The Joke’s on You! 

The Origin of Jokes (and some actual jokes/riddles) 

By Matt Schuh and Michael Spinella 

We both know (and hopefully you know too) that a lot of jokes can make you laugh. But some people wonder, “Where did jokes come from?” Well, we did some research and found the answer. Presenting…… THALEIA!!!!!!!!!! 

Thaleia was one of the 9 muses, who were the Greek goddesses of stuff that related to music, song, and dance. Her parents are Zeus and Mnemosyne. Also, her name means “rich festivity” and “blooming.” She was picked Muse of comedy and bucolic poetry. Her symbols are a comic mask, a shepherd’s staff, and a wreath of ivy on her head. This is about her and her life. So now you know the origin of jokes.   

Jokes 

• One of my friends thinks that he’s smart. He says that onions are the only food that makes you cry. So, I threw a coconut at his face. 
• What’s the only bagel that can fly? A plain bagel! 
• How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it! 

• Two guys walk into a bar. The third one ducks. 
• What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef! 
• How do you know carrots are good for your eyes? You never see a rabbit wearing glasses! 
• Where does the general keep his armies? Up his sleevies! 
• What’s the difference between a train and a teacher? One says “Choo Ch`oo,” and the other one says, “Spit that gum out!” 

• I asked my Phys Ed teacher how to do a split. He asked me how flexible I am. I replied, “I can’t make Tuesdays.” 

Riddles 

• What’s so fragile even saying its name can break it. Silence. 
•  The rich need me, the poor have me, and if you eat me, you’ll die. What am I? 

Nothing. 

• What’s heavier: a ton of feathers or a ton of lead? They’re the same-they both weigh a ton. 
• You’re in a race, and you pass the person in 2nd place. What place are you in now? 2nd place. 
• May’s mother has 5 children. Their names are Maddie, Matt, Michael and Molly. What’s the 5th one’s name? May. 
• What are a good reader’s qualities? Reading this article! 

Thank you!!