Yes, it’s time to steal a few more jokes from my father-in-law (F.I.L.). His blog posts range from political comedy to humorous commentary on pop culture.

For those of you who might be new here, he used to write for Alan King, Milton Berle and Jonathan Winters, just to name a few. And all those Dean Martin Roasts,  too: Don Rickles, Red Buttons, Phyllis Diller, Sammy Davis, Jr., etc.

A tiny respite from all the frustrating events of the day:

During Christmas a novelty shop was selling a hipster nativity scene that featured JOSEPH with his hair in a “man-bun.” Now we know why MARY was so adamant about remaining a virgin.

In 2016, China formally replaced its one-child policy with a new law allowing two children per family. How thoughtful. Now families will have one child to play with, while the other one is at work.

Employees were caught at a Southern California Pizza Hut smoking marijuana on the job during New Years Eve. Which explains why every pizza they delivered that night only had two slices left.

Now that the Republicans have taken over the Senate, the House and on Jan. 20th the presidency, they’re going to repeal everything PRESIDENT OBAMA has done. They even told MICHELLE her vegetable garden must go and the kids’ dog is history.

OBAMACARE will be the first the Republicans have promised to repeal, leaving almost 30 million families without health insurance. This is probably what they’ll have to contend with in 2017:

Their annual breast exam will be done at “Hooters.”

The only urologist they’ll be able to go to will be “Gus” from “Roto-Rooter.”

Preventive care coverage will now consist of “An Apple A Day.”

They’ll have to see a schizophrenic doctor if they want an on the spot second opinion.

And their prescription will say “Viagra,” but they’ll have to settle for a Popsicle stick and a roll of duct tape.

Another year flew by, but don’t worry you’re not really old until you get a letter from Forest Lawn marked “Urgent!”

–You’re not really old until you wake up to discover your waterbed broke. Then you remember you don’t have a water bed.

–You start buying “Kaopectate In A Drum.”

–You have to put your teeth in a glass — and they laugh at you.

–You bend over to tie your shoelace and you have to look around to see if there’s anything else you can do as long you’re down there.

–You read Playboy Magazine for the same reason you read National Geographic — to see places you’ll never visit again.

–No, you’re not really old until you have breakfast out, order three minute eggs and the waitress wants the money in advance.

This year, can you believe it, between Christmas and New Year’s Day there were over 80 bowl games on TV. We all watch the Rose Bowl and the Orange Bowl. We even look in on newcomers like the Peach Bowl, the Music City Bowl and the Tax Slayer Bowl. As a public service we offer some unpublicized bowl games you might have missed.

“THE SWEET ‘N LOW BOWL” — For those on a diet and are not allowed to watch the “Sugar Bowl.”

“The Dorito Chips Bowl” — Similar to the “Fiesta Bowl” only the losing team ends up covered with guacamole.

The Polyester Bowl — A cheap, but long wearing imitation of the Cotton Bowl.

And of course, “The Tidy Bowl” — For teams who spent the entire season in the dumper.

ABOUT NEW YEAR’S EVE

You know you partied too hard

…if the next morning you had to go to the blood bank to have your eyes drained.

…if at the party you were named “Designated Drunk.”

…if you tried to squeeze the juice out of a roll of Scotch Tape.

…if you tried to put your pants on over your head — and succeeded.

…if you complained to the hostess that the guest bathroom was too small — and you were coming out of the guest closet.