Slog - Comments on The Best 9/11 Joke I've Ever Heard...

Comment by Blacksheep

Blacksheep — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:50:37 -0800

That's an oldie but goodie.

Comment by Ziggity

Ziggity — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:52:40 -0800

I don't know, there are those jokes that those unshaven kids outside the University Bookstore tell - about how Bush and Cheney actually made 9/11 happen themselves? They aren't really as funny, I guess, but definitely runner-up material.

Comment by Tamara

Tamara — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:52:50 -0800

I love that joke! I told it on a date once. It didn't go over well.

Comment by I don't get you, Schmader.

I don't get you, Schmader. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:54:39 -0800

So 9/11 can be hilarious but rape can't?

Comment by David Schmader

David Schmader — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:02:27 -0800

When did I ever say rape can't be hilarious? I don't mean to boast, but I share a house with a rape survivor, and our 15-year friendship has been littered with breathtakingly hilarious (albeit hard-earned) rape jokes.

My favorite makes-sense-out-of-context example:

Man: I think you're terrific.
Woman: What about that time you date-raped me?
Man: I told you�that wasn't a date.

Comment by that scene in Showgirls is funny

that scene in Showgirls is funny — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:09:58 -0800

I meant visual rape.

Comment by Callie

Callie — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:31:05 -0800

You've seriously never heard that joke before? I don't have a lot of jokes in my repertoire (maybe six) but that is one of them. I clicked on the link all stoked for a new 9/11 joke that HAD to be great, since it was you endorsing it, only to find the same ol' joke. It's the only 9/11 joke I've ever even heard.

Comment by Callie

Callie — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:22 -0800

Comment by maldive

maldive — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:36:15 -0800

What did the man say who was plummeting to his death from one of the towers aflame?

Peter, I can see your house from heeeeeeeeeeere.

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:49:15 -0800

Why are we celebrating Labor Day late on 9-11?

I thought it was this Monday on 9-1?

Comment by modern day flapper

modern day flapper — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:52:22 -0800

twin tower power!

Comment by leek

leek — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:53:21 -0800

Hey, I've never heard that joke! I guess my friends are too uptight to tell 9/11 jokes. No, that can't be it. Anyway, it was awesome.

Comment by Max Bell

Max Bell — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:26:47 -0800

Why are New Yorkers the world's fastest readers?

Because some of those fuckers can go through twenty stories in less than a minute.

Comment by joey

joey — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:28:32 -0800

i first read that on slog last fall. i've been using it ever since.

i don't think it really makes fun of 9/11 -- more poking fun of those in the "NEVER FORGET!1!" crowd.

Comment by Yes, there are others

Yes, there are others — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:37:00 -0800

Did you hear about United Airlines new deal?
They'll fly you from the airport straight to the office.

Comment by anna

anna — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:52:46 -0800

I have officially laughed at all three of the 9/11 jokes on here.

I thank you for that, Sloggers. Ha!

Comment by How Many 9/11 Victims Does It Take To Screw In A Lightbulb?

How Many 9/11 Victims Does It Take To Screw In A Lightbulb? — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:05:43 -0800

And the healing has finally begun...

Comment by Matt Fuckin' Hickey

Matt Fuckin' Hickey — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:38:59 -0800

Riddle from 9/12/2001:

Q: Why didn't Superman stop the two planes from hitting the towers?

A: He's in a wheelchair!

(Yes, I know, and now he's dead. Sad trombone. But it made sense back then.)

Comment by danton d.

danton d. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:42:31 -0800

I saw mc chris tell that joke at one of his concerts