Mask Debate
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Many people noticed that "mask debate" sounds like "masturbate," and "mask…
Archive for 07/2020
“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: John Lewis (civil rights leader) John Robert Lewis (February 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020) was an American politician and civil-rights leader who served in the…
“Inflation is robbery”
Inflation has been called a form of robbery because it makes money worth less. " It can be truly said, to-day, 'Inflation is robbery'" was printed in the Cincinnati (OH) Daily…
“In light of plummeting oil prices, Exxon Mobil plans to lay off several members of Congress”
It is an old saying that Congress has been bought off by major corporations. "If the price of gas drops any further Exxon is going to have to lay off several members of Congress" was…
Mask Debater
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Many people noticed that "mask debate" sounds like "masturbate," and "mask…
“Inflation is legalized robbery”
Inflation has been called a form of robbery because it makes money worth less. " It can be truly said, to-day, 'Inflation is robbery'" was printed in the Cincinnati (OH) Daily…
“I’ve got a joke about yoga, but it’s a bit of a stretch”
"I managed to finally come up with a joke about yoga but it's a bit of a stretch" was posted on Twitter by Ashley Maltz on October 18, 2012. "Got this joke about yoga but it’s…
“In light of the collapsing economy, JPMorgan plans to lay off several members of Congress”
It is an old saying that Congress has been bought off by major corporations. "If the price of gas drops any further Exxon is going to have to lay off several members of Congress" was…
“Taxation is robbery. Inflation is theft”
"Inflation is theft. Taxation is robbery" (or "Taxation is robbery. Inflation is theft") i a popular political and economic saying. Taxation is robbery because government takes…
“Why can’t eggs have love?”/“They will break up too soon.”
An egg riddle is: Q: Why can't eggs have love?A: They will break up too soon. The riddle was posted on Twitter by DadJoke on May 11, 2020. Twitter DadJoke@dadjoke123Why can't eggs have…
“I was forced to swallow purple food coloring. I feel violated”
"I was forced to swallow purple food color. I feel violated" was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on September 20, 2017. "I was forced to swallow purple food coloring... I feel…
“I heard the government is putting chips in people. I hope I get sour cream and onion”
"I heard the government is putting chips inside people. I hope I get Doritos" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The "chips" are usually radio-frequency…
“Every time you are able to find some humor in a difficult situation, you win”
"Every time you are able to find some humor in a difficult situation, you win" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "Every time you're able to find…
“I heard the government is putting chips into people. I hope I get BBQ”
"I heard the government is putting chips inside people. I hope I get Doritos" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The "chips" are usually radio-frequency…
“The most common form of robbery is inflation”
Inflation has been called a form of robbery because it makes money worth less. " It can be truly said, to-day, 'Inflation is robbery'" was printed in the Cincinnati (OH) Daily…
“What did the paper say to the pencil?”/“You’ve got a good point.”
A pencil riddle was printed in the Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer on October 16, 1940: Q: What did the paper say to the pencil?A: "I'm beginning to see the point." A different riddle…
“Why did the detective cross the road?”/“To get to the homicide.”
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A detective version is: Q: Why did the detective cross the road?A: To…
“What did the paper say to the pencil?”/“Write on!”
A pencil riddle was printed in the Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer on October 16, 1940: Q: What did the paper say to the pencil?A: "I'm beginning to see the point." A different riddle…
“What did the paper say to the pencil?”/“Right on!”
A pencil riddle was printed in the Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer on October 16, 1940: Q: What did the paper say to the pencil?A: "I'm beginning to see the point." A different riddle…
“Don’t chop me down! I’m a talking tree!”/“And you will dialogue.”
"Dialogue" sounds like "die a log," and there's a lumberjack pun. "'But, I’m a talking tree!' said the oak. 'And, you will dialogue,' replied the…