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Prove Your Chops

Posted on June 5, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What did the angry lumberjack say to the tree? A: I have an axe to grind with you! Explanation: Lumberjacks are people who work cutting down trees so that people can use wood to make things.  Many years ago, lumberjacks … Continue reading →

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Looking Good!

Posted on August 24, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What did one pencil say to the other pencil? A: You’re looking sharp! Explanation:  When the writing end of a pencil is pointed, we say that the pencil is sharp (the non-writing end is the eraser). When someone is wearing nice clothes we … Continue reading →

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Point Well Taken

Posted on June 5, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the paper say to the pencil? A: You’ve got a good point! Explanation: Pencils are used for writing.  When the lead (now it is made of graphite) is sharp it is pointy, it has a point. When someone says, “You … Continue reading →

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