ball n

ball n
1)Did you hear the one about the golfer who claimed that the best ball he hit all day happened when he stepped on the rake lying in the sand trap. 2)She was only the athlete's daughter, but she was always ready to play ball. 3)What did Cinderella do when she got to the ball? Gagged! 4)Any persons (except players) caught collecting golf balls on this course will be prosecuted and have their balls removed. see picture 5)Another blonde, another store. She goes over to the deodorant display and tells the clerk "I need to buy some deodorant for my husband." "Does he use the ball kind?" inquired the clerk. "No," replied the blonde, "The kind for under his arms." highball n, meatball n, fur n

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