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Q: When is dining out just like school? A: When it’s a four course meal! Explanation: When you go to a restaurant, you are dining out. Dining out, eating out, and going to a restaurant for a meal all mean the … Continue reading
Missing You
Q: Why did the bat miss the school bus? A: He hung around too long! Explanation: First of all, let’s be clear: Bats don’t go to school. Although, bats might make their home in the attic of a school or any … Continue reading
Muckety Muck
Q: What did the dirt say to the rain? A: If you keep this up, my name is going to be mud! Explanation: Today is the equinox: The autumnal equinox in the southern hemisphere, and the vernal equinox in the northern … Continue reading
That’s Rich!
Q: Why did the farmer bury all his money? A: To make the soil rich! Explanation: In the northern hemisphere, spring is right around the corner, and that means planting season. Farmers want to have really good soil (dirt) to plant … Continue reading
In Like a Lion
Q: Why did the lion spit out the clown after trying to eat him? A: It tasted funny! Explanation: OK, another joke from a circus. Did you ever taste something that wasn’t quite right? Maybe it tasted bad because it turned … Continue reading
Intensity
Q: Did you hear about the fire at the circus? A: Yeah–It was intense!! Explanation: I love the circus! Two of my favorite circus’ are La Tarumba in Lima, Peru, and Circus Juventus in St. Paul, MN. Traditionally, a circus would … Continue reading
It’s a Virtue
Q: When do doctors get mad? A: When they lose their patients! (patience) Explanation: Patients are the people who go to see a doctor. When you go to the doctor, you are a patient (noun). Patience (notice the spelling difference) is … Continue reading
Beacon of Light
Q: How many musicians does it take to change a lightbulb? A: A-one, a-two, a-one, two, three, four! Explanation: There are many, many jokes that start ask, “How many ________ does it take to change a lightbulb? You can do … Continue reading
Wrecked!
Q: What does a computer do when it is tired? A: It crashes! Explanation: Did your computer ever stop working (freeze) or turn itself off when you wanted to use it? If it did, you can say your computer crashed. Computer … Continue reading
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