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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
30+ Funny Mother's Day Jokes That Give the Gift of Laughter
While everyone loves a dad joke, you have to give mom her due. Mom jokes can be just as funny, and what better time to engage in funny jokes and puns than Mother's Day? Whether you write one in a card or just share a few to make mom laugh on her special day, these are the jokes you need to share on Mother's Day. You can fill Mother's Day with quotes, poems, and cards, but don't forget to fill it with laughter. Give her a giggle with these funny Mother's Day jokes, and maybe personalize it more with one of your favorite nicknames for mom. From a chuckle to outright LOLing, your mom will appreciate these unique mom jokes she can relate to. What's the difference between a new mom and an experienced mom? Sleep. Why do kids always ask mom for money rather than dad? Because her name is MOM = Made of Money. Why does every mom want to be an Emperor penguin on Mother's Day? Because Emperor penguin dads raise their young. Why do moms always feel your forehead when you're feverish? Because they are ther-MOM-eters. What's the perfect gift for a mom on Mother's Day? A sweater, because she's always too cool. What kind of candy do moms want most on Mother's Day? A Kit-Kat, so you can give her a break. Moms like to laugh and crack jokes just as much as dads. Impress your mom with these fun and kid-friendly mom jokes. They will bring happiness to her big day. Rather than just saying them to her at a Mother's Day party, you can try them out at dinner or during fun games. What do moms and martians have in common? They're both out of this world. Why did the dog mom put the puppies in their room? They wouldn't quit yapping. Where do you take a zombie mom for Mother's Day? The Dead Sea. What's the difference between a child and a computer? Computers listen to their motherboard. Why did the mummy need help around the house? She was all wrapped up. What does a kidney bean give his mom for Mother's Day? A coat, because she was chili. What did the puppies get their mom for Mother's Day? Paw-jamas. Why do moms tell jokes? Because dads can't have all the fun. What did the mother broom say to the baby broom? It's time to go to sweep. Some of the best mom jokes are based on real life. Mom-life is downright funny. Maybe not when you're taking your toddler to the bathroom for the 15th time during the movie, but when you think about it, the antics of kids are hilarious. Try these fun one-liner jokes on your mom. Moms are fueled by hugs and coffee… lots and lots of coffee. To a mom, the word "late" has turned to "latte." If she's not on time, it's because she needed one. When kids become teenagers, moms get dogs. At least the dogs are always happy to see them when they come home. When you need to understand why some mothers eat their young, ask a teenager's mom. In a house full of kids, silence is mom code for "Oh no." Welcome to motherhood; you'll never pee alone again! Why is the word "mom" in "moment" when she never gets one to herself? Mom jokes are like dad jokes, only punnier. It's important to keep the gift of laughter going on Mother's Day. When you've used up all the jokes and one-liners, it's time to pull out the puns. What did the jelly mom say to her kids? Spread out. Why did the tree mom put the sticks in time out? They were being knotty. Why do moms want you to eat your vegetables? Because it makes them hap-pea. What does a mom love more than getting flowers on Mother's Day? Getting to hang out with her little buds. What did the Italian mom say to her family? Why does everyone always want a "pizza" me? What's something a daughter always borrows from her mom? Mom genes Why did the mom yell at her little noodle? It was a little saucy. What does a witch do for their mother on Mother's Day? They have a spell-i-bration. Related: Between the Mother's Day photoshoot and fun activities, keep your mom entertained with a few good jokes. These jokes are all about mom, and they're guaranteed to make her laugh. You might even try a few of these out on a Mother's Day invitation!
Mint
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘A Show of Hands': Celebrating the generous mentorship of artist Gieve Patel
All through Indian art history, there have been instances of artists as mentors to generations of young practitioners, ranging from Ramkinkar Baij and Nandalal Bose to K.G. Subramanyan and Jyoti Bhatt. An ongoing exhibition, A Show of Hands , at Jehangir Nicolson Art Foundation (JNAF) in Mumbai examines the role of another beloved mentor, Gieve Patel, who died in 2023. Largely self-taught and primarily a figurative painter, his work explored urban landscapes, people on the margins and the impact of human development on the ecology. He was a doctor—as well as an artist, poet and playwright, and found wide recognition in each of these professions. A Show of Hands is curated by cultural theorist Ranjit Hoskote, who found a mentor in Patel as a teenager. The two shared a deep friendship for nearly four decades. The exhibition feels like an intimate, soulful remembrance while also being a celebration of the values Patel held close. The first edition of this show was held at Vadehra Art Gallery in Delhi last year, and has now opened in Mumbai, which not only served as the artist's home but also his muse. Also read: Looking back at the intertwined legacies of Tagore and Ray According to Puja Vaish, director, JNAF, the showcase is a tribute to the institution's longstanding ties with Patel. 'Jehangir Nicolson had purchased a seminal work by Patel, Statesmen on a Floral Rostrum (1972), from his solo show at Pundole's Gallery, and it later featured in JNAF's inaugural exhibition in 2011," she explains. Hoskote approached the design of the exhibition and the narrative based on the specifics of space. 'I have designed this avatar [of the exhibition] as a Fibonacci spiral, starting out with a tightly-linked set of works with Gieve's at the centre," he explains. The show then opens out in a whorl of works by other artists responding to Patel's values, spaced along a rhythm of close and distant, 'which approach and stand back from Gieve's perennial themes of the wounded body, trauma and transcendence, the tension between the vulnerable and the inviolate, the replenishing yet mysterious presence of water, and the joys of friendship." The show features works by senior artists Nilima Sheikh, Anju Dodiya, Ghulammohammed Sheikh, Atul Dodiya, Ranbir Kaleka, Jitish Kallat and Sudhir Patwardhan. Two photographs taken by Atul Dodiya, placed at diagonally opposite ends of the exhibition, bring the persona of Patel as a gentle, affable and considerate man to life. Dodiya has also contributed Laughter (2024), which echoes the deep sense of humour of the artist while infusing aspects of mememto mori—an acknowledgement of the meaningful life Patel lived. Also read: Books: Upamanyu Chatterjee is master of the absurd in his new collection Another work that stands out is Marine Drive (2024) by Sudhir Patwardhan, which revisits the close bond that the two doctor-artists shared. It shows them sharing a relaxed evening on Mumbai's sea-facing promenade. While the camaraderie that Patel shared with his fellow contemporaries in Mumbai is well known, what comes across as interesting is his influence on the younger generation of artists. This is evoked through works by Aditi Singh, Biraaj Dodiya, Areez Katki, Sujith S.N., Ratheesh T. and Mahesh Baliga. Areez Katki met the senior artist in 2019 at a printmaking workshop and residency in Mumbai in which they were both participants. He was drawn to the organic nature of Patel's Daphne sculptures. 'That work was extremely compelling for me, not just as a reference to mythologies but also due to the tension held by bodies in the process of escaping danger. I appreciated how Gieve had represented the narrative of Daphne as a figure from whom autonomy, freedom of movement and feminine concerns around safety were brought to the fore," he says. In the exhibition, Katki is presenting Daphne (after Gieve Patel) , 2021, a cotton embroidery work made on a dhurrie rug, which represents his own take on the same character from Greek mythology. Thirty-one-year-old Biraaj Dodiya's parents—artists Anju and Atul— shared a close friendship with Patel. She has wonderful memories of dinner table conversations involving her family, Gieve and his daughter Avaan, and the Patwardhans. 'Often this would be after an opening of an exhibition or a lecture. There would be laughter, and discussions about art, cinema and literature. Gieve was a wonderful storyteller, and had a great sense of humour," she reminisces. Also read: Planner: 5 events to shake things up this week Her set of works made specifically for the exhibition, titled Sleep Chorus I-VIII (2024), is a series of painted steel sculptures, the forms of which reference ancient Egyptian, Japanese and Ethiopian headrests. The pedestals are inspired by medical stretchers—motifs she has worked with in the past as well. 'I was thinking about Gieve's life as a doctor, poet and painter. There is a tactile quality in both nurturing patients and in the act of painting. The faded worn surfaces of rexine pillows in doctors' clinics in Mumbai suburbs is where all kinds of heads rest and find respite. I was also thinking about the idea of healing. I place that in context of Gieve's sense of openness to people and their lives," she says. One of Sujith S.N.'s works, Dialogue (2024), a large watercolour on paper, shows a figure at the bottom of a waterfall. It references one of Patel's well-known paintings, Gateway (1981), which is currently in the permanent collection of Peabody Essex Museum, Massachusetts. 'I was inspired by Gieve's works as a response to the evolving urban landscape of Bombay. But my work is more like a dreamscape, which embodies the aspirations of many who migrate to the city for better opportunities," he says. Mahesh Baliga too has contributed two works: they are small but hold deep personal significance. The first, Two Poets (2021),shows the late Aveek Sen engaged in conversation with Patel. The other,Pakhi Babu (2018-2019), is especially dear to him as Patel had singled it out for appreciation at one of Baliga's shows. Hoskote attributes Patel's appeal among younger artists to his clarity of thought, and his refusal to follow dogmas or chase trends. He feels that they appreciated the precision and pertinence of his advice. As a young poet, he remembers having asked Patel about the direction that he should take. 'He told me, 'You should go deep down to where things are broken'. It took me a number of years, and a lot of growing-up, to recognise the wisdom of this advice. It allowed me to see and practise for myself the art of listening and healing, of attentiveness and repair," says the curator. Show of Hands | In Memoriam: Gieve Patel can be viewed at Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation Gallery, Mumbai, till 25 May. Anindo Sen is an independent writer.
