March 16, 2008
Aviation Jokes: A Breath of Fresh Air
I’m sorry to wreck your weekend, but this joke – courtesy of the folks at AhaJokes.com – was so funny I simply had to share. John Carr at The Main Bang and I have been thinking of adding a bit of humor to some of the discussions we’ve been posting just, well, just because we need a little humor I guess. so here’s my shot across the bow John.
This one’s called Raccoons are not Luggage.
As migration approached, two elderly vultures doubted they could make the trip south, so they decided to go by airplane.
When they checked their baggage, the attendant noticed that they were carrying two dead raccoons.
“Do you wish to check the raccoons through as luggage?” the service rep asked.
“No, thanks,” replied the vultures. “They’re carrion.”
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