Tag Archives: ELL

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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Faulty Boomerang

Posted on May 21, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back? A: A stick! Explanation: That’s just silly!  A boomerang is currently used as a toy but according to some histories it was/ is used for hunting.  Originally it was made of wood … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts Greeting

Posted on May 20, 2014 by stfleming

Q: How did the karate teacher greet his students? A: “Hi-Yah!” Explanation: To greet someone is to say, “hello” (or something similar) when you meet him or her.  The words “Hi-Yay” are a common sound when doing karate.  Saying “hi” is also a … Continue reading →

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Braniac!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why is spaghetti the smartest food? A: It always uses its noodle! Explanation: Yum!  Spaghetti!  To “use your noodle” is to use your brain, that is, to think.  Spaghetti is a type of noodle. This joke plays with the word noodle, both … Continue reading →

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Floored!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Did you hear about the actor who fell through the floor? A: Don’t worry, it was just a stage he was going through! Explanation: Actors are the people who perform  in a theater play or are on TV.  The place where actors … Continue reading →

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Alien Candy

Posted on May 17, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What is an alien’s favorite candy? A: A Mars bar! Explanation: An alien is a being from outer space, perhaps like E.T.  And you already know what candy is.  You might not know what a Mars bar is, though.  A Mars bar is … Continue reading →

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$1.00 for what?

Posted on May 16, 2014 by stfleming

Q: How much did the butcher charge for his venison? A: A buck! Explanation: There is so much going on in this joke! To begin with,  a butcher is a person who prepares/ cuts meat so that it is ready to be cooked.  Venison … Continue reading →

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Monster Fear

Posted on February 27, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why couldn’t the monster go to sleep? A: It was afraid there were children under the bed! Explanation: This joke plays on a common fear of children that there is a monster under the bed- it turns that fear around by having … Continue reading →

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Ill Ninja

Posted on February 14, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why did the ninja go to the doctor? A: He had kung-flu! Explanation: Kung-fu is a Chinese martial arts style of fighting.  It is also the name of an old TV show, yes, Grasshopper.  The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness … Continue reading →

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Chilly Chili in Chile?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by stfleming

Q: When does your dinner never get hot? A: When it is chili! Explanation: Chili is a type of food (and the name of a restaurant).  Chilly means cold.  Chile is the name of a country.  This joke plays on the words chili … Continue reading →

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