Tag Archives: ELL

PsychoMath

Posted on May 31, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the math book say to the psychologist? A: “Would you like to hear my problems?” Explanation: A math book has problems, many math problems.  The purpose of a math book is to teach you how to think like a mathematician … Continue reading →

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Hamburger Race

Posted on May 30, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why did the hamburger always lose the race? A: It could never ketchup! Explanation: Ketchup is a thick liquid made from tomatoes; Ketchup is made from tomatoes.  Many people put ketchup on their hamburgers.  To “catch up” means to get to the same … Continue reading →

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Seams Funny

Posted on May 28, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why was the sewing machine so funny? A: It kept everyone in stitches! Explanation: A sewing machine is used to make shirts, pants and anything made of fabric that needs to be sewn.  When the sewing machine does its work, it makes … Continue reading →

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Let me tell you…

Posted on May 27, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why can’t the bank keep a secret? A: It has too many tellers! Explanation: When you go to a bank, the person who helps you deposit (put in) or withdraw (take out) money is called a teller.  When you share a secret, … Continue reading →

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Sandwich Humor 2

Posted on May 26, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the bread say back to the peanut butter? A: I think you’re nuts! Explanation: Peanut butter is made of peanuts, a type of nuts.  To be nuts means to be crazy. This joke plays with the word nut.

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Sandwich Humor

Posted on May 25, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the peanut butter say to the bread? A: Quit loafing around! Explanation: When you grind up peanuts, you get peanut butter.  Bread that you buy at the grocery store, in the United States, mostly comes in a loaf; it is … Continue reading →

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Plumber’s Food

Posted on May 24, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What is a plumber’s favorite food? A: A leek! Explanation: A plumber is a person who fixes water pipes if they are clogged or are dripping; that is, if they have a leak. A leek (two e’s) is a vegetable a lot … Continue reading →

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Airless Eatery

Posted on May 23, 2014 by stfleming

Person 1: Did you hear about the new restaurant on the moon? Person 2: No, what can you tell me about it? Person 1: It has great food but no atmosphere! Explanation: A restaurant is a place to eat. Usually in a restaurant … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Diet!

Posted on May 22, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why did the lady wear a helmet every time she ate? A: She was on a crash diet! Explanation: A crash diet is a diet where a person loses a lot of weight in a short amount of time: lose weight fast. … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Gets its Superbowl

Posted on May 21, 2014 by stfleming

This political cartoon/ editorial cartoon shows Minnesota winning its bid to host the Superbowl in 2018.  The man with the red shirt is Zigy Wilf, the owner (well, part owner) of the Minnesota Vikings.  It is funny because he is … Continue reading →

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