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Twenty jokes a page. Each tile is the whole joke — category and date sit on the edge.

I told the gym I wanted to lift something heavy. They handed me the membership contract.

Work

Our cat brings us gifts. Yesterday: a receipt. Today: the neighbour’s dignity.

Animals

The baker said the sourdough was alive. I asked if it pays rent.

Food

I packed light for the trip. The suitcase still found a way to argue.

Travel

Dad’s advice: “Measure twice.” He was hanging a picture. The wall disagreed.

Family

The teacher asked for a short essay. I wrote “essay” and sat down.

School

Monday called. I let it go to voicemail. Tuesday left a note.

Work

The goldfish stared at me. I stared back. We both forgot why.

Animals

I ordered a salad to feel healthy. It arrived under a mountain of cheese. Balance.

Food

The map said “you are here.” I was not. The map looked pleased.

Travel

Mum hid the biscuits. The dog found them. We held a family meeting without the dog.

Family

My homework ate the dog. The teacher wrote “creative” and still marked it late.

School