The broken pencil joke is excellent for teachers and students. It’ll make the whole class laugh without holding back. Plus, it’s a clean joke.
What do you call a broken pencil?
Pointless!
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“What do you call a broken pencil?” explained
Early versions of the pencil date back to 16th century England.
The ones you use today have origins in 1795 in France. Now, pencils are essential school supplies.
If you have a broken one, it’s pointless. It can refer to the tip or that you can’t write with it.
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