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A Christmas riddle is: Q: How does Santa keep track of all the fireplaces he’s visited?A: He keeps a log book. The "log book" pun has been cited in print since at least December 6,…
When a recipe states "Add 8 cups of water," it usually meals to add that to a bowl or to a pitcher. A "dumb blonde" joke about Jell-O was posted on the newsgroup rec.humor on…
"Cutting hedge technology" is a pun on "cutting-edge technology." "Christopher Lloyd treats his garden to cutting-hedge technology" was printed in i> The Guardian…
A cow riddle is: Q: What do you get from a cowmedian?A: Cream of wit. A "cowmedian" is a "cow-comedian." The joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. Wikipedia: Cream…
When a recipe states "Add 8 cups of water," it usually meals to add that to a bowl or to a pitcher. A "dumb blonde" joke about Jell-O was posted on the newsgroup rec.humor on…
A Christmas riddle is: Q: What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees?A: Horn-aments. The "ornaments"/"hornaments" pun has been cited in print since at least 2006. Boards.ie…
"Sarcasm is the sour cream of wit" is a saying that has been printed on several images. It is usually listed as "author unknown." Sour cream is a topping that adds to the flavor…
"Scaffolding: I'm a supporter" is a jocular one-liner that was posted on Twitter on February 1, 2014. "Scaffolding...I'm a supporter" was posted on Reddit -- Oneliners…
A Christmas riddle was posted on Twitter on November 19, 2012: Q: Why didn't the shoelace get what it wanted for Christmas? A: It was on the knotty list. "Knotty list" is a pun on…
Muenster cheese has several "monster" puns. Gouda cheese has several "good" puns. "There's a muenster under my bed, it doesn't look very Gouda" was posted on…
A soprano riddle is: Q: What's the difference between a soprano and a Porsche?A: Most musicians have never been inside a Porsche. A Porsche is an expensive car; Ferrari and Lamborghini have…
“If the world is getting smaller, why do they keep raising the postal rates?” is a jocular saying that was printed in many 1961 newspapers. "If the world is really getting smaller, why do…
Are candy canes always in "mint" (peppermint) condition? "I might as well reuse last year's candy canes. After all, they are in mint condition" was posted on Twitter on…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A dwarf version is: "A dwarf walks into a bar. The bar for this joke is set pretty…
An apron has sometimes been compared with a bib. "The good thing about wearing an apron...is that its like and adult bib:) and i need that!" was posted on Twitter on December 21, 2011.…
Parked cars usually don't get into accidents, but there is a joke. "Damn girl are you a parked car because I was really drunk when I hit that" was posted on Twitter by "Mall…
"I do exercise. I do one sit up everyday…when I get out of bed in the morning" is a jocular line that has been printed on several images. "I'm gettin outta shape! Good thing…
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series that ran from 1990 to 2010 and was filmed in New York City. Scooby-Doo is an American animated cartoon franchise.…
A Christmas riddle is: Q: How do fish celebrate Christmas?A: By hanging reefs on the door. The reefs/wreaths pun has been cited in print since at least 2004. Google BooksCrazy Christmas JokesBy…
A cannibal riddle is: Q: Why did the cannibal eat the tightrope walker?A: He wanted a balanced meal. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2005. Google Books'A Prairie Home…