Tag Archives: ELL

Christmas Poppins

Posted on December 25, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What did Mary Poppins want for Christmas? A: Supercalifragilisticexpialisnowshoes! Explanation: Did you see the “snow shoes” part at the end of that word?  This joke plays on the title of the song from Mary Poppins, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.  You can watch a video of the … Continue reading →

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Free Sleigh

Posted on December 24, 2013 by stfleming

Q: How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? A: Nothing.  It was on the house! Explanation:  If something is “on the house” it means it is free.  Often you will hear the expression in a movie, “Drinks are on the house!”  That … Continue reading →

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Old Frosty

Posted on December 23, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What do you call an old snowman? A: Water! Explanation: Snowmen do not last very long because eventually they melt. When a snowman melts he becomes water.  This joke is funny because the listener is expecting a name, not water.   You … Continue reading →

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Oh No!

Posted on December 22, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Who says, “Oh, oh, oh!”? A: Santa Claus walking backwards! Explanation: Santa is known for saying, “Ho, ho ho!” as he laughs.  If you write “ho, ho, ho” backwards you get “oh, oh, oh.”  Silly, silly silly!

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Carol for Mom and Dad

Posted on December 21, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What is a parent’s favorite Christmas carol? A: Silent Night. Explanation: Christmas carols are the songs sung at Christmas time.  Moms and dads enjoy a night that is quiet once in a while.  Silent Night is the name of a … Continue reading →

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Job Loss

Posted on December 20, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What happened to the beans when they showed up late to work? A: They got canned! Explanation: “To get canned” means to get fired, to lose your job.  Beans, when they are not fresh, come in cans (or are frozen).  Beans are … Continue reading →

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Eating Homework

Posted on December 20, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the students eat their homework? A: Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake! Explanation: “It’s a piece of cake” means that something is really easy. Imagine a conversation between a teacher and a student: “What is 2 + … Continue reading →

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In Sync

Posted on December 19, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What did the computer say when it fell into the quicksand? A: “Help me! I’m syncing!” Explanation: When someone falls in quicksand they start to sink, that is, go down into the sand.  When computers connect with other computers they “sync,” a … Continue reading →

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Crumbs!

Posted on December 17, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? A: He was feeling really crumbie! Explanation: Crumbs are the little pieces of cookie or bread that fall to the table as you eat; the “b” in the word crumb is silent … Continue reading →

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The Purr-fect Cat

Posted on December 16, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What is a cat’s favorite color? A: Purr-ple Explanation:  Purple, that is!  You see, the rumble noise that cats make under their chin when they are happy is called a purr.  Cats meow and purr.  This joke is funny … Continue reading →

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