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According to scientists, 4 and a half years ago (I’m SO up to date!), this is the worlds funniest joke.

Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn’t seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps: “My friend is dead! What can I do?” The operator says: “Calm down, I can help. First, let’s make sure he’s dead.” There is a silence, then a shot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says: “OK, now what?”

The ‘boffins’ said “the joke was interesting because it worked across many different countries and appealed to men and women and young and old alike” - that it “had real universal appeal”.

Now I don’t know much about humour, but I know what I like - and while I can see their point about its universal appeal, I’m sure I’ve heard much funnier jokes in my time (granted I can’t remember any off the top of my head…) and hell, maybe things have even changed in the intervening years.

What’s the funniest joke you’ve heard?

Oh and speaking of jokes, it’s April Fools Day tomorrow. Here’s 10 harmless pranks (for geeks) that you can play on your loved-ones, co-workers, friends, etc. Enjoy!

I’m returning to playing football tonight… and that’s no joke :p More on that, in some later bulletin.