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A Pirate Looks at Forty (+ 40)

Posted on February 19, 2020 by stfleming

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 →

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Reading Cat

Posted on January 13, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Where do you find a birthday present for a cat? A: In a cat-alogue! Explanation: A catalogue is magazine that shows things that someone can buy; you might see a clothing catalogue, an electronics catalogue, …  You can see images … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why do we put candles on top of a birthday cake? A: Because it’s too hard to put them on the bottom! Explanation: Well, this is funny because the listener is expecting a real explanation that has to do with … Continue reading →

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