Why did the airplane break up with the runway? It wasn't a smooth relationship.

Why did the scarecrow refuse a promotion? It was outstanding in its field.

Why was the belt so upset? It always had to hold things together.

Why was the math book pleased? It solved its own problems.

Why did the math book stop hanging out with the calculator? It was always negative.

What starts with 'e', ends with 'e', and contains only one letter? An envelope.

What has many stories but can't stand? A library.

Why was the math book feeling numberphobic? It had too many figures.

What has keys but doesn't open any doors? A music keyboard.

Why can't you trust a ladder? It will always let you down.

What has a tongue that can't taste? A shoe.

Why did the two fours skip school? Because they wanted to be even.

What gets broken without being held? A promise.

What runs around a house but does not move? A fence.

What has a heart that beats but no soul? A machine.

Why was the music teacher locked up? He got caught with a rest.

Why was the musician put in prison? He could only ever play by ear.

Why was the math book so humble? It had too many problems to be boastful.

Why did the music teacher go to jail? He was caught for fingering A minor.

What has 4 eyes but cannot see? Mississippi.

Why did the crayon break up with the paper? It couldn't handle the draw-ma.