Why did the graphite writing instrument refuse to go to the party on a Friday night?
Because it felt too dull
The answer relies on a double meaning of the word 'dull' in the context of a school pencil. A pencil tip loses its sharpness and becomes dull through use, but a person can also feel dull when they lack excitement or energy for social events.
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