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Fin Pal asks Norman "Tell Me a Finny Goldfish Joke!"

Today, instead of Norman answering your questions, our fishy friend has some questions for you! Why? Because it’s International Joke Day! (July 1st). To celebrate here are six of Norman’s finniest goldfish jokes.

Why only six jokes? Because seven ate nine and then all the rest ran away. . . get it? ate nine. . .glug-glug-glug

(Scroll down, there are more where that came from!)

Q: How did the computer catch the goldfish?

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A: With the internet!

Q: What did one goldfish say to the other?

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A: Keep your mouth shut and you'll never get caught!

Q: What's the difference between a piano and a goldfish?

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A: You can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish!

Q: What kind of guitar do goldfish play?

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A: Bass

Q: What do whales order when they’re hungry for fast food?

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A: Goldfish and ships!

Q: What did the goldfish shark say after eating a clownfish?

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A: It tastes a little big funny!

If you think thought these goldfish jokes were finny and you’d like to read more, check out the Ask Norman letters. Norman will share a goldfish joke with each response—no clown-fishing around! And . . .

Do you have a question for Norman the Goldfish- about friends, school, pets, family, life in and outside the fishbowl? Send him a letter!


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Fin Pal asks Norman "Can You Help Me?"

Some finpals can’t read or write, yet, so they tell an adult their questions for Norman. That’s how this one pop into our email. Ready to read Norman’s answer? Scroll down . . .

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But first a finny!

Q: What kind of goldfish only comes out at night?

Q: What kind of goldfish only comes out at night?

A: A Starfish

Do you have a question for Norman the Goldfish- about friends, school, pets, family, life in and outside the fishbowl? Send him a letter!


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Fin Pal asks Norman: "What About Harry?"

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But first a Finny!

Q: What do you call a goldfish with no eye?

Q: What do you call a goldfish with no eye?

A: GOLDFSHHHHH

Do you have a question for Norman the Goldfish- about friends, school, pets, family, life in and outside the fishbowl? Send him a letter!


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Fin Pal asks Norman: "Do You Have a Friend?"

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But first a finny:

Q: Why are goldfish so easy to weigh?
— Give up? After the note you'll find the answer
Q: Why are goldfish so easy to weigh?
A: Because they have their own scales!

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Fin Pal asks Norman "Got Tricks?"

In Norman’s newest adventure, NORMAN ONE AMAZING GOLDFISH, his human enters him into Pet-o-Rama. They have their routine all worked out: “Circles! and Bubbles! and Flips!”

What other tricks do you think Norman the Goldfish might be learning?

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It’s true! Who says you can’t play with a goldfish? Goldfish can learn lots of tricks including Ringing a Bell. Find tips on tricks goldfish can learn and how to teach them on “How to Play with Goldfish” by Lisa at Animal Knowledge.

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Fin Pal asks Norman "Are You Blue?"

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Norman is blue in Tuesday’s picture, isn’t he. Icy cold! And he really might be chilly especially if the water temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Goldfish are happiest swimming in water between 62 and 75 degrees. If the water is too cold, they will slow down and not move or swim much; if the water is too warm, bacteria and more algae grows so they can become sick.

Because goldfish are cold blooded, their body temperature rises or falls to be the same as the water temperature. So it is important not to dump new water into their bowl. Instead fill a container with water, drop in a bit of water conditioner (to remove chlorine and other chemicals) and then leave the water container beside the fishbowl overnight. That give the water time to reach the same temperature as water already in the bowl. If you don’t your goldfish could die from the shock of the difference in water temperatures.

For more about goldfish water temperatures and how to keep your goldfish happiest, click over to Fish Tank Master.

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Finpal Asks Norman: What's Your Favorite Snack?

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Kelp is a kind of seaweed. Goldfish, like Norman, scarf it up—and anything green (so never never never drop green crayons in your fishbowl.) And, “because goldfish have no stomachs, they are constantly on the lookout for food. This means that goldfish will eat algae wherever they find it – off the sides of your tank, off decorations and plants, and off the gravel on the bottom of your tank.” -Lisbdnet.com

To read about other animals that eat seaweed, click over.

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