - A local knicker factory has closed after fifty years service.
Simon Bloggs, the owner said "The bottom has just fallen out of ladies underwear".

AuntieE Thu 25-Jun-26 18:06:11

Notice at the entrance to local cemetary: Are you content with your burial plot?

Upon reading this, my sister was heard to say, "How the heck would I know? I haven't lain in it yet?"

ReturningFromExile Thu 25-Jun-26 18:09:57

This is a real headline from a local paper in Surrey in the 1970s. 'Shock for cheese and wine party organisers.'

MissAdventure Thu 25-Jun-26 18:19:13

For sale :
Pink floral queen Anne chair.
Would suit lady.
With bowed legs.

ClicketyClick Thu 25-Jun-26 18:40:29

grin

MissAdventure Thu 25-Jun-26 19:55:10

The wig factory will sell off all stock before it closes, due to complaints about foul smells emanating from the building.

An anonymous neighbour said, "Not a minute too soon, as we've been unable to enjoy our garden.
Anyway, I've heard that the wigs are shoddy, and always blow off".

keepcalmandcavachon Thu 25-Jun-26 20:33:52

Cut backs to Street Market! Hot Potato Seller Dropped!
Sad Spud Edwards muttered " I've 'ad me chips"

keepcalmandcavachon Thu 25-Jun-26 20:40:31

Shoe Shop Assistant Shocked by Gorgeously Dressed Thief!
Sandie Startrite wailed "she was so incredibly well heeeled"

MissAdventure Thu 25-Jun-26 20:41:17

The owner of "well gel", the once iconic nail salon explained her decision to sell off the salon.
"I was barely scratching a living" she said amidst tears.

TerriBull Sat 27-Jun-26 18:45:26

There was confusion when a knicker shop opened next door to a bakery. One short sighted woman wandered into the latter and requested 2 large white bloomers. When presented with two loaves she was heard to complain, "I wanted knickers" "This is a bakery " came the reply. "Prove it then!" said the irate customer as she stormed out.

Parsley3 Fri 03-Jul-26 08:53:31

An assistant in the hosiery department of a well known High Street retailer was upset when she complained about a leak in the ladies washroom. The manager told her to put a sock in it.

MissAdventure Fri 03-Jul-26 10:39:37

grin

MissAdventure Fri 03-Jul-26 12:07:51

Wanted:
Operative staff to work on the teacup rides in the "Jolly Holiday" theme park.
Good rates of pay, staff to work shifts on rotation.

BoggledMind Fri 03-Jul-26 13:51:01

A rather bizarre story appeared recently in the local newspaper regarding a misunderstanding with a vet.

A lady phoned her vet to ask for advice on her cat's upset stomach. The vet apparently misheard and, thinking she said 'cow' instead of 'cat', suggested giving it a pint of castor oil, and to ring back the following day with an update.

The following day she phoned back to report that her cat was in a bit of a state and had called in nine of its pussycat friends.
Three were digging holes, three were filling them in, and three were looking for spare ground!

MissAdventure Fri 03-Jul-26 13:53:00

The joys of wild camping by P Inabush.

keepcalmandcavachon Fri 03-Jul-26 15:06:09

Disgruntled Pigeon Fanciers in a Flap, new racing rules ruffle more than a few feathers!

MissAdventure Fri 03-Jul-26 21:27:58

Mass walk-out at viagra factory, after head of stock control department gave staff a stiff talking to.

MollyNew Thu 09-Jul-26 12:01:53

My nephew was interviewed by the local paper about his apprenticeship at B&Q.

"I thought I might screw it up but I've enjoyed it so far. I started in the ladder department, which had its ups and downs and the Decorating section was so boring, it was like watching paint dry.

I moved to Adhesives, where I got into some sticky situations but when I saw two customers arguing about sandpaper, I managed to smooth things over.

So overall(s), it's been a Posidrive experience and I think I've nailed it!"

Marmin Thu 09-Jul-26 12:11:51

A lady unfortunately fainted at Heathrow, collapsing on to a baggage carousel.

She is slowly coming round.

MissAdventure Thu 09-Jul-26 12:27:36

grin

Pittcity Sun 12-Jul-26 17:05:50

A cement mixer has collided with a prison van on the bypass. Police are looking for 6 hardened criminals!

BoggledMind Sun 12-Jul-26 17:19:02

Some celebrity news just in.

Frankenstein's monster is being divorced by his wife, with her citing unreasonable behaviour. One of the things she mentions is his lack of help preparing meals.

The monster has responded to the allegation by stating that he in fact does the mash.

MissAdventure Sun 12-Jul-26 17:54:36

A man was admitted to hospital, having sat down forcibly on his Dyson, in a freak accident.

Asked to comment, the hospital stated that he is picking up nicely.
(Frank Carson; not my own joke)