Wednesday, April 15, 2026

MidMonth Mirth Memo, April 2026

 

 
"Prepare for mirth,

for mirth becomes a feast."


-William Shakespeare


 

     
The Mid-Month Mirth Memo is a short amusing tidbit to brighten middle of the month monotony. It is brought to you by best-selling author, award-winning speaker, 

"Jollytologist" ® Allen Klein         

www.allenklein.com

April 2026
$$$ Special Tax Day Edition $$$ 

What's So Funny about Money?
 
Theme of the Month:
 

On income tax day I am reminded that while people say money talks, mine seems to go without saying a word.

- Mary Ellen Pinkham

What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector?
The taxidermist takes only your skin.

- Mark Twain


I’m proud to pay taxes in the United States;the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money. 
- Arthur Godfrey

 

Tax Form of the Month:


 

Joke of the Month:

One day, the teacher said that the word for the day was “frugal.” She explained that frugal had to do with saving, and a frugal person is one who saves. She then asked the class to come up with a sentence for the word.

The class seemed kind of stumped, and sat there in silence for a few seconds until one little girl raised her hand. Instead of just a sentence, she came up with a little story:

“There once was a princess who was stuck in a tall tower. There was a spell on all of the doors, so she couldn’t get out. One day, she heard a young prince who was walking by and singing. The princess called out of the tower, ‘Frugal me! Frugal me!’ So, the prince frugaled her and they lived happily ever after.”

 

Graffiti of the Month:

I believe we should all pay our tax bill with a smile. I tried-- but they wanted cash.
- Graffiti




Thought of the Month:

I couldn't be out of money. I still have checks.
-Gracie Allen

 

Question of the Month:

When your ship finally does come in, how come the IRS is on the dock unloading it?
- Anonymous 

 

Funny Money of the Month:

Final laugh of the Month:


Did you ever notice that when you put the words "the" and "IRS" together, it spells THEIRS?  
- Soupy Sales

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Sunday, March 15, 2026

MidMonth Mirth Memo, March 2026

 

 
"Prepare for mirth,

for mirth becomes a feast."


-William Shakespeare


 

     
The Mid-Month Mirth Memo is a short amusing tidbit to brighten middle of the month monotony. It is brought to you by best-selling author, award-winning speaker, 

"Jollytologist" ® Allen Klein         

www.allenklein.com

March 2026
Celebrating Mirth Month

 
Pun of the Month:

I'm currently reading a book about a couple of insects who fall in love in an Italian city.

It's a Rome ants novel.



Tombstone of the Month:
 


Retort of the Month:

When young people tell me about their problems...

...I like to tell them the story about the time I survived without my cell phone or the Internet for 50 years.


Photo of the Month:
 
Bring home the bacon...uh, the seahorses?



Lesson of the Month: 

What can we learn from a hippopotamus?

That it is impossible to reduce weight by eating greens and salads and walking.

 
 

Joke of the Month:

At the psychiatrist's office... 

Psychiatrist: "So, you have a phobia about getting married? Do you have any idea what caused that?"  

Patient: "Can't say I do."



Face in Odd Place of the Month:
 
South Park, anyone?

 

Did-You-Know? Question of the Month: 

...that March is Mirth Month?

28 years ago, I created International Mirth Month to bring joy to the gloomy winter month of March.

Earlier this month, I was surprised to find an article about Mirth Month in a small upstate New York news-paper.

Here is the link for your reading pleasure:

 
 
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Article of the Month:
 
3 Habits of the Happiest People
 
 
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Apology of the Month:

THE JOLLYTOLOGIST® 
PBS-bound documentary 


 
Last month I indicated that you could watch
The Jollytologist® film in March.
Sorry that did not happen.

It has been moved up to April
in order to celebrate
National Humor Month
and
my 88th Birthday.

To view this special
work-in-progress screening...

👉 Register here:
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💬 Live Virtual Q&A | April 25


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Monday, February 16, 2026

MidMonth Mirth Memo, February 2026

 

 
"Prepare for mirth,

for mirth becomes a feast."


-William Shakespeare


 

     
The Mid-Month Mirth Memo is a short amusing tidbit to brighten middle of the month monotony. It is brought to you by best-selling author, award-winning speaker, 

"Jollytologist" ® Allen Klein         

www.allenklein.com

FEBRUARY 2026
For the Love of Laughter

 
THE FACES-IN-ODD-PLACES EDITION
 
 
My Morning Banana:
 


Carton Characters:
 
 

Whistle While You Hold the Door Handle in Place:
 


A Golden Smile: 

 
 
A Cold Smile:
 
 

Who is that Masked Socket?:
 


Cutie-Pie Socket: 
 


The Apple of My Eyes:
 


 
An a-door-able door:
 

 

Googly-Eyes:
 

 
Question of the Month:
 
What is it called when you see a face in an odd place?
 
See the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.



Article of the Month:
 
See more faces, be more creative.
 
 
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Fun Company of the Month:
 
Archie McPhee Company
Seattle. WA
 

 Online & brick-and-mortar store
that sells funny & fabulous novelty items.
Check out there extensive rubber chicken selection,
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® 

PBS-bound documentary 

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you will be able to view a Sneak Preview online.

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then the film link will be sent to you in March. 

 
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THE ANSWER:

The phenomenon is called "pareidolia."
 
 
 
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Thursday, January 15, 2026

MidMonth Mirth Memo, January 2026

 

 
"Prepare for mirth,

for mirth becomes a feast."


-William Shakespeare


 

     
The Mid-Month Mirth Memo is a short amusing tidbit to brighten middle of the month monotony. It is brought to you by best-selling author, award-winning speaker, 

"Jollytologist" ® Allen Klein         

www.allenklein.com

JANUARY 2026
A Jolly NEW YEAR

 

Food of the Month:

Shoeshi
 

 

Lesson of the Month:
 
The cashier told me, "Strip down facing me."

By the time I realized they meant the debit card, it was too late.


Photo of the Month:

 

Question of the Month:

Why is there always a luggage shop at the airport?

Who is showing up with armfuls of clothes like, "You know what?

We'll just pack when we get there!"
 

Faces-in-an-Odd-Places of the Month:
 

 
 
Gratitude of the Month:
 
I'd like to thank whomever told my mom that WTF means "Wow That's Fantastic."

Her text are so much more fun now.
 
 


Joke of the Month: 

I was leaving the office the other day when I found the CEO standing in front of a shredder with a piecce of paper in his hand.

"Listen," he said,"this is a very sensitive and important document, and my secretary has gone for the night. Can you make this thing work for me?"

"Sure," I said.I turned the machine on, inserted the paper, and pressed the start button.

"Excellent," he said as the paper disappeared into the machine. I just need one copy."


 
Sign of the Month:
 
 
 
Pun of the Month:

Every single morning I get hit by the same bike.

It's a vicious cycle.

 
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Fun Video of the Month:
 
We Planned a Crystal Forest

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a-RqoVQeXu4

 
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Audio Recording of the Month:
 
New Dimensions Radio 

Laugh Your Way to Health

https://programs.newdimensions.org/products/laugh-your-way-to-health-with-allen-klein?_pos=3&_sid=896099431&_ss=r
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 THE JOLLYTOLOGIST® 
documentary

SHOWINGS

February 1, 2026 2:00pm 
UnitySF 240 Page Street, San Francisco 
REGISTER HERE:

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and

Friday, May 15, 2026
Assn. for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Conference
San Diego,CA

About the Film:
http://www.thejollyfilm.com

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Monday, December 15, 2025

MidMonth Mirth Memo, December 2025

 
"Prepare for mirth,

for mirth becomes a feast."


-William Shakespeare


 

     
The Mid-Month Mirth Memo is a short amusing tidbit to brighten middle of the month monotony. It is brought to you by best-selling author, award-winning speaker, 

"Jollytologist" ® Allen Klein         

www.allenklein.com

DECEMBER 2025
Jolly Holly-Day


Suggestion of the Month:
Tired of the same old Christmas wreath?
If you have a spare moment, it’s a Goodyear to make a chang
e.

 


 
Question of the Month:

What do you call it when the solution to a math problem is 1, 2, 3, and 5? 

A 4 gone conclusion.


 
Christmas Song of the Month:
 
"Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow..."

 



Face-in-an-Odd-Place of the Month:
 
"Hi, my name is Ikea. What's yours?"
 

 
And speaking of Ikea...
 
 
Hanukkah Song of the Month:

"Hanukkah in Santa Monica" by Tom Lehrer

 


Price Tag of the Month: 
 
 
 
Pun of the Month: 
 
I only eat candy canes in mint condition.

 
Sign of the Month:
 
 
 
 
Thought of the Month:
 
Glitter is just sand that majored in Musical Theater

 
Ornament of the Month:
 
Its that time of the year again, so don't forget to hang your missile toads.
 
 
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Gift Book of the Month:


YOU CAN'T RUIN MY DAY

In a world that is continually trying to drag us
down, we all need something to lift you up.

This is the PERFECT GIFT for a truly Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.


https://www.amazon.com/You-Cant-Ruin-Day-Situation/dp/1632280221/ref=sr_1_1?
 
 


 
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 THE JOLLYTOLOGIST® 
documentary

SHOWINGS

February 1, 2026 2:00pm at
UnitySF 240 Page Street, San Francisco 

Friday, May 15, 2026
Assn. for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Conference




4-Minute Preview here:

http://www.thejollyfilm.com

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