Tag Archives: food

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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Food that’s fast

Posted on September 17, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What do racers eat? A: Fast food! Explanation:  A racer is a person who races, such as a runner or a race car driver.  The whole point of a race is to go fast in order to win.  “Fast … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy being green

Posted on September 9, 2013 by stfleming

Q:  What’s green and sings? A:  Elvis Parsley! Explanation:  This joke is a play on words- “parsley”, a leafy green used as food, sounds a lot like “Presley” the last name of the famous singer, Elvis Presley.  Parsley, Presley, Parsley, … Continue reading →

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Wet Melon!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a wet fruit?  A: A watermelon! Explanation:  “Wet” is something that is liquid or has liquid on or in it.  For example, a towel gets wet when you use it to soak up water; the street … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why do we put candles on top of a birthday cake? A: Because it’s too hard to put them on the bottom! Explanation: Well, this is funny because the listener is expecting a real explanation that has to do with … Continue reading →

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Shake Well

Posted on April 12, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did John jump up and down before drinking his juice?  A: The box said, “Shake well before drinking!” Explanation:  Johnny was sooooooo confused!  When the box says, “Shake well before drinking” it is talking about the box, not the … Continue reading →

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The Lettuce Wins!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the lettuce win the race?  A:  He was a head! Explanation: Lettuce is a green, leafy vegetable like in the picture.  When you buy lettuce you buy “a head” of lettuce.  The person who wins a race … Continue reading →

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At the plate!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by stfleming

Q: How is a baseball team similar to a pancake? A: They both need a good batter! Explanation: The word “batter” can refer to the person on a baseball team who has the bat and is hitting the ball.  The word … Continue reading →

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Hot Dog!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by stfleming

Q: How do you make a hot dog stand? A:  Take away its chair! Explanation:  You know what a hot dog is, right?  A “hot dog stand” is a small place that sells hot dogs (see picture).  This joke plays … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter and Traffic Jam!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the girl spread peanut butter on the road? A: To go with the traffic jam! Explanation:  Peanut butter and jelly is a common type of sandwich in the United States.  Jam and jelly are synonyms (they are … Continue reading →

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