Here is a burgeoning collection of Monk and Friar one-liners.*
Q: How does a fire brigade of Franciscans get to the scene of a burning building?
A: In a Friar-truck.
Q: What emergency evacuation procedure is the favorite for the men in a Dominican priory?
A:The Friar drill.
Q: What do you call a Franciscan with a PhD. in philosophy?
A: A deep Friar
Q: What do you call a Benedictine responsible for frying potatoes at a fish dinner?
A: The Chip Monk
Q: In case of fire, what exit do Dominicans use to evacuate the priory?
A: Friar Exit
Q: What do you call a globe, a fan and a Dominican?
A: Earth, Wind and Friar
Note: *Monks and friars are not the same; the main difference is their lifestyle and focus: monks live a cloistered, contemplative life in a monastery, dedicated to prayer and work in solitude (like Benedictines), while friars (“brothers”) belong to mendicant orders (like Franciscans, Dominicans) and are active in the world, serving people through preaching and charity. Both take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, but monks remain in one place, whereas friars travel to serve the community.
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