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Chasing your tail!

Posted on November 25, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the poor dog chase his own tail? A: He was trying to make ends meet! Explanation:  “To make ends meet” is an expression used when someone is working hard to earn enough money to pay the bills. … Continue reading →

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Keyless Piano Teacher

Posted on November 24, 2013 by stfleming

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 →

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The Coughing Coffin

Posted on November 23, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why are graveyards noisy? A: Because of all the coffin! Explanation: A coffin is the box that dead people are buried in.  Coughing is the body’s natural response when there is a tickle in the throat and you try to … Continue reading →

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Spoiled Cow!

Posted on November 22, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What do you get from a pampered cow? A: Spoiled milk. Explanation: To be “pampered” is to be taken care of in a very nice way.  Someone might go to the spa to have her nails done and get a … Continue reading →

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May- bee Ba-bee

Posted on November 22, 2013 by stfleming

Q:     What do you call newborn bee? A:     A ba-bee! Explanation:  Newborn is a word that refers to a baby who has recently come into the world, yes, a baby.  A bee is an insect that gives … Continue reading →

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Winnie the who?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What do you get when you cross a bear and a ghost? A: Winnie the boo! Explanation: You already know what a bear is and you already know what a ghost is.  But do you know about Winnie the … 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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Scaredy Cow!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by stfleming

Q:  What do you call a scared cow? A:  A milk shake! Explanation:  When people get scared, frightened, they sometimes shake because of the fear they feel.  A milkshake is a drink that mixes (or shakes) together ice cream and … Continue reading →

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Parrot-teacher

Posted on August 30, 2013 by stfleming

Q: When does a teacher carry birdseed? A: When there is a parrot-teacher conference! Explanation: Parrots like birdseed; they eat it!  Teachers have conferences with parents called parent teacher conferences; it is a time to talk to the parents about … Continue reading →

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Baseball Web

Posted on April 20, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why would a spider be a good baseball player?  A: Because it is good at catching flies! Explanation:  Spiders catch flies in their webs; flies (fly- singular) are small insects with wings.  When spiders build spiderwebs the flies get stuck … Continue reading →

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