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Maybe a Snack Later On
Q: Why did the two 4s decide to skip dinner? A: Because they already 8. Explanation: Told to me by a 6th grader, this one made me laugh! It is rather absurd and it really makes no sense…so let me try … Continue reading
Let the Light In
Q: Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher? A: He couldn’t control his pupils! Explanation: Someone whose eyes do not line up with each other, whose eyes do not look in the same direction, suffers from a medical condition called strabismus. … Continue reading
Copy That
Q: What is the difference between a cat that got xeroxed and a cat that imitates its owner? A: One is a cat copy and the other is a copycat! Explanation: Sometimes in English, brand names become verbs or nouns. For … Continue reading
Do you see what I see?
Q: Why did the computer get new glasses? A: To improve his web sight! Explanation: Every few years, it seems, I need to get new reading glasses that are just a bit stronger. The 20-20 vision of my youth has become … Continue reading
A String of Good Luck
Q: Why was the rope so stressed out? A: It was getting itself all tied up in knots! Explanation: Last week an upset wire, this week a stressed out rope! Such is the pandemic life. When you tie the ends of … Continue reading
Just Around the Bend
Q: Why was the metal wire so upset? A: It was getting bent out of shape over nothing! Explanation: Metal wire comes in all sorts of sizes, measured by how thick it is. Electrical wire also comes in different thicknesses. Metal … Continue reading
Beyond Reproach
Q: What happened to the mouse when he fell into the bathtub? A: He came out squeaky clean! Explanation: Just as a cow says “moo” and a pig says “oink,” mice squeak. If you are interested in hearing an hour of … Continue reading
On the Lookout
Q: What did the orange say to the banana when they were looking for the apple? A: Keep your eyes peeled! Explanation: It’s summer where I am (not -20º like the other place I call home) and it’s a great time … Continue reading
I Hearby Resolve
Q: Why did the past year seem to go by in a blur? A: Your resolution must have been too low! Explanation: Happy New Year! I wish you the very best in 2022!! Do you make new year’s resolutions? A new … Continue reading
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