New York State of Mind

[David Baxter PhD]

Do you know why New Yorkers are always so depressed?

Because the light at the end of the tunnel is New Jersey.

 

[Daniel E.]

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Deep sigh! I don't understand this joke

 

[Jazzey]

Deep sigh! I don't understand this joke

New York and New Jersey are literally separated by a tunnel - the Lincoln tunnel. The joke is that New Jersey isn't really all that nice (at least compared to New York city)...New Jersey is the brunt of a lot of jokes.

 

[NicNak]

and when we say "light at the end of the tunnel" we mean it like there is something better at the end of the tunnel.

Speaking of Tunnels, isn't there a tunnel that goes through Montreal?

 

[David Baxter PhD]

Speaking of Tunnels, isn't there a tunnel that goes through Montreal?

I believe you're probably thinking of Le Metro.

 

[NicNak]

I remember when I was little and my parents would take us down east during the summer, I would always try to stay awake to go to the tunnel.

 

[David Baxter PhD]

I remember when I was little and my parents would take us down east during the summer, I would always try to stay awake to go to the tunnel.

I think they were dragging you through the sewer system, NN.

 

[NicNak]

I think they were dragging you through the sewer system, NN.

:lol:

That is ok, it was all worth it to get to beautiful Cape Breton, Nova Scotia!

So beautiful there.