Category Archives: Joke

Spare Change

Posted on December 11, 2022 by stfleming

Q: When does it rain money? A: When there is change in the weather! Explanation: “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain,” according to the song from My Fair Lady.   In Peru, they just wish it would rain!  But nowhere … Continue reading →

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Leave Hanging

Posted on December 4, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What happens when winter arrives?A: Autumn leaves! Explanation: In the northern hemisphere winter officially starts on December 21 (winter solstice, astronomical winter), but for many places in the north, it is already cold.  Did you know that there is more … Continue reading →

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No Thorn, No Rose

Posted on November 27, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Where do roses sleep? A: In a flower bed! Explanation: According to many surveys, roses are one of the most popular flowers.  Although they have thorns, some people say that they are not that hard to grow. When you have … Continue reading →

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Turkey Crossing

Posted on November 20, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why did the turkey cross the road? A: So people would think he was a chicken! Explanation: Happy Thanksgiving! In many countries throughout the world people celebrate a day of thanks.  In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the … Continue reading →

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Banner’s Begonias

Posted on November 6, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why was the Incredible Hulk so good at gardening? A: Because he had a green thumb! Explanation: Dr. David/Robert Bruce Banner becomes the superhero known as the Hulk, or the Incredible Hulk, when he becomes angry.  In that process of … Continue reading →

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A Kiss from the Count

Posted on October 30, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What’s it like being kissed by a vampire? A: It’s a pain in the neck! Explanation: Happy Halloween to those of you who celebrate!  Many countries around the world celebrate Halloween, or another somewhat-related holiday around this time of year.  … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter and Worry

Posted on October 23, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why was the jelly so stressed out? A: Because it was spread too thin! Explanation: Jelly is a food made by boiling fruit juice with sugar until it becomes thick and sort of transparent.  Jelly is similar to jam, marmalade, … Continue reading →

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Oceans Apart

Posted on October 9, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why didn’t the girl trust the ocean? A: Because there was something fishy about it! Explanation: While there are five named oceans, Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific and Southern, there is really only one world ocean.  I would recommend having much … Continue reading →

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Cantankerous Granny Smith

Posted on October 2, 2022 by stfleming

Q: When is an apple grouchy? A: When it is a crab apple! Explanation: In the north it is apple-picking season, and time for pumpkin spice everything! Apples are fruit, so of course they are never grouchy.  A person who is … Continue reading →

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Gone with the Wind

Posted on September 18, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why did the kids fire their squirt guns into the air on that windy day? A: They were just shooting the breeze! Explanation: A squirt gun shoots a stream of water, much like a spray bottle, but in the form … Continue reading →

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