Pint-Sized Punch Lines

* What is a witch’s favorite toy? A broom-erang. (Lucy Orich, 6, Sherman Oaks, Buckley School)

* What is a spider’s favorite food at a picnic? Corn-on-the-cobweb. (Alexander Kozela, 8, Los Angeles, St. Anastasia School)

* What does an astronaut use to hold up his pants? An asteroid belt. (Alexa Sasanow, 7, New York City, P.S. 9)

* A customer says, “Waiter, there’s a fly in my soup!” The waiter answers, “Don’t worry, sir, he can’t drink very much of it.” (Henry Hernando Jr., 8, Hollywood, Immaculate Heart of Mary School)

* August was the name of a puppy who was always picking on larger animals. One day she got into an argument with a lion. The next day was Sept. 1. Why? Because that was the end of August. (Nikol Ashley Marentes, 8, Woodland Hills, Lockhurst Drive Elementary)

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