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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
Turkey Feathers!
Q: Which side of the turkey has the most feathers? A: The outside! Explanation: At first when you hear this joke, the expectation is that the answer will be the right side or the left side, perhaps the top, bottom, front … Continue reading
Musical Turkey
Q: What is the musical part of a turkey? A: The drumstick! Explanation: “Drumstick” has two meanings: a drumstick is the piece of wood that a drummer uses to hit the drum and make music; a turkey leg, one that has been … Continue reading
Married to his honey!
Q: Why did the bee get married? A: Because he found his honey! Explanation: Sweetie, dear, my love, honey. These are all words/ phrases that a person might use for his or her significant other, for the love of your life. … Continue reading
Chasing your tail!
Q: Why did the poor dog chase his own tail? A: He was trying to make ends meet! Explanation: “To make ends meet” is an expression used when someone is working hard to earn enough money to pay the bills. … Continue reading
Keyless Piano Teacher
Q: How did the music teacher get locked in the classroom? A: His keys were inside the piano! Explanation: Well, the word “keys” in this joke has two meanings: 1) Keys are the white and black parts of the piano … Continue reading
The Coughing Coffin
Q: Why are graveyards noisy? A: Because of all the coffin! Explanation: A coffin is the box that dead people are buried in. Coughing is the body’s natural response when there is a tickle in the throat and you try to … Continue reading