Pure Bull Shit (Public Broadcasting Service or PBS nickname)
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is an American public broadcaster and television program distributor. Some people who dislike PBS have given it the obvious nickname of "Pure B.S."…
Archive for /P26740
“Haunted French pancakes give me the crépes”
"Haunted French pancakes give me the crépes" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "French people give me the crépes" was posted on Twitter on April 5,…
“Why did the monster eat a light bulb?”/“He wanted a light snack.”
A riddle about "having a light snack" is: Q: Why did the monster eat a light bulb?A: He wanted a light snack. "Why did the boy go to the lamp shop to eat his lunch? He wanted a light…
“What kind of clothes do zombies wear?”/“Decay NY.”
A popular Halloween riddle about New York-based fashion house DKNY is: Q: What kind of clothes do zombies wear?A: Decay NY. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1999. Wikipedia: DKNYDKNY…
Saturday Night Liberal (Saturday Night Live or SNL nickname)
Saturday Night Live (SNL) is an American late-night live television sketch comedy that originated in 1975 and is broadcast from New York City. Many conservatives have argued that SNL has a liberal…
National Pinko Radio (NPR or National Public Radio nickname)
NPR (National Public Radio) has sometimes been called "National Pinko Radio" by conservatives who believe that NPR has "pinko" (communist) leanings. "National Pinko…
“What do ghosts eat for lunch?”/“Boo-logna sandwiches.”
A popular Halloween ghost riddle about the bologna/baloney sandwich is: Q: What does a ghost eat for lunch?A: A BOO-logna (BOO-loney) sandwich. The riddle has been cited in print since at least…
Fix Be In (Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI nickname)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was nicknamed "Fix Be In" for its handling of several 2016 cases. Many Republicans and Conservatives believed that the "fix" was in to…
“Why did the Cyclops give up teaching?”/“He only had one pupil.”
A Cyclops riddle is: Q: Why did the Cyclops give up teaching?A: He only had one pupil. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1980. “Why did the cross-eyed teacher lose her…
“What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit?”/“A blood orange.”
A popular vampire riddle is: Q: What's a vampire's favorite fruit?A: A blood orange. "Q: What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit? A: Blood orange" was cited in a 1991 newspaper…
Spooktacular (spook + spectacular)
"Spooktacular" (spook + spectacular) is a word that's popular at Halloween time. The first citation of the word is from "A Hallowe'en Party" by Laura Smith, published…
“What do you call a ghost who runs his own business?”/“A hauntrepreneur.”
A "hauntrepreneur" (haunt + entrepreneur) is someone who makes a business creating scary things, such as a Halloween haunted house. "Hauntrepreneur" was cited in print in 1957,…
“What do you call a fat jack-o’-lantern?”/“A plumpkin.”
A popular Halloween riddle about pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns is: Q: What do you call a fat jack-o'-lantern?A: A plumpkin. The joke (also in a "fat pumpkin" version) has been…
“What do ghosts put on their bagels?”/“Scream cheese.”
A popular Halloween ghost/witch riddle is: Q: What do ghosts put on their bagels?A: Scream cheese. "What do witches put on their bagels? Scream cheese" was printed in the Chicago (IL)…
“What do ghosts read at a concert?”/“Sheet music.”
A popular Halloween ghost riddle is: Q: What do ghosts read at a concert?A: Sheet music. "What music do ghosts prefer? Sheet music" was printed in several newspapers in October 1981. 25…
“What do ghosts eat for breakfast?”/“Ghost Toasties.”
A Halloween ghost pun on Post Toasties cereal is: Q: What do ghosts eat for breakfast?A: Ghost Toasties. The "Ghost Toasties" joke has been cited in print since at least 1940, when the…
“What do ghosts eat for breakfast?”/“Scream of Wheat.”
A Halloween ghost pun on Cream of Wheat is: Q: What do ghosts eat for breakfast?A: Scream of Wheat. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1980. “What do ghosts eat for…
“Why is a ghost such a messy eater?”/“Because he is always a goblin.”
A popular Halloween riddle about ghosts and goblins is: Q: Why is a ghost a messy eater?A: Because he is always a goblin. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1997. Google Groups:…
“How do you unlock a haunted house?”/“With a skeleton key.”
A skeleton key is a master key that opens many doors. "Now I know how ghosts get into haunted houses. They use skeleton keys!" was printed in the Washington (DC) Post on November 28,…
“Why did the hotel hire a skeleton on Halloween?”/“He had a skeleton key.”
A skeleton key is a master key that opens many doors. "Now I know how ghosts get into haunted houses. They use skeleton keys!" was printed in the Washington (DC) Post on November 28,…