“Pasta is worth every penne”
"Penne" (a type of pasta) can sound like "penny," and there are jokes about it being "worth every penne." "How did I enjoy my pasta dish? It was worth every…
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“Why is fried chicken the only food we can buy by the bucket?”
Fried chicken comes in buckets, but few other foods do. "Why is fried chicken the only food we can buy by the bucket?" was posted on Twitter by ∂ebraℓee on June 13, 2018.…
Big Apple (USS Appalachian, 1946)
The USS Appalachian was launched on January 29, 1943. From May-July 1946, the ship served as headquarters for press representatives reporting on Operation Crossroads, the atomic bomb tests carried…
“Pasta chefs are worth every penne”
"Penne" (a type of pasta) can sound like "penny," and there are jokes about it being "worth every penne." "How did I enjoy my pasta dish? It was worth every…
“A good bowl of pasta is worth every penne”
"Penne" (a type of pasta) can sound like "penny," and there are jokes about it being "worth every penne." "How did I enjoy my pasta dish? It was worth every…
“How do you make a Belgian waffle?”/“Ask him why they have never won the World Cup.”
"How do you make a Belgian waffle?" has had several joke punchlines. "How do you make a Belgian waffle? Mention the Congo" was posted on Twitter by The Shogun of Sorrow on July…
Big Apple (Yeaju-Dake Escarpment, Battle of Okinawa, 1945)
The Battle of Okinawa, in June 1945, was one of the last battles of World War II. A ridge on the Yeaju-Dake Escarpment was dubbed the "Big Apple," and it was reported in newspapers on…
“Archaeologists are just grave robbers with a degree”
Archaeologists (and some anthropologists) examine graves. "Archaeologists are just grave robbers with a degree" is a saying that some people say of the profession. "I have always…
“The loudest way to open a bag of chips is to try to open it quietly”
"The loudest way to open a bag of chips is to try to open it quietly" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Instead of one brief loud noise, opening the bag slowly creates…
“What do librarians use for bait when they go fishing?”/“Bookworms.”
A fishing riddle was printed in many newspapers in 1991 and 1992: Q: What do librarians use for bait when they go fishing?A: Bookworms. A slightly different version was printed in the book School…
“It only takes one slow-walking person in the supermarket…”
"It only takes one slow-walking person in the grocery store to destroy the illusion that I'm a nice person" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Grocery store…
“How do you get in contact with a Greek architect?”/“You column.”
Greek architecture is known for its Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns. "Column" sounds like "call him" or "call 'em." A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes…
“I had to fly across the country for my vaccine, and, wow, are my arms sore”
“I just flew in and boy, are my arms tired!” is a very old joke (1940s). The arms are tired from flapping so much (like a bird's wings). A variation of the joke was posted on Reddit--…
“What do librarians take with them when they go fishing?”/“Bookworms.”
A fishing riddle was printed in many newspapers in 1991 and 1992: Q: What do librarians use for bait when they go fishing?A: Bookworms. A slightly different version was printed in the book School…
“An archaeologist is just a grave robber with a degree”
Archaeologists (and some anthropologists) examine graves. "Archaeologists are just grave robbers with a degree" is a saying that some people say of the profession. "I have always…
“It only takes one slow-walking person in the grocery store…”
"It only takes one slow-walking person in the grocery store to destroy the illusion that I'm a nice person" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Grocery store…
“Why isn’t Dracula allowed out during COVID?”/“He’s always coffin.”
A joke about Dracula (a literary character associated with vampires) and coffin (coughing) became popular in 2020 with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. "How do you know when Dracula…
“What do you call physicians who work at Google?”/“Google Docs.”
Google Docs ("docs" is short for "documents") has nothing to do with "doctors," but there are jokes. "What do you call physicians who work at Google? Google…
“Judge, I want to contest 50% of my parking tickets” (joke)
A traffic court joke was posted on Twitter by Terry F on May 3, 2016: [traffic court]Your honor, I'm here to dispute 4 of my 5 ticketsJUDGE: Repeat infractions?Ok, I'm here to dispute…
“What borders on stupidity?”/“Canada and Mexico.”
"Hahahah QOTD: 'What borders on stupidity? Mexico and Canada.' #USElection" was posted on Twitter by Niklas (and many others) on November 9, 2016. Many people felt that the U.S.…