| Excuses |
| Mother: Why didn't you put the dinner dishes in the sink? Daughter: The breakfast dishes are still there. Mother: Why are you in my clothes? Daughter: They're finally back in style. Mother: Didn't I tell you not to run around in that crowd? Daughter: That's why we walk. Mother: Why is there a strange baby in the crib? Daughter: You told me to change the baby. Mother: Why are you standing at the window? Daughter: You told me I was a pane. Mother: Why are you holding your hands over your mouth? Daughter: I was doing what you told me. I'm catching my breath. Mother: Why is the radio on? Daughter: Cause I can't hear it when it's off. Mother: Did you make your bed today? Daughter: Yes Mom, but I think it's easier if we buy one. Mother: I just heard a crash in the kitchen. What on earth are you doing? Daughter: Nothing now. It's done. Mother: Why didn't you tell me that your stomach hurt? Daughter: Aw, Mom I'd figured you'd just say I was bellyaching. Teacher: How come you didn't touch your school books? Student: I wanted to keep them in mint condition. Mother: Your homework is all wrong. Didn't your father help you? Daughter: Yes, that's why. Principal: Why did you leave class? Student: The teacher told me there was a pop quiz, so I went home to get my dad. Teacher: Why is that piece of cheese near your computer? Student: I'm trying to attract the mouse. Teacher: Why are you students playing soccer with your notebooks? Students: You said we should kick around with some ideas. Teacher: Why are you copying off Jimmy's paper? Student: Because he studied. Teacher: Why are you carrying a turtle to school? Student: It would take him forever to walk. Art Teacher: Your drawings of the stagecoach is very good, but what holds it up? it has no wheels. Student: The bad guys. Teacher: Aren't you ashamed to be left back? Student: No, I'm used to it by now. Teacher: How's your son doing in accounting the class in school? Mother: Terrific. Now, instead of asking us for his allowance, he bills us for it. |