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Let me tell you…

Posted on May 27, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why can’t the bank keep a secret? A: It has too many tellers! Explanation: When you go to a bank, the person who helps you deposit (put in) or withdraw (take out) money is called a teller.  When you share a secret, … Continue reading →

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Sandwich Humor 2

Posted on May 26, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the bread say back to the peanut butter? A: I think you’re nuts! Explanation: Peanut butter is made of peanuts, a type of nuts.  To be nuts means to be crazy. This joke plays with the word nut.

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Sandwich Humor

Posted on May 25, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the peanut butter say to the bread? A: Quit loafing around! Explanation: When you grind up peanuts, you get peanut butter.  Bread that you buy at the grocery store, in the United States, mostly comes in a loaf; it is … Continue reading →

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Plumber’s Food

Posted on May 24, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What is a plumber’s favorite food? A: A leek! Explanation: A plumber is a person who fixes water pipes if they are clogged or are dripping; that is, if they have a leak. A leek (two e’s) is a vegetable a lot … Continue reading →

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Airless Eatery

Posted on May 23, 2014 by stfleming

Person 1: Did you hear about the new restaurant on the moon? Person 2: No, what can you tell me about it? Person 1: It has great food but no atmosphere! Explanation: A restaurant is a place to eat. Usually in a restaurant … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Diet!

Posted on May 22, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why did the lady wear a helmet every time she ate? A: She was on a crash diet! Explanation: A crash diet is a diet where a person loses a lot of weight in a short amount of time: lose weight fast. … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Gets its Superbowl

Posted on May 21, 2014 by stfleming

This political cartoon/ editorial cartoon shows Minnesota winning its bid to host the Superbowl in 2018.  The man with the red shirt is Zigy Wilf, the owner (well, part owner) of the Minnesota Vikings.  It is funny because he is … Continue reading →

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Faulty Boomerang

Posted on May 21, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back? A: A stick! Explanation: That’s just silly!  A boomerang is currently used as a toy but according to some histories it was/ is used for hunting.  Originally it was made of wood … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts Greeting

Posted on May 20, 2014 by stfleming

Q: How did the karate teacher greet his students? A: “Hi-Yah!” Explanation: To greet someone is to say, “hello” (or something similar) when you meet him or her.  The words “Hi-Yay” are a common sound when doing karate.  Saying “hi” is also a … Continue reading →

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Braniac!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why is spaghetti the smartest food? A: It always uses its noodle! Explanation: Yum!  Spaghetti!  To “use your noodle” is to use your brain, that is, to think.  Spaghetti is a type of noodle. This joke plays with the word noodle, both … Continue reading →

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