We understand it Don. It just isn't funny. I suspect that it could be a transatlantic thing. There are are some US comedy shows and stand ups that work on both sides of the pond but I do find a lot of US comedy about as funny as toothache. I think it is the same the other way too.

How about some Christmas cracker jokes :-D

Why was the snowman in veg patch?
He was picking his nose

What's green, covered in tinsel and goes ribbet?
A mistle-toad

What happened to the man that stole an advent calendar?
He got 25 days