Tag Archives: kids jokes

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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Faulty Boomerang

Posted on May 21, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back? A: A stick! Explanation: That’s just silly!  A boomerang is currently used as a toy but according to some histories it was/ is used for hunting.  Originally it was made of wood … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts Greeting

Posted on May 20, 2014 by stfleming

Q: How did the karate teacher greet his students? A: “Hi-Yah!” Explanation: To greet someone is to say, “hello” (or something similar) when you meet him or her.  The words “Hi-Yay” are a common sound when doing karate.  Saying “hi” is also a … Continue reading →

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Braniac!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why is spaghetti the smartest food? A: It always uses its noodle! Explanation: Yum!  Spaghetti!  To “use your noodle” is to use your brain, that is, to think.  Spaghetti is a type of noodle. This joke plays with the word noodle, both … Continue reading →

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Floored!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Did you hear about the actor who fell through the floor? A: Don’t worry, it was just a stage he was going through! Explanation: Actors are the people who perform  in a theater play or are on TV.  The place where actors … Continue reading →

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Alien Candy

Posted on May 17, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What is an alien’s favorite candy? A: A Mars bar! Explanation: An alien is a being from outer space, perhaps like E.T.  And you already know what candy is.  You might not know what a Mars bar is, though.  A Mars bar is … Continue reading →

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$1.00 for what?

Posted on May 16, 2014 by stfleming

Q: How much did the butcher charge for his venison? A: A buck! Explanation: There is so much going on in this joke! To begin with,  a butcher is a person who prepares/ cuts meat so that it is ready to be cooked.  Venison … Continue reading →

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Monster Fear

Posted on February 27, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why couldn’t the monster go to sleep? A: It was afraid there were children under the bed! Explanation: This joke plays on a common fear of children that there is a monster under the bed- it turns that fear around by having … Continue reading →

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Ill Ninja

Posted on February 14, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why did the ninja go to the doctor? A: He had kung-flu! Explanation: Kung-fu is a Chinese martial arts style of fighting.  It is also the name of an old TV show, yes, Grasshopper.  The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness … Continue reading →

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Chilly Chili in Chile?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by stfleming

Q: When does your dinner never get hot? A: When it is chili! Explanation: Chili is a type of food (and the name of a restaurant).  Chilly means cold.  Chile is the name of a country.  This joke plays on the words chili … Continue reading →

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