Tag Archives: jokes

Tied up in string

Posted on June 2, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why didn’t the string ever win a race? A: It always tied! Explanation: A string is many long pieces of thread together.  Shoelaces are also a type of string.  Of course you can tie a string in a knot.  So, a string … Continue reading →

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PsychoMath

Posted on May 31, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the math book say to the psychologist? A: “Would you like to hear my problems?” Explanation: A math book has problems, many math problems.  The purpose of a math book is to teach you how to think like a mathematician … Continue reading →

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Hamburger Race

Posted on May 30, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why did the hamburger always lose the race? A: It could never ketchup! Explanation: Ketchup is a thick liquid made from tomatoes; Ketchup is made from tomatoes.  Many people put ketchup on their hamburgers.  To “catch up” means to get to the same … Continue reading →

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Seams Funny

Posted on May 28, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why was the sewing machine so funny? A: It kept everyone in stitches! Explanation: A sewing machine is used to make shirts, pants and anything made of fabric that needs to be sewn.  When the sewing machine does its work, it makes … Continue reading →

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Let me tell you…

Posted on May 27, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why can’t the bank keep a secret? A: It has too many tellers! Explanation: When you go to a bank, the person who helps you deposit (put in) or withdraw (take out) money is called a teller.  When you share a secret, … Continue reading →

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Sandwich Humor 2

Posted on May 26, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the bread say back to the peanut butter? A: I think you’re nuts! Explanation: Peanut butter is made of peanuts, a type of nuts.  To be nuts means to be crazy. This joke plays with the word nut.

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Sandwich Humor

Posted on May 25, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the peanut butter say to the bread? A: Quit loafing around! Explanation: When you grind up peanuts, you get peanut butter.  Bread that you buy at the grocery store, in the United States, mostly comes in a loaf; it is … Continue reading →

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Plumber’s Food

Posted on May 24, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What is a plumber’s favorite food? A: A leek! Explanation: A plumber is a person who fixes water pipes if they are clogged or are dripping; that is, if they have a leak. A leek (two e’s) is a vegetable a lot … Continue reading →

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Airless Eatery

Posted on May 23, 2014 by stfleming

Person 1: Did you hear about the new restaurant on the moon? Person 2: No, what can you tell me about it? Person 1: It has great food but no atmosphere! Explanation: A restaurant is a place to eat. Usually in a restaurant … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Diet!

Posted on May 22, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why did the lady wear a helmet every time she ate? A: She was on a crash diet! Explanation: A crash diet is a diet where a person loses a lot of weight in a short amount of time: lose weight fast. … Continue reading →

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