The Best Ever Book of Dutch Jokes: Lots and Lots of Jokes Specially Repurposed for You-Know-Who

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Origin: The expression first suggested dominating an opponent in a fight and, over time, its meaning extended to things one can learn. 27. Cucumber time

The freedom of speech is used here. This can be seen in the Zwarte Piet Discussion as well. It’s tradition, part of Dutch culture, to make jokes about others. And they can be quite harsh. But it’s not meant like that, it’s a joke. It’s for laughing. Indeed, the Dutch sense of humor can seem direct, and sometimes even crass, to those who are unfamiliar with it. In fact, to the foreign eye, their nonchalant ways may even be perceived as brutal rudeness. Waarom hebben ze in Amsterdam veel platte fietsen? Van het grachten langs fietsen. (Why do they have many flat bikes in Amsterdam? From biking along the canals.)If this person is a man, you can also call him mafkees, after the Dutch first name Kees. The plural is mafkezen. Why did the Dutch chef get a Michelin star? Because he knew how to make a “molen” of delicious dishes. Get ready to have a Gouda time with these cheesy Dutch jokes! Grab a stroopwafel and your pair of klompen, because we’re about to journey through some quintessential Dutch humor. The Dutch generally have progressive attitudes towards gender equality, and the Netherlands ranks fifth in the EU on the European Commission’s 2020 Gender Equality Index. It then takes her a little more to figure out that ze haar in de maling hebben genomen (they fooled her). At the end, the radio host says Zegt u nou dat Aldi goedkoper is? Dan ga ik daar wel heen! (Are you saying that Aldi is cheaper? Well, then I’ll go there instead!)

Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He’s all right now. Cringe-worthy (but amusing) puns It is interesting how different nations have their dogs make different sounds. An American dog goes Woof, a Czech dog goes Haf, a Dutch dog goes Blaf. and a Chinese dog goes Sizzle So, all this hilarity actually comes from the Dutch. It’s interesting to note that there are still a lot of expressions and general vocabulary which are exactly the same in both languages. There are some modifications to the Afrikaans versions which include either historical or geographical references. However, if you’re willing to take the initiative to socialize with Dutch people, you’ll often find them receptive. This is especially true if you learn Dutch to a good standard. One good way to meet Dutch people is by sharing common interests and joining clubs. Dutch people enjoy being active, so it could be a good idea to join a club for sports, yoga, cooking, or any other activity you enjoy. Relationships in the NetherlandsMijn zoontje… Aldies is zijn voornaam – A-L-D-I-E-S, en zijn achternaam is – hij heeft een dubbele achternaam, van zijn moeder en vader – Ghoet – G-H-O-E-T, en een streepje, Koper. I doubt there’s a heaven; I think the people from hell have probably bought it for a timeshare.” – Victoria Wood What's the difference between a straw and a Dutch comedian? One is a hollow cylinder, the other is a silly Hollander. I’ve found countless examples of amusing expressions, insults and, vocabulary oftentimes with equally funny or interesting origins. I do love a bit of etymology so I’ve included some of them where known. In the Netherlands it is quite normal to use caricatures of race and ethnicity that are understood here as funny, while they can be deeply offensive to people from outside the Netherlands.

Every time I eat eggs benedict I'm reminded of my time in the Netherlands. You know, my Holland days.

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I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don’t know what he laced them with, but I’ve been tripping all day. Dutch culture and quirks provide ample material for a good laugh. In this article, we present a compilation of 80+ light-hearted Dutch jokes that are sure to bring a smile to your face. So, let’s dive into the world of Dutch humor and enjoy a dose of laughter!