Tag Archives: New York

It’s About Time

Posted on January 1, 2023 by stfleming

Q: Where can you go to practice math on New Year’s Eve? A: Times Square! Explanation: Happy New Year!  It’s 2023 which means that Explain the Joke is celebrating 10 years of explaining jokes in English. To get better at math, … Continue reading →

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Standing for Liberty

Posted on July 4, 2020 by stfleming

Q: Why does the Statue of Liberty stand in New York Harbor? A: Because she can’t sit down! Explanation: Happy 4th of July to readers in the United States!  Wishing you a healthy and safe Independence Day. This joke sets … Continue reading →

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In a Single Bound

Posted on January 14, 2019 by stfleming

Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building? A: Of course!  Buildings can’t jump! Explanation: Kangaroos are well known for being able to jump high and far with their powerful legs.  Buildings, on the other hand, cannot jump. This joke … Continue reading →

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