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The Egg’s on You
Q: Why shouldn’t you tell an egg a joke? A: Because it might crack up! Explanation: To crack up means to start laughing (sometimes it also means to to go crazy). When you break an egg you first crack it open. … Continue reading
All Decked Out
Q: Why couldn’t the pirate play cards? A: Because he was sitting on the deck! Explanation: The flat part of sail boat (or pirate ship!) where you stand is called the deck. A group of playing cards is called a … Continue reading
Your Future is Very Clear
Q: What kind of cookies make you rich? A: Fortune cookies! Explanation: If you have a lot of money you have a fortune. The cookies that they give you in Chinese restaurants are called fortune cookies. This joke is funny because it … Continue reading
Dread Knight
Q: What bug do knights hate? A: Dragonflies! Explanation: Bugs are insects. A knight (sounds like night) is a soldier for a king or queen. They often wore armor or a coat of mail and rode on horses. In stories, knights sometimes fight … Continue reading
Chew Chew Train
Q: What’s the difference between a teacher and a train?? A: A teacher says, “Spit out that gum!” and a train says, “Chew! Chew!” Explanation: Or perhaps the train says, “Choo, choo?!?” In most schools gum is not allowed. If a … Continue reading
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Rain in your Brain
Q: Why was there thunder and lightning in the lab? A: The scientists were brainstorming! Explanation: I love a good thunderstorm! Especially if I am safe inside. A brainstorm is not a real storm but a way to gather ideas … Continue reading
Tools for Fools?
Q: What tool can you use to cut water? A: A sea-saw! Explanation: To understand this joke you must first know what a seesaw is. A seesaw is a toy/ game/ ride that you might see on a playground where children play … Continue reading
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February Cannot
Q: Can February March? A: No, but April May! Explanation: Happy Groundhog’s Day! Or Groundhog Day? Hmmm… The above joke plays with the months and the double meaning of some of the words. “To march” means to walk with a regular pace … Continue reading
Winter Ride
Q: How does a snowman get around? A: He rides an icicle! Explanation: Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate! “To get around” means “to move” or “to travel.” An icicle is a piece of ice that forms when dripping water … Continue reading
Rappin’ Wrapper?
Q: What do you call an elf who sings? A: A wrapper! Explanation: In this joke, elves are Santa Claus’ helpers. They are the ones who make the toys and wrap them so that Santa can deliver the toys on Christmas Eve. … Continue reading
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