Pint-Sized Punch Lines

* What is an alligator’s favorite drink? Gatorade. (Sophie Sieck, 6, Mill Valley, Old Mill School)

* Why did the tomato blush? Because he saw the salad dressing. (Alex Boudreau, 8, Rossmoor, Rossmoor Elementary)

* What do you do when somebody puts a spider down your pants? Get jiggy wit’ it. (Alex Palagonia, 13, Fontana, Harry S. Truman Middle School)

* Why didn’t the mouse go in the water? Because he was afraid there were catfish. (Justin Makagiri, 6, Los Angeles, Mar Vista Elementary)

* What’s lighter than a feather, yet 1,000 men can’t lift it? A bubble. (Melissa Gudmundson, 9, Whalan, Minn., Lanesboro Elementary.)

* What is the sun’s favorite drink? Sunny Delight. (Christopher James O’Connor, 6, Coppers Cove, Texas; Mae Stevens Elementary)

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