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Is it legal?
Q: Can you keep a sick, bald bird in your house? A: No, that’s ill-eagle! Explanation: Many of us are staying home so that the world can flatten the coronavirus curve. With that in mind, I offer you an eagle joke … Continue reading
Stay Warm
Q: How do you stay warm in any unheated room? A: Just sit in the corner where it is always 90º! Explanation: To understand this joke, you need to think about the temperature. 90º Fahrenheit is a hot temperature. Well, for … Continue reading
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That’s Blarney!
Q: What do you call a fake Irish stone? A: A shamrock! Explanation: March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day, in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. A shamrock is a bit of clover, typically with three leaves as you see … Continue reading
Slip Sliding Away
Q: Why did the banana put on sunscreen? A: He didn’t want to peel! Explanation: The outside of a banana, the yellow part that you do not eat, is called the peel. (The outside of an lemon is called a rind … Continue reading
Hitchhiker’s Guide to Leap Day
Q: What do you tell a hitchhiker on leap day? A: Hop in! Explanation: Happy leap day, leap year day, February 29! It’s not every year I can explain a joke on February 29!! (Leap year happens once every four years.) … Continue reading
Wild and Free
Q: What did the tiger say to her cubs before they went out to play? A: Be careful–it’s a jungle out there! Explanation: A jungle is a forest in tropical areas. In a jungle there are many trees and plants that … Continue reading
A Pirate Looks at Forty (+ 40)
Q: What did the ol’ pirate say on his birthday? A: Aye, matey! Explanation: Happy birthday, matey, and have some cake! “Matey” means pal or friend. Ol’ means old; the apostrophe (‘) replaces the ‘d’ in old just like the apostrophe … Continue reading
Bear Crossing
Q: What do you get when you cross a bear with a forest? A: Fur trees! Explanation: Can you imagine a tree with fur growing on it? No, fur grows on animals, specifically, on mammals. Trees can’t grow fur, but … Continue reading
Fire Away!
Q: What does an angel use to light a campfire? A: A match made in heaven! Explanation: When people go camping, sometimes they will build a campfire for cooking, roasting marshmallows, or telling stories. To build a fire you need … Continue reading
The Cows Might Be Listening
Q: Why shouldn’t you tell secrets on a farm? A: Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears! Explanation: Ah, yes- more food jokes! When you look at a potato, you will see it has small bumps sticking out. … Continue reading
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