Scotsman.com reports that “the world’s funniest joke was unveiled by scientists today at the end of the largest study of humour ever undertaken… The joke which received the highest global rating – submitted by 31-year-old psychiatrist Gurpal Gosall from Manchester – was:”
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?”
