“What kind of bow can’t be tied?”/“A rainbow.”
A rainbow riddle is: Q: What kind of bow can't be tied?A: A rainbow. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1943 and is popular on St. Patrick's Day. The riddle has been…
“Do leprechauns make good secretaries?”/“Sure, they’re great at shorthand!”
A leprechaun joke is: Q: Do leprechauns make good secretaries?A: Sure, they're great at shorthand! The "shorthand" pun has been cited in print since at least 2001. Kidsjokes.co.uk…
“Why did the leprechaun stand on the potato?”/“To keep from falling in the stew!”
A popular St. Patrick's Day riddle is: Q: Why did the leprechaun stand on the potato?A: To keep from falling in the stew! The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. Kidsjokes.co.uk…
“Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day?”/“Regular rocks are too heavy.”
A popular St. Patrick's Day shamrock riddle is: Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day?A: Regular rocks are too heavy. "Why do people wear shamrocks on St.…
“Where would you find a leprechaun baseball team?”/“In the Little League.”
A St. Patrick's Day leprechaun riddle is: Q: Where would you find a leprechaun baseball team?A: In the Little League. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. Wikipedia: Little…
“Why did St. Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?”/“He couldn’t afford plane fare.”
A St. Patrick's Day riddle is: Q: Why did St. Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?A: He couldn't afford plane fare. The joke was posted to the newsgroup alt.personals.ads on March…
“When is an Irish potato not an Irish potato?”/“When it’s a FRENCH fry!”
An Irish potato riddle is: Q: When is an Irish potato not an Irish Potato?A: When it's a FRENCH fry! The joke has been cited in print since at least 2003. Google BooksLet's Celebrate St.…
“What do you call a diseased Irish criminal?”/“A leper-con.”
An Irish pun popular on St. Patrick's Day is: Q: What do you call a diseased Irish criminal?A: A leper-con (leprechaun). The "leper-con" joke has been cited in print since at least…
One Chatham Square (beef stew)
"One Chatham Square" was old New York City restaurant slang for "beef stew." The term was first cited in an 1888 newspaper, reporting on the strange orders at a restaurant on…
“What do leprechauns love to barbecue?”/“Short ribs.”
A popular St. Patrick's Day leprechaun riddle is: Q: What do leprechauns love to barbecue?A: Short ribs. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. Kidsjokes.co.uk (June 23, 2001)…
“When life gives you lemons, make orange juice and leave the world wondering how you did it”
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is an old saying from the early 1900s. "When life gives you lemons, make orange juice and leave the world wondering how you did it"…
“I might just take you out for pizza if you play your carbs right”
"I might just take you out for pizza if you play your carbs right" (a pun on "play your cards right") is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on several images.…
“If money can’t buy happiness, explain pizza”
A proverbial saying is that "money can't buy happiness." "If money can't buy happiness, explain pizza" is a jocular variation that has been printed on several images.…
Links of the Atlantic Cable (link sausage)
A telegraph cable under the Atlantic Ocean provided the first transatlantic communications in 1858. "Three links of the Atlantic Cable" was used in restaurant slang for an order of…
Tenement House in a Shower of Rain (hamburger steak and gravy)
"Tenement house in a shower of rain" was old New York City restaurant slang for "beefsteak and gravy." The term was first cited in an 1888 newspaper, reporting on the strange…
One Chatham Square (beef stew)
"One Chatham Square" was old New York City restaurant slang for "beef stew." The term was first cited in an 1888 newspaper, reporting on the strange orders at a restaurant on…
O.K. Bolt (tapioca pudding)
"Bolt" was old New York City restaurant slang for "pudding," and "O.K. bolt" meant "tapioca pudding." The terms were cited in an 1888 newspaper, reporting on…
“If Korean pop is KPop, is Chinese rap Crap?
"If Japanese pop is JPop, then is Chinese rap Crap?" is a jocular one-liner that has been printed on many images. The joke became popular in 2012. "Asian music is called JPOP, CPOP,…
“Ice cream is cheaper than therapy”
"Ice cream is cheaper than therapy" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Ice cream is cheaper than therapy and you don’t need an appointment" was posted on…
“My kids say I’m hopeless at fixing appliances. Well, they’re in for a shock”
A joke about appliances and electricity is: "My girlfriend says I’m hopeless at fixing appliances. Well, she's in for a shock." The pun was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on April 29,,…