The pregnant guppy in the fish tank fascinated my Year 7 biology class. We all anxiously awaited the arrival of her babies. But a lesson on human growth and development raised a question for one student.

“Mrs Townsend,” she called out, “how will we know when the fish’s water breaks?”   

Dana Townsend

 

What with the crowded seats in economy class, I can’t blame plane passengers for asking flight attendants for free upgrades to first class.

On one fully booked flight, a passenger stopped me. “Is there any way I can get bumped up to first class?” he pleaded.

I shook my head. “Not unless we hit turbulence.”

Suzanne Rickabaugh

 

A fellow teacher arrived at school in a daring miniskirt and tight top, describing it as her godmother outfit.

Seeing my puzzled look, she explained, “Every time I put on this outfit, my teenage daughter says, ‘My God, Mother! You’re not wearing that, are you?’”

Judy Langshaw, Monto, Qld

 

I recently ran into the woman who used to clean our house and was surprised to hear that she was still at it, despite her advanced age.

“How do you manage it?” I asked.

She explained her secret: “I just keep clients who can’t see the dirt any better than I can.”

Malcolm Campbell