171 Entries Tagged “Old-Timey”

Funny Jobs

101. Knocker-up

Before the invention of alarm clocks, inns located in Ireland hired people to take note of guests awakening time and then knock on their room door to wake them up. More information here. See also Irish, Old-Timey.

Added by a Guest on October 8, 2010| 1 Comment | You Like This |

Funny Things to Do

102. Swooning

... and then using smelling salts to revive the person. See also Old-Timey.

Added by CaptainKrill on March 28, 2010| Comment | You Like This |

Funny Things to Do

103. Putting Brushes on Your Feet and Scrubbing the Kitchen Floor

See also Old-Timey.

Added by CaptainKrill on March 25, 2010| 3 Comments | You Like This |

Funny Insults

104. Schnook

A stupid or easily victimized person; a dupe. Probably Yiddish origin. See also Old-Timey, Yiddish.

Added by a Guest on March 15, 2010| 2 Comments | You Like This |

Funny Things to Do

105. Hitting Someone over the Head with a Frying Pan

Disgruntled wives, unite! See also Old-Timey.

Added by CaptainKrill on March 8, 2010| 2 Comments | You Like This |

Funny Things to Do

106. Solving a Murder on a Train

See also Old-Timey.

Added by Ryan on January 31, 2010| 1 Comment | You Like This |

Funny Things

107. Biting Stick

Both safer and cheaper than anesthesia. See also Old-Timey.

Added by Brian on December 17, 2009| Comment | You Like This |

Funny Clothes

108. Hand Muffs Shop

For cold days when mittens and gloves are just too practical. See also Old-Timey.

Added by a Guest on November 26, 2009| 1 Comment | You Like This |

Funny Clothes

109. Monocles Shop

Add a top hat and you’re dressed like a fancy peanut. See also Old-Timey.

Added by Aron on November 24, 2009| Comment | You Like This |

Funny Things to Do

110. Panty Raids

See also College, Lingerie, Old-Timey.

Added by Meez on November 24, 2009| 1 Comment | You Like This |

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