Why was 4 scared to ask out 5?

Because 4 was 2².

Once upon a time, there lived a king who was only 12 inches tall...

He was a terrible king, but he made a great ruler.

I was scrubbing the bulkhead on the USS Kitty Hawk one Sunday morning when the loud-speaker announced, "Religious services. Maintain silence about the decks. Discontinue all unnecessary work."

An hour later, the opinion many of us held regarding our daily routine, was confirmed when the announcement rang loud and clear, "Resume all unnecessary work."

My wife asked me if I could clear the kitchen table.

I had to get a running start, but I made it!