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What permission did the poet need to write poetry?

Poetic license.

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What happened on April 16th and 17th 1986?

This man got his dates mixed up.

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If you take a pleated skirt, and take the pleats out, what does it become?

Depleted.

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Why did Trump remove the restrictions on plastic straws?

Because in terms of government intervention, it was the last straw.

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Why was the athlete with a very bad cold very sad?

His nose was running more than he was.

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What was it called when police arrested the owner of a tie store for suspected illegal activity?

A tirade.

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Why was no one able to buy more summer hats after a man just did?

That was the last straw.

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Which type of vehicle transports a person to the doctor when he hurts his foot?

A toe truck.

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What do these have in common? A smelly basketball, hitting a baseball too far to the right or left, and a dance of chickens?

They are all a foul ball.

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Why is dating tricky?

There might be a 'catch' in what looks like a good catch.

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Why is it difficult to be brave in the North Pole?

There's a tendency to get cold feet.

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Why did Jeff start rope climbing?

He wanted to learn the ropes.

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