A boy is about to go on his first date, and is nervous about what to talk about. He asks his father for advice.
The father replies, "My son, there are three subjects that always work. These are food, family, and philosophy."
The boy picks up his date and they go to a soda fountain. Ice cream sodas in front of them, they stare at each other for a long time, as the boy"s nervousness builds.
He remembers his father"s advice, and chooses the first topic.
He asks the girl, "Do you like spinach?"
She says "No," and the silence returns.
After a few more uncomfortable minutes, the boy thinks of his father"s suggestion and turns to the second item on the list. He asks, "Do you have a brother?" Again, the girl says "No" and there is silence once again.
The boy then plays his last card. He thinks of his father"s advice and asks the girl the following question: "If you had a brother, would he like spinach?"
—v. - (often foll. By to, together) put together; fasten, unite (with one or several things or people).
- connect (points) by a line etc.
- become a member of (a club, organization, etc.).
- a take one's place with (a person, group, etc.). B (foll. By in, for, etc.) Take part with (others) in an activity etc. (joined them in prayer).
- (often foll. By with, to) come together; be united.
- (of a river etc.) Be or become connected or continuous with. —n. Point, line, or surface at which things are joined. join battle begin fighting. Join forces combine efforts. Join hands 1 clasp hands.
- combine in an action etc. Join in (also absol.) Take part in (an activity). Join up 1 enlist for military service.
- (often foll. By with) unite, connect. [latin jungo junct-]
JOKE
—n. - thing said or done to cause laughter; witticism.
- ridiculous person or thing. —v. (-king) make jokes; tease (only joking). no joke colloq. Serious matter. jokingly adv. Joky adj. (also jokey). Jokily adv. Jokiness n. [probably latin jocus jest]
JOLT
—v. - disturb or shake (esp. In a moving vehicle) with a jerk.
- shock; perturb.
- move along jerkily. —n. - jerk.
- surprise or shock. jolty adj. (-ier, -iest). [origin unknown]
JOSH
slang —v. - tease, banter.
- indulge in ridicule. —n. Good-natured or teasing joke. [origin unknown]
JOSS
n. Chinese idol. [ultimately from latin deus god]
JOVE
n. (in roman mythology) jupiter. by jove! Exclamation of surprise etc. [latin jupiter jov-]
JOWL
n. - jaw or jawbone.
- cheek (cheek by jowl). [old english]
- n. Loose hanging skin on the throat or neck. jowly adj. [old english]
JUDO
n. Sport derived from ju-jitsu. [japanese, = gentle way]
JUJU
n. - charm or fetish of some w. African peoples.
- supernatural power attributed to this. [perhaps french joujou toy]
JULY
n. (pl. Julys) seventh month of the year. [latin julius caesar]
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