Tag Archives: old jokes

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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Off Key

Posted on October 20, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What’s the difference between a guitar and a fish? A: You can’t tuna fish! Explanation: Tuna fish? No, tune – a – fish. You see, for a guitar to sound good, you have to tune it. A fish cannot be tuned… but … Continue reading →

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Flying Clocks

Posted on December 6, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did Tomás throw the clock out the window? A: He wanted to see time fly! Explanation: “Time flies” means that time seems to pass quickly as in the expression, “time flies when you are having fun.” Of course if you throw … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy being green

Posted on September 9, 2013 by stfleming

Q: What’s green and sings? A: Elvis Parsley! Explanation: This joke is a play on words- “parsley”, a leafy green used as food, sounds a lot like “Presley” the last name of the famous singer, Elvis Presley. Parsley, Presley, Parsley, … Continue reading →

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Luke at me!

Posted on February 27, 2013 by stfleming

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Luke. Luke who? You look like you want to hear another knock knock joke! Explanation: You see, “Luke” sounds like “look.” So, you look like you want to hear another knock knock joke!

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Invisible Man

Posted on February 7, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the invisible man turn down a job offer? A: He just couldn’t see himself doing it! Explanation: The invisible man is a book by H. G. Wells and also a movie. If you are invisible no one … Continue reading →

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7 8 9

Posted on January 24, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why was 6 afraid of 7? A: Because 7, 8, 9! Explanation: If you read the numbers is sounds like seven-eight (ate)-nine. And if I were 6, I, too, would be afraid of seven if it is eating other … Continue reading →

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