Tag Archives: soccer

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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New Shirt!

Posted on August 18, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What’s the best place to shop for a soccer shirt? A: New Jersey! Explanation: Quite simply, the shirt that soccer players wear is called a jersey. New Jersey is one of the 50 United States. If you want to buy … Continue reading →

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Braniac 2!

Posted on August 17, 2015 by stfleming

Q: Why do soccer players do so well in math? A: They know how to use their heads! Explanation: To ”use your head” means to think. People who do well in math use their heads when they think and solve math … Continue reading →

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Stadium Lights

Posted on August 17, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What lights up a soccer stadium? A: A soccer match! Explanation: I love soccer so, another soccer joke (I could have said football or fútbol). A “soccer match” is a soccer game. A match is a contest between two teams. A match … Continue reading →

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Pig Ball

Posted on August 7, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why are pigs so bad at soccer? A: They are always hogging the ball! Explanation: To “hog the ball” means to keep the ball to yourself and not pass the ball. A good soccer player looks to his or her teammates to … Continue reading →

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Tied up in string

Posted on June 2, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why didn’t the string ever win a race? A: It always tied! Explanation: A string is many long pieces of thread together. Shoelaces are also a type of string. Of course you can tie a string in a knot. So, a string … Continue reading →

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Cinderella’s Ball?

Posted on January 26, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did Cinderella get kicked off the soccer team? A: Because she ran away from the ball! Explanation: Cinderella went to that fancy dance party in her fancy dress. That fancy dance party is called “a ball.” So is the sphere … Continue reading →

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