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Christmas Poppins
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
Free Sleigh
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
Old Frosty
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
Oh No!
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!
Eating Homework
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
Keyless Piano Teacher
Q: How did the music teacher get locked in the classroom? A: His keys were inside the piano! Explanation: Well, the word “keys” in this joke has two meanings: 1) Keys are the white and black parts of the piano … Continue reading
Food that’s fast
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
