Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

Catch Me If You Can

Posted on November 26, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What did the turkey say to the hunter?A: Quack, quack! Explanation: Happy Thanksgiving Day to readers who are celebrating Thanksgiving today. I hope you are safe, and healthy. Thank you for reading Explain the Joke! On Thanksgiving day, many families … Continue reading →

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Can you ear me now?

Posted on November 23, 2019 by stfleming

Q: What has many ears but cannot hear? A: A field of corn! Explanation: “Ear” has two meanings (when used as a noun, a thing): 1) Most people (and most animals) have an ear on each side of their head that allow them … Continue reading →

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Bogged Down

Posted on November 4, 2019 by stfleming

Q: What is the difference between a pirate and a cranberry farmer? A: A pirate buries his treasure while a cranberry farmer treasures his berries! Explanation: Cranberries are a sour fruit, related to blueberries, that are used to make cranberry sauce and … Continue reading →

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Apple or Blueberry?

Posted on April 9, 2016 by stfleming

Q: What’s the best thing to put into a pie? A: Your teeth! Explanation: Mmmmmm! I love a good pie! I love to sink my teeth into a good pie (“Sink your teeth into” is also an idiom)! When someone asks … Continue reading →

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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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Having Family for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 29, 2013 by stfleming

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 →

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Turkey Feathers!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by stfleming

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 →

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Musical Turkey

Posted on November 27, 2013 by stfleming

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 →

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