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Offline toddsqui

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Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« on: March 10, 2016, 04:00:01 PM »
Got any good jokes for middle schoolers? One-liners preferably?

I thought it would be a good idea to cluck like a chicken in front of my students, but they were thoroughly mystified (perhaps bad timing).

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.


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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2016, 04:12:31 PM »
Don't try.  Korean and Western humor really doesn't agree.  My wife is Korean.  Her English is very good.  There are very few things her and I both laugh at.  Humor doesn't translate well.  I try showing Koreans funny things, but they just smile.

She did like this joke, but I don't know how appropriate it is for middle school students.  Note: you also have to take into account that Koreans have a hard time pronouncing the "f" sound and usually make the "p" sound.

Q: Why did the Korean guy get a hockey puck from his girl friend?
A: Because, when she asked, "What do you want for you birthday?" he always answered, "I want a puck."


Q: Why did the Korean guy have to eat with a spoon but had plenty of pig in America?
A: Because he kept on asking for pork with his food.

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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2016, 04:16:46 PM »
Amgoalng - Thank you! I really appreciate the words of encouragement.

and OMG LOL! I laughed out loud with your jokes and all of my colleagues looked at me strangely. Thanks so much for that wonderful moment! Lol!
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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2016, 07:42:01 PM »
Today, my students asked me if I knew who Psy was.

I said "Yes, he's my brother."

And everyone started laughing.

And then I said "But he's from LA and I'm from New York, so we hate each other. Boo, LA!" I did this while giving the thumbs-down gesture.

And then they laughed again.

Maybe they were being polite or maybe I'm just a funny-looking person. Or maybe on some level these jokes were kind of funny to them. Or maybe it's just the beginning of the year and we're going through our honeymoon phase again. Not sure.

Nevertheless, just I'd supply some feedback.

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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2016, 01:40:41 PM »
I have just searched "English riddles" before and taken them offline. At any level, the students are sooo clever! Anything that involves solving something seemed really popular and they would all go "AHHHH" when the answer was explained.

For example, "Why did the man throw butter out of the window?" --He wanted to see a butterfly. It's really cheesy, but riddles like this were a total hit in several of my classes.

I also introduced some cute knock knock jokes to them--it doesn't seem like they have the equivalent in Korea.

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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2016, 03:07:00 PM »
It isn't a joke but I showed this to my Grade 6 students.  They got a really good laugh.  Then you can ask them, "Who's on third base?"  When the student raises their hand and says, "I don't know."  You can make the joke, "Why did you raise your hand if you don't know."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9yUXhvpxbo
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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2016, 04:01:05 PM »
Just google "konglish jokes" The kids will both chuckle and groan. It's a good integration of Korean and English. Just make sure you get the Korean pronunciation right or it will totally ruin the joke!

Here's a thread with some good ones!
http://www.waygook.org/index.php?topic=11636.0
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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2016, 04:38:04 PM »
Oh my goodness, I love this! Thank you all so very much for all of the help! This has really helped me build my persona as the that funny foreigner guy!

Thank you so much!


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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2016, 05:24:58 PM »
was actually coming in here to post about Konglish jokes, ha!

i think they're cheesy as hell but my high school students used to eat them up.
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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2016, 05:50:22 PM »
the cheesier the better, I say.

What do you call a bee from America?

a USB

Where does a cow go on a date?

the MOOvies

Where does a smart cow go on a date?

the MOOseum

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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2016, 10:30:41 PM »
Omg guys, this is incredible! LOL

I love all of these! Thank you so much!!

Actually, I used some of them today and the VP pointed at me and said with a smile "You a comedian every day!" It was sooo cute. I wanted to pinch his cheeks.

Anyway, thanks again, fellow teachers. You're all amazing! =P

xoxo
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Offline johnny russian

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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2016, 12:21:12 PM »
Whats brown and sticky ?

a stick


What's brown and sound like a bell?

Dung! 



What do you call a teacher that's always late?

Mr Bus (might take a bit of explaining)


Why couldn't the bike stand up on its own?

Because it's two-tired.
« Last Edit: March 23, 2016, 12:28:18 PM by johnny russian »
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Offline toddsqui

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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2016, 01:01:20 PM »
omg Johnny! LOL

I love these! Did you write these yourself? They're wonderful!

Sorry fellow comedian, but I think I'm gonna have to steal your material! lol

Thanks so much for sharing these!

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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2016, 03:14:55 PM »
Quote from: toddsqui on March 23, 2016, 01:01:20 PM
omg Johnny! LOL

I love these! Did you write these yourself? They're wonderful!

Sorry fellow comedian, but I think I'm gonna have to steal your material! lol

Thanks so much for sharing these!

-T

haha nah man, just got them off the internet. i'm not that talented a comedian  :P

steal away my friend  8)
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Offline toddsqui

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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2016, 05:10:31 PM »
Sweet! Thank you so much! You're the best!

My co-teachers loved the stick joke! I'll try it on my students next week!

Warm wishes,

T
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Re: Got any good jokes for middle schoolers?
« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2016, 04:15:11 AM »
Why is #10 afraid of #7?  Because 7 ate ( 8 ) 9.  :laugh:
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