Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Two men are standing…

    Two men are standing before a judge. Both men were arrested on the same day and given the assignment to devise a program to prevent others from committing crimes. After spending two days in jail they were ask to present their ideas to the judge.The first man holds up a poster displaying two circles,one smaller…

  • A Jewish man moved…

    A Jewish man moved into a strict Catholic neighborhood. Every Friday, the Catholics practically went crazy. While they were eating fish, the Jew was in his backyard barbecuing steaks. So, the Catholics finally decided to try and convert the Jew to Christianity. Finally, by long endurance, the Catholics succeeded. They took the Jew to a…

  • A duck walks into…

    A duck walks into a bar and says, “Got any bread?” The barman says “No.” The duck says,”Got any bread?” The barman says “NO!” “Got any bread?” “I said N-O, NO!” “Got any bread?” “For crying out loud – N-O spells NO, and I mean NO!” “Got any bread?” “NO NO NO NO NO NO…

  • This couple goes to…

    This couple goes to an agricultural show way out in the countryside a fine Sunday afternoon, & are watching the auctioning off of bulls. The guy selling the bulls announces the first bull to be auctioned off: “A fine specimen, this bull reproduced 60 times last year.” The wife nudges her husband in the ribs,…

  • An architect, an artist…

    An architect, an artist and an Accountant were discussing whether it was better to spend time with the wife or a mistress.The architect said he enjoyed time with his wife, building a solid foundation for an enduring relationship.The artist said he enjoyed time with his mistress because of the passion and mystery he found there.The…

  • There are three blondes…

    There are three blondes walking through the woods, and they come upon a set of tracks.The first blonde says “Those are deer tracks.”The second blonde says “No, those are bear tracks.”The third blonde says “You are both wrong, those are moose tracks.”Then the get hit by a train.

  • A budding actor: “Dad…

    A budding actor: “Dad guess what? I’ve got my first part in a , I play the part of a man who has been maried for 25 years.” Father: “That’s a good start son, just keep at it and one of these days you’ll get a speaking part.”

  • A nerdy-looking fellow shuffled…

    A nerdy-looking fellow shuffled timidly into the sales manager’s office. “I don’t suppose you want to buy any life insurance?” he asked hesitantly. “No, I don’t.” “That’s what I figured. Well, thanks anyway.” And he turned and made gratefully for the door. “Hang on a sec, young man,” the executive called out. “You know, I’ve…

  • On the local rock…

    On the local rock radio station the DJ was reading out some requests. “This is a special birthday dedication to Sarah who’s one hundred and eleven!” Puzzled by how someone could be that old and listening to rock music, he re-read the message on the sheet of paper in front of him, and then said…

  • A woman went to…

    A woman went to a tattoo parlor. The artist was curious at her unsual request: A turkey on one leg and a ham on the other. The woman looked at the artist and said”My husband complains there is nothing good to eat between Thanksgiving and Christmas!”

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