Why did the graphite pencil wear a heavy winter coat to school in the middle of July?
Because it wanted to stay sharp
The joke centers on the double meaning of the word 'sharp' in relation to writing tools and weather clothing. A pencil needs a fine point to be functional, but humans often bundle up in warm coats when the temperature drops outside.
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