Westcar Papyrus
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Oct 6, 2026
Steff GarreroHOST
Okay, good.
Elis JamesHOST
The world's second oldest joke was found in the ancient Egyptian story book known as the Westcar Papyrus, written sometime between 1800 and 600 BC.
Elis JamesHOST
It goes, how would you entertain a bored pharaoh? You sail a boatload of young women dressed only in fishing nets down the Nile and urge the pharaoh to go and catch a fish.
Steff GarreroHOST
feels a bit too seedy for me, I'll be honest.