Piny-Sized PunchLines

* What did George Washington say to his men just before they got into the boat? “Men, get into the boat.� (Sarah Lee, 10, Cypress, Cypress Elementary)

* Why do cows read the newspaper? To see what moo-vies are playing. (Alyssa Prince, 7, Inglewood, Point Dume Elementary)

* How many seconds are in a year? Twelve: Jan. 2nd, Feb. 2nd, March 2nd., etc. (Daniel Whelchel, 10, Hacienda Heights, Palm School)

* What is black and white and has 16 wheels? A zebra on roller-skates. (Josh Natker, 8, Los Angeles, Kenter Canyon Elementary)

* What do you call a bull that sleeps? A bulldozer. (Connor Olson, 8, Claremont, Sumner Elementary)

* What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back? A stick. (Morgan Thompson, Los Angeles, El Marino Language School)