A husband and wife who work for the circus go to an adoption agency looking to adopt a child, but the social workers have doubts about their suitability. So the couple produce photos of their 25-metre motorhome, which is clean and well maintained and equipped with a beautiful nursery.

The social workers are satisfied but then raise concerns about the kind of education a child would receive while in the couple’s care.

The husband puts their mind at ease, saying, “We’ve arranged for a full-time tutor who will teach the child all the usual subjects along with French, Mandarin, and computer skills.”

Next though, the social workers express concern about a child being raised in a circus environment.

This time the wife explains, “Our nanny is a certified expert in paediatric care, welfare, and diet.”

The social workers are finally satisfied and ask the couple, “What age child are you hoping to adopt?”

The husband says, “It doesn’t really matter …  as long as the kid fits in the cannon.”

Why did the ecologist break up with the geologist?

They had no common ground.

Ecologists are the only people who can get excited about dirt … and then call it “soil” so it sounds more professional.

Why did the solar panel break up with the wind turbine?

It found someone less draining.

Why did the tree take a nap? 

It was tired of branching out.

Why don’t plants ever feel lonely? 

Because they photosympathise with everyone.

Why do gardeners make good comedians?

They’re great at planting jokes that grow on you.

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