The flying saucer gag was one of a number of running jokes aimed at the Hawkeye and its peculiar look with the saucer-shaped radome up top.

The acquisition was actually a joke aimed at me because I once ran into a deer with a minivan, injuring the animal and ultimately killing the van.

The defense lawyers have often drawn laughter from the jury of six men and six women and spectators with jokes aimed at Mr. Bookin.

The gambit is usually considered a joke, aimed at upsetting the opponent's morale.

As morning meteorologist, Payne is often known for his humor and sometimes makes jokes, mostly aimed at co-anchor Kent Ogle, during the newscasts.

However, Bettis, who also made an impact with three touchdowns, said that the greatest spark for the team had been a joke aimed at Notre Dame.

Senators prefer that kind of humor to jokes aimed at themselves.

A variation on this tradition is to draw a fish around the score, often leading to aquarium-related jokes being aimed at particularly poor or unlucky players.

This is probably another joke aimed at Athrun's penchant for making things, following up with them showing their "friendship" for each other.