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Puns Spooken Here - Word Play for Halloween - cover

Puns Spooken Here - Word Play for Halloween

Richard Lederer

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

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Summary

Q. What's a skeleton's favorite food?A. Spare ribs.Q. What was the witch's favorite subject in school?A. Spelling.Q. What kind of horse does a ghost ride?A. A night mare.Q. How does an exorcist keep in shape?A. He rides an exorcycle.
Available since: 02/07/2014.
Print length: 192 pages.

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