Tag Archives: food

Flying Garbage?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What has 4 wheels and flies? A: A garbage truck! Explanation: When you hear “4 wheels and flies” you expect that the word “flies” means something that flies in the air like an airplane or perhaps Superman. You do not expect that … Continue reading →

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Cross a Cow?

Posted on August 26, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What do you get when you cross a cow and a duck? A: Milk and quackers! Explanation: Bad joke, my apologies… but it made me giggle. A cow gives milk and ducks quack– but you already knew that. So, a duck that … Continue reading →

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O Bother!

Posted on August 25, 2015 by stfleming

Q: Why are frogs so happy? A: They eat whatever bugs them! Explanation: Bugs– those bothersome little insects. If something “bugs you” that means that something irks you, bothers you, pesters you, annoys you, is bothersome to you, … Frogs eat bugs, that … Continue reading →

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Looking Good!

Posted on August 24, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What did one pencil say to the other pencil? A: You’re looking sharp! Explanation: When the writing end of a pencil is pointed, we say that the pencil is sharp (the non-writing end is the eraser). When someone is wearing nice clothes we … Continue reading →

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Hang On

Posted on August 20, 2015 by stfleming

Q: Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? A: She will Let It Go! Explanation: Did you see the movie Frozen? Elsa is the main character. Her big song is “Let It Go.” If you let go of a balloon it will float … Continue reading →

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Going Out with Fruit

Posted on January 11, 2015 by stfleming

Q: Why did the raisin go out with the prune? A: He couldn’t get a date! Explanation: Raisins are dried grapes. Prunes are dried plums. Dates are just dates. All three are fruits. In this joke “to go out with” means to date … Continue reading →

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Funlessness

Posted on September 17, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a pig that is no fun to be around? A: A boar! Explanation: A boring pig, that is. There are several names for swine in English including pig, hog and boar. And then when we eat pig it can … Continue reading →

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Pasta Party!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Where did the spaghetti and the sauce go to dance? A: The meatball! Explanation: I love spaghetti! Grandma used to make the best spaghetti and meatballs. A meat ball is a ball of meat, often found on top of spaghetti. A “ball” … Continue reading →

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Lemonade, anyone?

Posted on September 1, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Where did the baseball keep its lemonade? A: In the pitcher! Explanation: It is the end of summer, the end days of baseball and lemonade. School starts tomorrow (and as a teacher I love that!). The word pitcher has two meanings: a … Continue reading →

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Stadium Lights

Posted on August 17, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What lights up a soccer stadium? A: A soccer match! Explanation: I love soccer so, another soccer joke (I could have said football or fútbol). A “soccer match” is a soccer game. A match is a contest between two teams. A match … Continue reading →

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