If you’ve ever stumbled upon a Twitter parody account you’ve probably seen this old joke posted about a million times:
Ten years ago we had Steve Jobs, Bob Hope, and Johnny Cash. Now we have no jobs, no hope, and no cash.
Profound and moving, I know. It has since taken on a life of its own and mocking the overdone joke has become a joke format or a meme in itself. There is even a fake parody account, KattWillFerrell,that does nothing but post different variations of the same joke much to the disapproval of those following who aren’t in on the joke. Here are 30 of the best variations of the not-so classic joke:
they did the mash! they did the monster mash / hope jobs and cash! ten years ago we h
– nate ‘vrunt’ lamagna (@vrunt) January 25, 2013
10 years ago we had Steve Shirt, Johnny Shoes, & Bob Service…
– blake (@Leemanish) February 8, 2013
You know what they say about guys who have big feet…10 years ago we had Johnny cash bob hope and Steve jobs no we have no hope no cash an
– Jeffrey Hadz (@Hadzilla) January 30, 2013
10 years ago we had limp bizkit, Tom Green and Andy Dick. Now I’ve got a limp green dick
– Fred Delicious (@Fred_Delicious) December 5, 2012
*prostitute leans into your car* “hey baby u lookin for a good time” *she pulls out her iphone and begins reading tweets” 10 years ago we ha
– lil lemon (@electrolemon) December 1, 2012
ten years ago we had Jason Shoes, Carl Shirt and Daniel Problem. now we have no shoes no shirt no problem welcom to dennys what can i get u
– jomny sun (@jonnysun) February 27, 2013
Its the remix to ignition/steve jobs hope cash edition/we had them 10 years ago/and the words that their names means definitions
– Katt WilliamsFerrell (@KattWillFerrell) April 21, 2013
whatever happened to predictability? bob hope, steve jobs, johnny cash RIP
– Smash Mouth Fan (@HumanPog) March 26, 2013
Jim. Jim c’mere! I made a time machine! “whoa sweet! what are you gonna use it for?” to go back 10 years duh “why?” well, ten years ago we h
– LeVar Burzum (@drugleaf) April 12, 2013
Late night, come home / Steve Jobs, Bob Hope / and Johnny Cash ten years ago / but now they’re gone where did they go
– woodmuffin (@woodmuffin) April 22, 2013
Star Wars: A New HopeStar Wars: Return of the JobsStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Cash
– Ace… Ace? (@AceMakesWords) May 18, 2013
10 years ago we had steve jobs bob hope &jonny cash now i have no job no money & Amy poehler & will arnett broke up @xboxsupport
– Conor Tripler (@ConorTripler) November 28, 2012
wow did not see this leaking so soon twitter.com/crushingbort/s…
– Horton Atonto (@crushingbort) March 7, 2013
10 years ago we had quarterbacks, nickleback, and dime bag darrell. this joke doesnt make cents
– Bassoon Jokes (@BassoonJokes) February 13, 2013
Doctor: “The great clown Pagliacci is in town. Go see him. That shouldpick you up.” Man, crying: “But doctor,” he says “10 years ago we ha
– Horton Atonto (@crushingbort) February 20, 2013
.@billclinton welcome to twitter did u know that 10 years ago we had steve jobs, bob hope and johnny cash and now we have no jobs, no hope a
– Andy Levy (@andylevy) April 25, 2013
In the 80s we had Roy Orbison, Morris Day & the Time, & River Phoenix. Now we have no Orbs, no time & no rivers. RT if terror is inescapable
– Michael Raphone, Sr. (@michael_raphone) October 3, 2012
10 years ago we had Steve Jobs, Bob Hope and Johnny Cash. Now we have their children “Jobs/Hope/Cash II: The Legend of Curly’s Gold”.
– Mark Leggett (@markleggett) May 5, 2013
Aragorn knelt beside him. Boromir opened his eyes and strove to speak. At last slow words came. “Ten years ago we had Steve Jobs, Bob Hope a
– Horton Atonto (@crushingbort) December 3, 2012
[russians crowd around meteor which opens up] [aliens come out of it doing the gangnam style] “Attention Earthlings.. Ten Years Ago We Had S
– Michael Hale (@dogboner) February 15, 2013
“Ten years ago, we had no Jobs, no Hope, and no Cash!” –cemeteries
– Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) April 4, 2013
“The bride and groom have written their own vows.””[Throat clear] Ten years ago we ha”
– Dan Gagliardi (@asimplemachine) May 14, 2013
10 years ago we had Steven Careers, Robert Optimism, and Johnald Money. I hope Terry Food doesn’t die how will i feed my family
– adam (@adamochoa) November 29, 2012
10 YEARS AGO WE HAD STEVE JOBS, BOB HOPE, EDWARD TWINKIES, KEVIN T. CRYSTALPEPSI, PETE “OLD SCHOOL NICKELODEON” GOODWIN, JIM 3D DORITOS, JEF
– rob (@robwhisman) November 29, 2012
(dibs, 10 years from now): 10 years ago we had Gangnam Style, 1Direction, and hashtags. Now, we have no style, no direction, and no hash.
– Mickey McCauley (@Mickey_McCauley) December 2, 2012
10 years ago we had Eddie Money, Men At Work & Tangerine Dream. Now we’ve got No Money, No Work & No Dream…Please don’t let Meat Loaf die
– john truckasauras (@chuchugoogoo) April 28, 2013
i KNEW u WERE trouble when u walked in, so shame on me, no bob HOPE steve JOBS johnny cash we had them, 10 years ago but now we don’t now
– nice_mustard® (@nice_mustard) May 14, 2013
The dinosaur slid down his grandpa’s neck “Tell me a story!””Ok Little Foot this is the story of the land before time…So 10 years ago we
– Pajama-san (@PajamaBenLaden) April 18, 2013
10 years ago we had Steve Jobs, Bob Hope and Johnny Cash but it was not legal for them to marry each other
– MattyTalks(@mattytalks) March 28, 2013
Ten years ago we had Bob Diggity and Steve Doubt…
– Eli Terry (@EliTerry) April 24, 2013
