Tag Archives: parrot

A Weight Off My Shoulder

Posted on August 29, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why was the pirate sad when his parrot left? A: It gave him the cold shoulder! Explanation: Yes, the last parrot joke for a while. Have you seen those pictures of a pirate with a parrot sitting on his shoulder? … Continue reading →

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A Parrot and a Shtick

Posted on August 21, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What is bright orange and sounds like a parrot?A: A carrot! Explanation: Yes! A second parrot joke! As you can hear when you read the joke aloud, parrot rhymes with carrot. This joke is funny because the question has a … Continue reading →

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Bee Amazing!

Posted on August 14, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What creature is smarter than a talking parrot?A: A spelling bee! Explanation: And we’re back! Perhaps you have seen or heard parrots that talk. Well, they actually mimic (copy) the sounds that they hear. It is quite amazing. In English … Continue reading →

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Parrot-teacher

Posted on August 30, 2013 by stfleming

Q: When does a teacher carry birdseed? A: When there is a parrot-teacher conference! Explanation: Parrots like birdseed; they eat it! Teachers have conferences with parents called parent teacher conferences; it is a time to talk to the parents about … Continue reading →

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