Tag Archives: turkey

Turkey Crossing

Posted on November 20, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why did the turkey cross the road? A: So people would think he was a chicken! Explanation: Happy Thanksgiving! In many countries throughout the world people celebrate a day of thanks. In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the … Continue reading →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged chicken, cross the road, dinner, EAL, English, ESL, funny, grateful, gratitude, humor, joke, Thanksgiving, turkey | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged duck, EAL, English, ESL, food, funny, humor, inferring, irony, joke, motivation, pretend, Thanksgiving, turkey | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged april, ELL, English, ESL, flowers, food, funny, humor, joke, jokes, kids, kids jokes, Massachusetts, may, Mayflower, Northern hemisphere, old jokes, pilgrims, reading, showers, Thanksgiving, turkey, writing | Leave a comment

Fowl Play

Posted on November 30, 2013 by stfleming

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 →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged ELL, English, ESL, foul, fowl, humor, joke, jokes, kids, kids jokes, play, reading, turkey | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged ELL, ESL, family, humor, joke, jokes, kids, kids jokes, reading, Thanksgiving, turkey, writing | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in ELL, ESL, Joke | Tagged ELL, English, ESL, humor, joke, jokes, kids, kids jokes, reading, Thanksgiving, turkey, writing | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in ELL, ESL, humor, Joke | Tagged drumstick, ELL, English, ESL, humor, joke, jokes, kids, kids jokes, reading, Thanksgiving, turkey, writing | Leave a comment