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June 19, 2016
Food/Drink

“Did you hear about the man who invented Life Savers? He made a mint”

A person who "makes a mint" makes a lot of money -- as if owning the mint. A classic joke about Life Savers candies is: "Did you hear about the man who invented Life Savers? He made…

July 27, 2018
Food/Drink

“Did you hear about the man who invented Polos? They say he made a mint”

Polo Mints were first made in the United Kingdom in 1948. To "make a mint" means to make a lot of money. "I wish i was the guy who invented Polo's, i bet he made a mint" is…

February 24, 2018
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Did you hear about the new Chinese cookbook? ‘101 Ways to Wok Your Dog’”

"Did you hear about the new Chinese cookbook? '101 Ways to Wok Your Dog'" is a cooking joke that has been printed on several images. "Wok" (a cooking vessel) sounds…

July 4, 2020
Food/Drink

“Did you hear about the new low-fat religion? ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buddha’”

"I can't believe it's not Buddha!" is a pun on "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!" that has been printed on many images. Buddha is often depicted as fat.…

April 24, 2018
Food/Drink

“Did you hear about the race between the lettuce and the tomato?” (joke)

A food joke has been printed on several images: "Did you hear about the race between the lettuce and the tomato? The lettuce was a 'head' and the tomato was trying to…

March 2, 2018
Food/Drink

“Did you hear about the vegan transgender? He was a herbefore”

"Herbivore" (an animal that only eats plants) sounds like "her before," and there's a transgender pun: "Did you hear about the vegan transgender? He was a…

June 5, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsFood/Drink

“Did you hear about the weightlifting vegetable? He was a muscle sprout!”

There are "Brussels sprouts" and no "muscle sprouts," but there are jokes. "What kind of vegetables workout in a gym? Muscle sprouts" was posted on X/Twitter by Dr.…

June 5, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsFood/Drink

“Did you hear about the weightlifting vegetable? She was a muscle sprout!”

There are "Brussels sprouts" and no "muscle sprouts," but there are jokes. "What kind of vegetables workout in a gym? Muscle sprouts" was posted on X/Twitter by Dr.…

April 25, 2018
Food/Drink

“Did you hear about the world’s largest pickle? It’s a really big dill!”

"Dill" sounds a bit like "deal." "Q: What did the largest pickle in the jar say to the others? A: I'm kind of a big dill" was posted on Twitter on July 13, 2010.…

April 22, 2023
Food/Drink

“Did you hear Spider-Man made himself a winter jacket out of Greek bread? It was a Pita Parka”

The comic superhero Spider-Man's secret identity is Peter Parker. To a New Yorker (or Boston resident) who drops "r" letters, this can sound like "Pita Parka." "RT…

April 29, 2015
Food/Drink

“Did you hear that joke about the butter?” (joke)

Butter has this popular pun: Q: Have you heard the joke about the butter? A: I butter not tell you. It might spread!! The joke has been cited in print since at least 2008. "Did you hear that…

March 22, 2018
Food/Drink

“Did you hear the joke about the banana peel?”/“Sorry, it must have slipped my mind.”

The "slipping on a banana peel joke" has been popular since the 1800s. A different kind of slippage -- slipping one's mind -- has been cited in print since at least December 7, 1011:…

February 13, 2017
Food/Drink

“Did you hear the story about the cheese that saved the world?”/“It was legend dairy.”

A dairy pun is: Q: Did you hear the story about the cheese that saved the world?A: It was legend dairy (legendary). The joke was posted on Reddit -- Dad Jokes on December 27, 2016. Funny…

March 10, 2018
Food/Drink

“Did you hear the story of the boy who spoke to legumes? Jack and the Beans Talk”

The fairy tale of "Jack and the Benstalk" is sometimes punned as "Jack and the Beans Talk." A riddle was posted on the newsgroup alt.religion.rabbet on April 23, 2003: Q: How…

January 16, 2021
Food/Drink

“Did you know 14 muscles are activated when opening a bottle of wine? Fitness is my passion”

"Did you know 14 muscles are activated when opening a bottle of wine? Fitness is my passion" is a jocular wine saying that has been printed on many images. "Did you know 14 muscles…

June 9, 2023
Food/Drink

“Did you know 14 muscles are activated when you pour a cup of coffee? Fitness is my passion”

"Did you know 14 muscles are activated when you pour a cup of coffee? Fitness is my passion" is a jocular coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "Did you know 14 muscles…

July 14, 2021
Food/Drink

“Did you know about the Japanese sausage demon? The Pepper Oni”

"Pepperoni" (an American variety of salami) has nothing to do with "oni" (a Japanese demon, ogre or troll), but there are jokes. "Pepper Oni - the stripper w/ the heart of…

May 6, 2018
Food/Drink

“Did you know apples are grown on a mountain? It’s called the Apple-achian”

The Appalachian Mountains aren't made of apples, but people sometimes joke about the "Apple-achian" Mountains. "I wanna climb the highest peak of the #APPLE-achian…

June 14, 2023
Food/Drink

“Did you know Old McDonald’s farm has been taken over by Artificial Intelligence?” (joke)

"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" is a children's song and nursery rhyme. "Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!" is the famous first line. There are several computer parodies.…

March 9, 2021
Food/Drink

“Did you know that 2-3 glasses of wine per day can reduce your risk of giving a shit?”

"Did you know that 2-3 glasses of wine per day can reduce your risk of giving a shit?" (or "Did you know 2-3 vodkas per day can reduce your risk of giving a shit?") is a jocular…

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