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Learn | To Tell Moth Jokes

Iona Bower October 10, 2023

Longer evenings and lights on indoors mean we see a bit more of moths at this time of year. In case you meet a moth, here are a few of our favourite moth jokes to share with her


Why was the moth unpopular?

He kept picking holes in everything.

A man walks into a dentist’s surgery and says “Help! I think I’m a moth!”

The dentist replies "You shouldn't be here. You should be seeing a psychiatrist..."

The man replies, "I am seeing a psychiatrist."

The dentist asks, "Well, then what are you doing here?"

The man says, "Well, your light was on."

Why do moths like the light?

Because if they liked the dark, they’d be goths. 

Where do moths buy their suits?

Moth Bros.

What’s a moth’s favourite type of glasses?

Lamp shades.

What is the biggest moth called?

A mammoth.

Why did one moth kill the other moth?

He was a member of the mothia.

What did Mick Jagger do when he found moths in his wardrobe?

Nothing. A Rolling Stone gathers no moths. 

What do insects learn at school?

Mothematics.

A man in the cinema notices a moth sitting next to him. “Are you a moth?” he asks. “Yes,” replies the moth. “What are you doing at the cinema?” the man asks. “Well, I enjoyed the book,” says the moth. 

If you’d like to learn more about moths, you might like to read our Magical Creatures feature in our October issue. Buy this month's The Simple Things - buy, download or subscribe

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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