Joke of the Week: Why couldn’t the pony sing?

JOKE: Why couldn’t the pony sing?

ANSWER: He was a little hoarse!

EXPLANATION:  This is another example of a homonym.  A little “horse” is called a pony, and being a little “hoarse” means you’re having trouble speaking (or singing!) because you’re losing your voice.

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