Tag Archives: writing

Laughing Orange

Posted on June 10, 2014 by stfleming

Q: How do you make an orange giggle? A: Tickle its navel! Explanation: Oranges are a delicious fruit.  One type of orange is the navel orange.  Navel is also a word used for your belly button.  If someone tickles your belly button, it … Continue reading →

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Tardy Candy

Posted on June 9, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What kind of candy is never on time? A: Chocolate! Explanation: Candy!  That sweet treat, usually made with lots of sugar.  Chocolate is one type of candy.  The last part of the word “chocolate” is “late.”  If you are late, you are … Continue reading →

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Baseball Fans?

Posted on June 8, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why was it so hot in the stadium after the baseball game? A: All the fans left! Explanation: At a baseball game, the fans are the people who are watching the game.  The fans leave the stadium when the game is over. … Continue reading →

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Point Well Taken

Posted on June 5, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the paper say to the pencil? A: You’ve got a good point! Explanation: Pencils are used for writing.  When the lead (now it is made of graphite) is sharp it is pointy, it has a point. When someone says, “You … Continue reading →

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Scary Food

Posted on June 4, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What is the best food to eat when you are scared? A: I scream! Explanation: People scream when they are scared, I mean, really scared. When was the last time you were really scared?  Hopefully it was for something fun like a … Continue reading →

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Crazy Train

Posted on June 3, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What is the craziest way to travel? A: Loco-motive! Explanation: A sort-of bilingual joke!  ¡Que bueno!  The Spanish word “loco” means “crazy” in English.  A locomotive is a train.  Therefore, a loco-motive is a crazy-travel machine.  But just in this joke- I … 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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PsychoMath

Posted on May 31, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What did the math book say to the psychologist? A: “Would you like to hear my problems?” Explanation: A math book has problems, many math problems.  The purpose of a math book is to teach you how to think like a mathematician … Continue reading →

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Hamburger Race

Posted on May 30, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why did the hamburger always lose the race? A: It could never ketchup! Explanation: Ketchup is a thick liquid made from tomatoes; Ketchup is made from tomatoes.  Many people put ketchup on their hamburgers.  To “catch up” means to get to the same … Continue reading →

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Seams Funny

Posted on May 28, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why was the sewing machine so funny? A: It kept everyone in stitches! Explanation: A sewing machine is used to make shirts, pants and anything made of fabric that needs to be sewn.  When the sewing machine does its work, it makes … Continue reading →

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