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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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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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