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Floored!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Did you hear about the actor who fell through the floor? A: Don’t worry, it was just a stage he was going through! Explanation: Actors are the people who perform in a theater play or are on TV. The place where actors … Continue reading →

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Alien Candy

Posted on May 17, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What is an alien’s favorite candy? A: A Mars bar! Explanation: An alien is a being from outer space, perhaps like E.T. And you already know what candy is. You might not know what a Mars bar is, though. A Mars bar is … Continue reading →

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$1.00 for what?

Posted on May 16, 2014 by stfleming

Q: How much did the butcher charge for his venison? A: A buck! Explanation: There is so much going on in this joke! To begin with, a butcher is a person who prepares/ cuts meat so that it is ready to be cooked. Venison … Continue reading →

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Monster Fear

Posted on February 27, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why couldn’t the monster go to sleep? A: It was afraid there were children under the bed! Explanation: This joke plays on a common fear of children that there is a monster under the bed- it turns that fear around by having … Continue reading →

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Ill Ninja

Posted on February 14, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why did the ninja go to the doctor? A: He had kung-flu! Explanation: Kung-fu is a Chinese martial arts style of fighting. It is also the name of an old TV show, yes, Grasshopper. The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness … Continue reading →

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Chilly Chili in Chile?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by stfleming

Q: When does your dinner never get hot? A: When it is chili! Explanation: Chili is a type of food (and the name of a restaurant). Chilly means cold. Chile is the name of a country. This joke plays on the words chili … Continue reading →

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Cheater!

Posted on February 12, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why is it hard to play cards in the jungle? A: Too many cheetahs! Explanation: Cheetahs are large cats. The word “cheetah” sounds like the word “cheater,” a person who does not play by the rules; a person who cheats. It is … Continue reading →

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Cow Joke

Posted on February 11, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What goes, “Oom, oom?” A: A backwards cow! Explanation: Silly joke alert! In English, cows say, “Moo!” So if the cow is backwards is says, “Oom” which is “moo” written backwards. It is a good joke for a giggle!

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Prints Charming

Posted on January 31, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did Cinderella say when her photos did not show up? A: Someday my prints will come! Explanation: The phrase would be, “Some day my prince will come.” Cinderella is waiting for her prince charming to sweep her off her … Continue reading →

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Whose is it?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What do you call cheese that is not yours? A: Nacho cheese! Explanation: “Nacho cheese” sounds like “not your cheese” if you say it fast. And as far as I know, there is not really a cheese called “nacho cheese” but … Continue reading →

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