Pint-Sized Punch Lines

* Why do birds fly south for the winter? Because it’s too far to walk. (Ian Miller, 7, Ventura, Saticoy Elementary)

* What did the turkey dress up as for Halloween? A gobble-in! (Heleene Leah, 10, Glendora, Sutherland Elementary)

* Why did the boy pee in class? Because he was in a P.E. class. (Andy Guttman, 6, San Pedro, Harbor Magnet)

* Baby monster: Look, Mom! I brought home a jogger. Mom monster: I told you not to bring home any fast food. (Jaclyn Beardsley, 10, Los Angeles, St. John Eudes School)

* Why did the girl throw the butter outside? She wanted to see the butterfly. (Melissa Vazquez, 9, Norwalk, Chavez Elementary)

* What did the alien say to the gas pump? Take your fingers out of your ears and listen to me. (Stephen A. Posner, 9, Sherman Oaks, Balboa Magnet School)

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