Tag Archives: books

Oh Brother!

Posted on January 30, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why can’t a woman ask her brother for help? A: Because he can’t be a brother and assist her too! Explanation: Of course a woman can ask her brother for help!  Just not in this joke. The words in this … Continue reading →

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Gives You Goosebumps

Posted on October 6, 2017 by stfleming

Q: What do ghosts read? A: Booooks! Explanation: Ghosts say, “Boo!” when they come out to scare you.  Of course books are for reading.  This joke is funny because it combines the word ‘boo’ with the word ‘books.’  Ok, it’s only … Continue reading →

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Paging the Lost Book

Posted on December 8, 2013 by stfleming

Q: How do you reach a book in an emergency? A: Call its pager! Explanation: A pager or a beeper is a small electronic device (not used much anymore because so many people have cell phones) that beeps or vibrates and shows the … Continue reading →

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Title-wave!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What would we get if we threw all the books in the ocean? A: A title wave! Explanation: A tidal wave is produced by the daily tides, which are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun (officially, … Continue reading →

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