Category Archives: humor

Hum a few bars

Posted on December 1, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why do scientists think humming birds hum? A: Because they can’t remember the words! Explanation:  “To hum” can be to sing, “la, la, la” when you don’t know the words to a song or keep your lips together and make … Continue reading →

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Fowl Play

Posted on November 30, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the police arrest the turkey? A:  They suspected it of foul play! Explanation: “Suspected of foul play” means that the police think you did something illegal.  The group of birds that include chickens, duck, geese and turkeys are … Continue reading →

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Having Family for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 29, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Should you have your whole family for Thanksgiving dinner? A: No, you should just have the turkey! Explanation: Another joke that plays with a double meaning.  Imagine a conversation like this: “What did you have for dinner?”  “I had soup and … Continue reading →

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Musical Turkey

Posted on November 27, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What is the musical part of a turkey? A: The drumstick! Explanation:  “Drumstick” has two meanings: a drumstick is the piece of wood that a drummer uses to hit the drum and make music; a turkey leg, one that has been … Continue reading →

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Married to his honey!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the bee get married? A: Because he found his honey! Explanation: Sweetie, dear, my love, honey.  These are all words/ phrases that a person might use for his or her significant other, for the love of your life. … Continue reading →

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Chasing your tail!

Posted on November 25, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the poor dog chase his own tail? A: He was trying to make ends meet! Explanation:  “To make ends meet” is an expression used when someone is working hard to earn enough money to pay the bills. … Continue reading →

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Keyless Piano Teacher

Posted on November 24, 2013 by stfleming

Q: How did the music teacher get locked in the classroom? A: His keys were inside the piano! Explanation:  Well, the word “keys” in this joke has two meanings: 1) Keys are the white and black parts of the piano … Continue reading →

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The Coughing Coffin

Posted on November 23, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why are graveyards noisy? A: Because of all the coffin! Explanation: A coffin is the box that dead people are buried in.  Coughing is the body’s natural response when there is a tickle in the throat and you try to … Continue reading →

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Spoiled Cow!

Posted on November 22, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What do you get from a pampered cow? A: Spoiled milk. Explanation: To be “pampered” is to be taken care of in a very nice way.  Someone might go to the spa to have her nails done and get a … Continue reading →

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May- bee Ba-bee

Posted on November 22, 2013 by stfleming

Q:     What do you call newborn bee? A:     A ba-bee! Explanation:  Newborn is a word that refers to a baby who has recently come into the world, yes, a baby.  A bee is an insect that gives … Continue reading →

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