Hey Guys:

I read this at an airplane model website I often visit. It's a new joke to me, but I apologize if you've read it before and it is too silly for you:

"The fattest knight at King Arthur's court was Sir Cumference. He got big from eating too much Pi."

I know ... off with my head right?

There's a whole series of those based around that idea. Sir Up, Sir Loin, Sir Pryze, Sir Tainly....
Pretty silly, but amusing.
The thread title had me expecting an actual period joke. Now there's something I don't know much about. Period humor would be fun to see.

My favorite was from Looney Tunes. There was a hefty knight in the episode about the Singing Sword. I believe his name was Sir Loin of Beef. ^u^

I have a book i bought in Paris, "Medieval Mischief" the bulk of which revolves around statues and gargoyles found on medieval churches

And then for those who may not have already seen it there is: " THE MEDIEVAL HELP DESK "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQHX-SjgQvQ

I hadn't seen that Jean. I'm still laughing.


Sent from my ancient computer

Sarcasm and practical jokes were the most common form of humor in 14th century.

This is actually an example:

One merchant ask another "are you married?"..
"I had three wives but all hanged themselves from a tree in my garden" the second merchant responds. The first merchant retort, "Pray, give me a cutting from this miraculous tree."

*plop*

13th century joke

A man from Troyes was visiting family in Paris. While there a man asked him what people from Troyes do. "We ring," was his reply.

Troyes was famous for it many large churchs. Lots of bells.