Word association time – when “screwdriver” is mentioned, as in the above title, what’s the first thing most of you will think of?
I thought so. However, for those of us in the bar business, we say, “Screw that! Gimme a vodka and orange juice!”
In an attempt to combine these two seemingly disparate takes on the subject, here then are a couple screwdriver/bar room jokes for you:
Me: Please me bring me a screwdriver.
Wife: A flat head, a Phillips or a drink?
And that was when I knew that she was the one for me.
OK, please note that I neglected to tell you that these were lame jokes. Just don’t try to tell me that I screwed up. On the other hand, the following joke should make you smile at least a little:
Today I asked the hot girl at the gym what her New Year’s resolution was and she said “Screw you.” So I’m pretty excited about the new year!
As for how the Screwdriver drink got its name there a couple stories screwing around out there, e.g.:
A famous offspring of the Screwdriver is the Harvey Wallbanger which is a Screwdriver topped off with Galliano liqueur. It also has various theories as to how it got its name (click here.) The following is my favorite even if it sounds like one of those urban myths:
Music-wise, back in the 80’s, there was a jazz group by that name too: