Tag Archives: jokes

Twister!

Posted on August 19, 2026 by stfleming

Q: What’s a tornado’s favorite game? A: Twister! Explanation:  “Twister” is a synonym of tornado; they mean the same thing.  Twister is also a game that has been around for a long time. This joke is funny because it plays … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cinderella’s Ball?

Posted on August 12, 2026 by stfleming

Q: Why did Cinderella get kicked off the football/soccer team? A:Because she ran away from the ball! Explanation:  Cinderella went to that fancy dance party in her fancy dress.  That fancy dance party is called “a ball.”  So is the sphere that … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

As Quiet as a Lamb

Posted on August 13, 2024 by stfleming

Q: What kind of dog doesn’t bark?A: A hush puppy! Explanation: You already know what a dog is.  According to the American Kennel Club, there are over 340 breeds of dogs in the world.  A breed is a type of dog … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bee Amazing!

Posted on August 14, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What creature is smarter than a talking parrot?A: A spelling bee! Explanation: And we’re back! Perhaps you have seen or heard parrots that talk.  Well, they actually mimic (copy) the sounds that they hear.  It is quite amazing.  In English … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Baker’s Dozen

Posted on May 29, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did the baker go to the bank?A: He need some dough! Explanation: There is nothing better than fresh baked bread!  The smell is amazing and, if you can eat bread, the taste is divine. A person who puts … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

As Clear as Dud

Posted on September 12, 2020 by stfleming

Q: When does a joke turn into a “dad” joke?A: When the answer is a parent! Explanation: There is a category of jokes called dad jokes.  These are jokes that have really bad answers that will make you groan because they … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke, pun | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tall Tails

Posted on June 6, 2020 by stfleming

Q: Why do cats make terrible storytellers? A: They only have one tail! Explanation: A tale is a story.  If you are a teller of tales you are a storyteller. A tail is the part of of an animal that … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Dressed to the Nines

Posted on May 9, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What is the difference between a well-dressed bicyclist and a poorly dressed unicyclist? A: Attire! Explanation: Let’s start with some vocabulary: Well-dressed means to wear nice clothing (it is the opposite of poorly dressed); A bicyclist is a person who … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, Joke | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Is it legal?

Posted on April 4, 2020 by stfleming

Q: Can you keep a sick, bald bird in your house? A: No, that’s ill-eagle! Explanation: Many of us are staying home so that the world can flatten the coronavirus curve.  With that in mind, I offer you an eagle joke … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A Pirate Looks at Forty (+ 40)

Posted on February 19, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What did the ol’ pirate say on his birthday? A: Aye, matey! Explanation: Happy birthday, matey, and have some cake!  “Matey” means pal or friend. Ol’ means old; the apostrophe (‘) replaces the ‘d’ in old just like the apostrophe … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment