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Bullfighters in Peril
Q: What do you call four bullfighters in quicksand? A: Cuatro sinko! Explanation: Ah, yes! A bad bilingual joke. Bullfighters are often found in Spanish speaking countries. The number four in Spanish is “cuatro.” If you are in quicksand you are probably sinking … Continue reading
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Teddy’s Door
Knock, knock! Who’s There? Theodore. Theodore who? Theodore is stuck and it won’t open! Explanation: Yesterday, teddy bears. Today, Theodore: thee-o door. The last part of the name “Theodore” sounds like “door.” If you say the whole name fast it … Continue reading
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Stuffed!
Q: Why are teddy bears never hungry? A: They are always stuffed! Explanation: After you finish eating you could say, “I am full” or you might say, “I’m stuffed.” Both expressions mean the same thing: you have eaten enough and you … Continue reading
What do you knead?
Q: What did the baker say when he found his lost dough? A: “That’s just what I kneaded!” Explanation: “To knead dough” is to push and pull it; that is what you do to the dough before you let it rise. “To … Continue reading
Above Me
Q: Did you hear the joke about the roof? A: Never mind, it’s over your head! Explanation: “Over your head” can have two different meanings: 1) something is literally above you; 2) something is too hard for you to understand. For … Continue reading
Baby Dribbler
Q: When is a baby good at basketball? A: When it’s dribbling! Explanation: “To dribble” the basketball means to bounce the ball as you walk or run down the basketball court. “To dribble” is also to let saliva drop from … Continue reading
Hum a few bars
Q: Why do scientists think humming birds hum? A: Because they can’t remember the words! Explanation: “To hum” can be to sing, “la, la, la” when you don’t know the words to a song or keep your lips together and make … Continue reading
Fowl Play
Q: Why did the police arrest the turkey? A: They suspected it of foul play! Explanation: “Suspected of foul play” means that the police think you did something illegal. The group of birds that include chickens, duck, geese and turkeys are … Continue reading
Having Family for Thanksgiving
Q: Should you have your whole family for Thanksgiving dinner? A: No, you should just have the turkey! Explanation: Another joke that plays with a double meaning. Imagine a conversation like this: “What did you have for dinner?” “I had soup and … Continue reading
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