Joke of the Week: What did the duck say to the cashier?

JOKE: What did the duck say to the cashier?

ANSWER: Just put in on my bill!

EXPLANATION:  This is an example of a homonym.  The word “bill” can mean the piece of paper that tells how much someone owes (ex: at a restaurant).  The word “bill” also means the beak of a duck.

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