“A goldfish walks into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A goldfish version is: "A goldfish walks into a bar and looks at the bartender. The…
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“An amnesiac walks into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular version includes a variation of a classic pick-up line: "An amnesiac walks…
“Sixteen sodium atoms walk into a bar… followed by Batman” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." An unusual variation of the joke is: "Sixteen sodium atoms walk into a bar, followed…
“Did you hear about the jurisprudence fetishist? He got off on a technicality”
Some accused criminals "get off on a technicality" -- the charges might have been filed after the statute of limitations, for example. The accused criminals might have been guilty of the…
“Take it with a grin of salt”
To "take it with a grain of salt" means not to worry too much about something. 'Grin of salt" is a popular malaprop of "grain of salt." Baseball pitcher Bob Feller…
“What kind of cheese do you use to disguise a small horse?”/“Mascarpone.”
One popular cheese joke is: Q: What cheese do you use to disguise a small horse?A: Mascarpone. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2009. Wikipedia: MascarponeMascarpone…
“What did the cheese say when it looked in the mirror?”/“Halloumi!”
A popular cheese joke is: Q: What did the cheese say when it looked in the mirror?A: Halloumi! (Hello me!) The joke has been cited in print since at least 2009. Wikipedia: HalloumiHalloumi…
SPK (salt, pepper, ketchup)
"SPK" stands for "salt, pepper and ketchup." The SPK combination is popular at restaurants and delis, where it is served on cheesesteaks and many egg dishes and sandwiches.…
Charley Horse (Charlie Horse)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Charley horseCharley horse is a popular colloquial term in Canada and the United States for painful spasms or cramps in the leg muscles, typically lasting…
Thurmond Rule or Biden Rule (no judicial appointments in election year)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Thurmond RUleThe Thurmond Rule is a rule of thumb in the United States Senate that judicial nominees should not be confirmed in the months leading up to…
“A golf club walks into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular golf joke is: "A golf club walks into a local bar and asks the bartender for…
“I said, ‘Make me a Zombie.’ The bartender said, ‘God beat me to it’”
The "Zombie" cocktail (rum and fruit juices) was popularized at the 1939 New York World's Fair. New York-based comedian Rodney Dangerfield (1921-2004) told a joke in his routine:…
“What did one plate say to the other?”/“Lunch is on me.”
A popular children's riddle is: Q: What did one plate say to another?A: Lunch is on me! The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1998. "Dinner is one me!" is a variant.…
BEC (bacon, egg and cheese)
Breakfast plates and sandwiches containing some combination of bacon, eggs and cheese have existed for a long time, but were never given a formal name. The one-food restaurant bec…
“What’s the difference between a lawyer and a prostitute?” (lawyer joke)
Lawyers are often compared to prostitutes, and there's a joke about it: Q: What's the difference between a lawyer and a prostitute?A; The prostitute stops screwing you after you're…
“How many lawyers does it take to roof a house?” (lawyer joke)
One popular lawyer joke is: Q: How many lawyers does it take to roof a house? A: Depends on how thin you slice them. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1990. Google Groups:…
“If you see a lawyer on a bicycle, why don’t you hit him?” (lawyer joke)
One popular lawyer joke -- yet another on the theme of killing lawyers -- is: Q: If you see a lawyer on a bicycle, why don't you swerve to hit him?A: It might be your bicycle. The joke has…
“There’s no plate like chrome for the hollandaise” (pun)
A popular pun involves a dentist and a hollandaise-loving patient who needs a new dental plate. The dentist recommends a chrome plate. Or it involves a diner who tells a waitress that he wants his…
“Descartes walks into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular philosophy variation is: "René Descartes walks into a bar, see. He orders a…
“What can a goose do, a duck can’t, and a lawyer should?” (lawyer joke)
One popular lawyer joke about a lawyer's bill is: Q: What can a goose do, a duck can't, and a lawyer should?A: Stick his bill up his ass. The joke has been cited in print since at least…