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November 13, 2014
Food/Drink

“How is soy sauce black and soy milk white when soybeans are green?”

"Why is soy sauce black and soy milk white?" is a popular question in the 2000s, with the increasing usage in the United States of soy milk. "Soy sauce is black, while soy milk is…

March 20, 2023
Food/Drink

“How it feels to click the tongs twice before you start grilling” (“I have the power!”)

Many people who grill food click tongs twice before using them. "People who went to culinary school, what are some important tips you've learned and use in your own kitchen?" (...)…

March 1, 2021
Food/Drink

“How long before Manwich is deemed offensive and called gender neutral meat sauce?”

"How long before Manwich is deemed offensive and called gender neutral meat sauce?" is a food saying that has been printed on several images. Many commercial products have tried to go…

January 5, 2017
Food/Drink

“How long does it take to eat a tire?”/“A good year.”

A popular riddle on a famous tire company is: Q: How long does it take to eat a tire?A: A good year (Goodyear). "How long does it take an elephant to eat a tire? A good year (Goodyear)"…

November 10, 2024
Food/Drink

“How long does it take to reheat fish in the microwave?”/“Tuna half minutes.”

"Tuna half" sounds like "two and a half," and there are jokes. "No, #Siri, I don't want a timer set for t'una half' minutes" was posted on X/Twitter by…

November 10, 2024
Food/Drink

“How long should you microwave fish for?”/“Tuna half minutes.”

"Tuna half" sounds like "two and a half," and there are jokes. "No, #Siri, I don't want a timer set for t'una half' minutes" was posted on X/Twitter by…

November 27, 2014
Food/Drink

“How many apples grow on a tree?/“All of them.”

"How many apples grow on a tree?" is a popular children's riddle. "All of them" is the answer. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1976. "How many…

October 29, 2025
Food/Drink

“How many bags of Halloween candy is a serving size?”

What is a normal "serving size" of Halloween candy? Some people can eat a lot of it. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by Swishergirl on October 5, 2018: "How many bags of Halloween…

July 7, 2017
Food/Drink

“How many beers does it take for tropical birds to get drunk?”/“Toucans.”

The "toucan" bird has been the subject of many "two can" puns. "Q: How many tropical birds does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Toucan" was posted on the newsgroup…

October 23, 2020
Food/Drink

“How many citrus fruits does it take to kill a pirate?”/“None.”

Citrus fruits (lemons and limes) were used in the 19th century by sailors to prevent scurvy. A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on January 27, 2017: Q: How much citrus does it take to kill a…

November 23, 2010
Food/Drink

“How many cooks does it take to stuff a turkey?” (joke)

"How many cooks does it take to stuff a turkey? One, but you really have to squeeze him in!" The turkey-stuffing joke -- included in many Thanksgiving joke collections -- has been cited…

November 27, 2014
Food/Drink

“How many cranberries grow on a bush?”/“All of them.”

A popular cranberry riddle (often included in Thanksgiving joke collections) is: Q: How many cranberries grow on a bush?A: All of them. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2008.…

December 12, 2017
Food/Drink

“How many frat boys does it take to change a lightbulb?”/“None, they prefer Natural Light.”

There have been several versions of fraternities and beer in the traditional lightbulb joke. This is from 1984: Q: How many frat guys does it take to screw in a light bulb?A: Three: One to screw it…

March 9, 2016
Food/Drink

“How many guacs are in a bowl of guacamole?”/“Avocado’s number.”

"Avogadro's number" sounds like "avocado's number," prompting the math joke: Q: How many guacs are in a bowl of guacamole?A: Avocado's number. The pun was cite in…

July 28, 2016
Food/Drink

“How many hamburgers can you eat on an empty stomach?” (riddle)

A popular food riddle is: Q: How many hamburgers can you eat on an empty stomach?A: One. After that, your stomach isn't empty. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1849, when it…

February 28, 2022
Food/Drink

“How many Irishmen does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” (joke)

The lightbulb joke has an Irish version, and it involves drinking alcohol. "How many Irishmen does it take to screw in a light bulb? A hundred. One to hold the bulb and 99 to drink until the…

February 20, 2017
Food/Drink

“How many men does it take to open a beer bottle?” (Joke)

A joke about opening a beer bottle has been printed on several images: Q: How many men does it take to open a beer bottle?A: None. It should be open when she brings it to you. The joke -- usually…

August 29, 2025
Food/Drink

“How many pieces of candy corn can you eat before you start thinking, ‘Is this what eating a candle would be like’?”

Wikipedia: Candy corn Candy corn is a small, pyramid-shaped candy, typically divided into three sections of different colors, with a waxy texture and a flavor based on honey, sugar, strawberry,…

May 13, 2016
Food/Drink

“How many potatoes does it take to kill an Irishman?”/“None.”

Ireland is known for potatoes, and there is a politically incorrect joke: Q: How many potatoes does it take to kill an Irishman?A: None. The question leads one to believe that an Irishman can…

October 23, 2020
Food/Drink

“How much citrus does it take to kill a pirate?”/“None.”

Citrus fruits (lemons and limes) were used in the 19th century by sailors to prevent scurvy. A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on January 27, 2017: Q: How much citrus does it take to kill a…

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