Tag Archives: jokes

Rain in your Brain

Posted on February 15, 2016 by stfleming

Q: Why was there thunder and lightning in the lab? A: The scientists were brainstorming! Explanation: I love a good thunderstorm! Especially if I am safe inside. A brainstorm is not a real storm but a way to gather ideas … Continue reading →

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Tools for Fools?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by stfleming

Q: What tool can you use to cut water? A: A sea-saw! Explanation: To understand this joke you must first know what a seesaw is. A seesaw is a toy/ game/ ride that you might see on a playground where children play … Continue reading →

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February Cannot

Posted on February 2, 2016 by stfleming

Q: Can February March? A: No, but April May! Explanation: Happy Groundhog’s Day! Or Groundhog Day? Hmmm… The above joke plays with the months and the double meaning of some of the words. “To march” means to walk with a regular pace … Continue reading →

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Winter Ride

Posted on December 25, 2015 by stfleming

Q: How does a snowman get around? A: He rides an icicle! Explanation: Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate! “To get around” means “to move” or “to travel.” An icicle is a piece of ice that forms when dripping water … Continue reading →

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Rappin’ Wrapper?

Posted on December 19, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What do you call an elf who sings? A: A wrapper! Explanation: In this joke, elves are Santa Claus’ helpers. They are the ones who make the toys and wrap them so that Santa can deliver the toys on Christmas Eve. … Continue reading →

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Workout Yeti

Posted on December 17, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a snowman with six-pack abs? A: The Abdominal Snowman! Explanation: Let’s start with six-pack abs: six-pack abs are stomach muscles that are well formed and strong. To get six-pack abs you need to do a lot of exercise. (By … Continue reading →

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You Have the Right to …

Posted on December 4, 2015 by stfleming

Q: Why did the belt get arrested? A: Because it held up a pair of pants! Explanation: To hold up: this phrase has more than one meaning. You could take a magic wand in your hands and hold it up in the air … Continue reading →

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Pop Feelings

Posted on November 30, 2015 by stfleming

Q: Why did the can crusher quit his job? A: Because it was soda pressing! Explanation: A can of pop, a can of Coke, a can of soda… all are pretty much the same thing. Before you recycle the can, though, you should … Continue reading →

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November Flowers?

Posted on November 26, 2015 by stfleming

Q: If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? A: Pilgrims! Explanation: Happy Thanksgiving!! This is one of my favorite jokes and one that I did not understand when I was a kid. In the northern hemisphere spring comes around … Continue reading →

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Last of the puns… for now

Posted on November 24, 2015 by stfleming

No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationery. “To push the envelope” is an expression that means to exceed or try to exceed the normal limits. “Stationery” is writing materials such as paper and envelopes. “Stationary” … Continue reading →

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